Vol. 4 No. 1 (1999)

Published August 12, 2025
Volume 4, Number 1

After fifteen years, the Fourth World Journal is now being published in digital form for those who have access to a computer. This publication is free to those who register to read the ideas and thoughts of authors writing from the Fourth World perspective. This issue will become available in hard copy and therefore available to individuals and libraries the world over. We are happy to make this issue available online. We look forward to your comments and
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The contributors to this issue are as diverse as the subjects of their essays. From the ancient knowledge of Minoan culture and the Anishnabe to the more contemporary commentaries on current events in Africa, the Northwest United States and Europe, and discussions of Fourth World theories in the world of globalisation our contributors pack a great deal into a very small space.

Living Anishnabe
Allen Gabriel (Author)
In Living Anishnabe, Allen Gabriel reflects on the significance of culture in the lives of Aboriginal peoples, particularly during times of grief and personal struggle. Drawing from Anishnabe ... more
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Long Term Strategies for Institutional Change in Universities and Colleges: Facilitating Native People Negotiating a Middle Ground
A. Rodney Bobiwash (Author)
The article examines the epistemological superiority of tribal knowledge over western science, emphasizing the holistic approach of tribal traditions in gathering and interpreting information. It ... more
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Consciousness-Related Issues in Minoan Archaeology Social Functions Gleaned from a Cross-Cultural Perspective
Joan Stanley-Baker (Author)
This article explores consciousness-related themes in Minoan archaeology from a cross-cultural perspective, focusing on gender constructs and their influence on societal organization. Through a ... more
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Fourth World Nations in the Era of Globalisation An Introduction to Contemporary Theorizing Posed by Indigenous Nations
Kathy Seton (Author)
This article examines how Fourth World theory and indigenous politics challenge conventional political economic analyses in the context of globalization. It explores the emergence of indigenous ... more
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The Boundaries of Afrikaner Self-Determination
Dr. Richard A. Griggs (Author)
South Africa has been a testing ground for boundary studies due to its complex history of ethnic homelands and apartheid. The first article examines the Volkstaat Council's quest for an Afrikaner ... more
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Salmon, Tribes, and Hydropower Dams in the U.S. Puget Sound
Jovana J. Brown, Ph.D. (Author)
This article examines the relationship between American Indian tribes, hydropower dams, and salmon in the U.S. Puget Sound region, highlighting the differing approaches of the Skokomish and ... more
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Strategies in "Ethnic" Conflict
Gevorg Ter-Gabrielyan (Author)
This article explores strategies in ethnic conflict, focusing on the roles of major structural actors and the risks of violence and genocide. It examines historical contexts, state responses, and ... more
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Reinterpreting Europe through the Eyes of Catalunya
Dr. Rudolph C. Rÿser (Author)
This review by Rudolph C. Rÿser critically examines Josep Fontana’s book The Distorted Past, which challenges the traditional portrayal of Europe as a dominant and superior force shaping modern ... more
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