Nature(s) Revisited: Identities and Indigenous Peoples
Jan Lüdert
Volume 9, Number 1 (2010) 9 (1): 1-26
Keywords Indigenous Peoples, Nature Conservation, Identity Politics, Ecotourism Project, Cultural Hybridity, Domination over Nature, Environmental Stewardship, International Indigenous Elites, Local Indigenous Groups, Relationship between Culture and Nature, Indigenous Environmental Activism, Critique of Modernity, Ecofeminism, Construction of Local Identities, Global Actors and Structures
Abstract
This article explores the complex relationships between Indigenous identities, nature, capitalism, and global influences. It critiques Western constructions of nature and calls for recognizing multiple ‘natures’ connected to diverse Indigenous identities. The article addresses the challenges Indigenous communities face in negotiating their identities within capitalist systems and emphasizes the importance of inclusive approaches to environmental stewardship. It also examines the interactions between international Indigenous elites and local Indigenous groups, highlighting how global actors influence the construction of local identities. Themes include Indigenous environmental activism, ecofeminism, and critiques of domination over nature. Overall, the article offers a nuanced understanding of the interplay between culture, nature, and global capitalism from Indigenous perspectives.
Jan Lüdert
Published June 1, 2010
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