As scholars of Indigenous studies, we are continually renegotiating what decolonization means in practice. Can so-called “decolonized” states perpetrate colonialism themselves? We are excited to present another one of our…
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We’re excited to continue our post series, where we share articles and video abstracts from the brilliant scholars featured in the recently released Fourth World Journal (FWJ), Volume 24, Issue…
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In 1992, Rudolph Ryser’s groundbreaking report Anti-Indian Movement on the Tribal Frontier examined the Wise Use movement of industry-funded, anti-democratic, anti-environmental, anti-Indian activists. This was followed in 1994 by David Helvarg’s…
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At the time of this writing — mid-February 2024 — we are rapidly approaching the 73rd National Basketball Association’s (NBA) All-Star Game, an event that enjoys an international broadcast. Consequently,…
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The construction, operation, and eventual decommissioning of the Hanford Site, a nuclear production complex in eastern Washington, is an ongoing, devastating experience for the people of the Yakama Nation. Despite…
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As is generally the case in the United States, whenever an oppressed group wins rights for itself and others, there is a backlash against them. That has certainly been the…
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Remarks of Rudolph C. Ryser, Center for World Indigenous Studies 12 June 2023, On the Occasion of Tribute to Indigenous Leaders, North Vancouver, BC. Grand Chief George Manuel is…
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Lalish, Ezidikhan (Iraq) 14 May 2023. The Ezidikhan government’s Justice Minister, Nallein Sowilo, has announced that the Armenian government will collaborate with Ezidikhan to promote the Nations’ International Criminal Tribunal…
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Lalish, Ezidikhan. 19 April 2023. The Ezidikhan government, in collaboration with CWIS has developed a permanent international tribunal and has completed the Working Draft of the Nations International Criminal Tribunal…
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Introduction We are excited to announce the public release of our Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) web tool. This resource provides indigenous nations worldwide with a clear understanding of…
Read moreThe library is dedicated to the memory of Secwepemc Chief George Manuel (1921-1989), to the nations of the Fourth World and to the elders and generations to come.
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