To what extent should contemporary society respond to the legacies of historical globalization? Part B

Examine what individuals and groups have done to respond to the legacies of historical globalization on Indigenous peoples.

Internet

Research the Internet about the work of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. What does the United Nations propose as responses to the injustices and legacies of historical globalization?

Research the Internet about the work of Rights & Democracy (International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development), a non-governmental Canadian organization that raises awareness of human rights and the promotion of democracy. Examine the role that Rights & Democracy has undertaken in the area of the rights of Indigenous peoples.

Go to the Rights & Democracy website. Click on the “What We Do” tab to find a link to “Indigenous Peoples’ Rights.”

Reflect

How effective are these responses?

Has the response of non-governmental organizations improved the lives of Indigenous peoples?

Assignment

Please complete the Assessing the Effectiveness of Responses Assignment now.  Or use this Google Doc here. 

Lesson Summary

Non-governmental organizations, such as the United Nations, have declared a necessity to respond to the legacies that limit the culture, language, rights, and identity of Indigenous peoples. They are the voices of Indigenous peoples in places where governments are not able to or willing to respond to the legacies of historical globalization.