I understand JDAM. I was informed that the UN's doctrine of self-determination developed around the rights of Indigenous peoples. In my review of context, I shared the bit about indigenous people from the perspective of the UN. I am still reviewing the doctrine proper. I just wanna get Kukeh off my back about international borders and circumstance. Why are you still awake in Kentucky anyway? See you later men. Haruna.



Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 03:06:34 +0000From: [log in to unmask]: Re: The right to self determination doctrine of the UNTo: [log in to unmask]









Haruna

 

There is a  distinction, albeit a fine one, between "identity" and "self-determination".

 

The link in your mail deals with the less complicated issue of "identity", i.e., of an indigenous group whose socio-cultural system was decimated upon invasion of its territory by a newly arrived, yet dominant settler culture. As opposed to the drive for self-determination, "identity" disputes are less about secession, and more about the ability of an indigenous group to live according to the dictates of its socio-cultural system, including language. 

 

Unbelievable as it may sound, some indigenous cultures had "advanced" systems of governance and writing before being invaded by settler newcomers. A country like Canada has enshrined in law the ability of indigenous people to resuscitate pre-invasion socio-cultural systems within the larger Canadian system. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LJDarbo

 

 

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