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In Memoriam: Dr. Rudolph C. Rÿser, Founding Chair, CWIS

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Requiem for Semiahmoo

Requiem for Semiahmoo

July 1, 2025

When the late Dr. Rudolph C. Rÿser invited me to join his “brain trust” at the Center for World Indigenous Studies twenty years ago, he said the priorities were: 1….

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Book Review

Book Review

June 30, 2025

As we close our series of blogs on the Fourth World Journal Special Issue: Nations International Criminal Tribunal (NICT), we’ve been honored to share the work of scholars, advocates, and…

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The Indigenous Oromo Nation

The Indigenous Oromo Nation

June 25, 2025

As we near the end of this series of blogs dedicated to the Fourth World Journal Special Issue: Nations International Criminal Tribunal (NICT), we highlight “The Indigenous Oromo Nation: Victims…

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An International Criminal Court for Indigenous Women

An International Criminal Court for Indigenous Women

June 23, 2025

We’re proud to share another remarkable contribution from the Fourth World Journal Special Issue: Nations International Criminal Tribunal (NICT)—“An International Criminal Court for Indigenous Women,” by Melissa Farley and Jeri…

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18 Broken Treaties

18 Broken Treaties

June 19, 2025

We are honored to continue our series of blogs on the Summer 2025 Special Issue of the Fourth World Journal with a powerful poetic contribution titled “18 Broken Treaties” by…

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The Slow Genocide of Indigenous Nations and Peoples

The Slow Genocide of Indigenous Nations and Peoples

June 16, 2025

We often speak of colonialism as if it were a singular event of the past—fixed in time and easily defined. Yet its ongoing, structural nature continues to reverberate within Indigenous…

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Ezidikhan Customary Laws

Ezidikhan Customary Laws

June 11, 2025

Continuing our blog series on the Fourth World Journal Special Issue: Nations International Criminal Tribunal (NICT), we’re pleased to spotlight another powerful contribution centered on the Tribunal. In “Ezidikhan Customary…

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Nations International Criminal Tribunal Charter

Nations International Criminal Tribunal Charter

June 9, 2025

We’re excited to share another post in our blog series highlighting the Fourth World Journal Special Issue: Nations International Criminal Tribunal (NICT). This blog focuses on the journal’s cornerstone: the…

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An Introduction to the Nations International Criminal Tribunal

An Introduction to the Nations International Criminal Tribunal

June 4, 2025

How did the landmark Nations International Criminal Tribunal (NICT) come to life? What catalyzing events led to its creation—beyond the growing recognition of the failures of international governance? We’re pleased…

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The Special Issue for the Nations International Criminal Tribunal (NICT)

The Special Issue for the Nations International Criminal Tribunal (NICT)

May 30, 2025

We are excited to launch a new blog series celebrating the Fourth World Journal Special Issue: Nations International Criminal Tribunal (NICT), Volume 25(1), Summer 2025. Alongside article highlights and video…

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Chief George Manuel Memorial Indigenous Library

The 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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