Law and Identity
Dr. Andrys Onsman
Volume 5, Number 1 (2002) 5 (1): 50-60
Keywords Indigenous Peoples, International Law, Cultural Continuity, Ancestral Domain, Oppression, Indigeneity, Tribal Identity, Mashpee Wampanoag, Frisians, Basques, Michael Mansell, Aboriginal Community, Recognition of Indigenous Peoples, Criteria for Indigenous Identity, Historical Continuity of Indigeneity, Cultural Distinctiveness in Indigenous Communities, Criteria for Indigeneity, Demographic Shift towards Aboriginal State
Abstract
The articles delve into the complexities of defining indigeneity in different contexts. The first article examines the criteria for determining indigenous identity within international law, emphasizing cultural continuity and ancestral domain occupation. It compares legal definitions in the USA with those proposed by the UN and ILO, highlighting the contentious nature of identifying indigenous populations. The second article explores the historical continuity, cultural distinctiveness, and struggles for recognition of the Mashpee, Frisians, Basques, and Sami peoples. It analyzes their unique identities and challenges within the framework of international definitions of indigeneity. The third article discusses the challenges of categorizing Aboriginal identity in Tasmania, presenting differing opinions on Aboriginality criteria and the potential demographic shift towards an entirely Aboriginal state.
Dr. Andrys Onsman
Published January 1, 2002
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