Indigenous Peoples and Autonomy:Insights for a Global Age

Description

When the UN adopted the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in 2007, it brought the negative effect of globalization on the lives of Indigenous peoples to the centre of public debate.The
contributors to this innovative collection extend the discussion by asking “what can Indigenous peoples’ experiences with and thoughts on globalization tell us about the relationship between globalization and autonomy and the meaning of the concepts themselves?”

“Indigenous Peoples and Autonomy” brings together scholars from multiple disciplines and backgrounds who seek answers to this
question in grounded case studies.
Whether the focus is on sea
rights among Torres Strait Islanders, James Bay Cree co-governance, the transformation of East Cree spirituality, or the co-optation of
linguistics by Mayan activists, each chapter opens a window to view how indigenous people are engaging with and challenging globalization and
Western views of autonomy.
Taken together, these insightful studies reveal that concepts such
as globalization and autonomy neither encapsulate nor explain Indigenous peoples’ experiences.
This book will play a critical
in role in public debate as non-state actors take a more prominent role on the global stage.