Globalization and Indigenous People Flashcards
Indigenous people according to the ____ refer to the “disadvantaged descendants of those peoples that inhabited a territory prior to the creation of a state. They include a characteristic that relates the identity of a group of people to a particular area and distinguishes them culturally from all other
people”
International Work Group on Indigenous Affairs
The _____ and _____ promote the cultures of indigenous people, while globalization provides them with the opportunity to assert their existence in the modern world. This allows them to question issues that affect their rights and uphold their rights in the context of globalization.
National Geographic Channel; United
Nations
One of the most popular groups in the list of indigenous peoples that have survived the harsh realities of the contemporary time. The _____ played a prominent role in the 17th century for controlling the eastern part of North America and has made since then a reputation for political and military expertise.
Mohawk
Another group of indigenous people that settled permanently in the rich island of New Zealand. Known for its colorful artworks and tattoos, the ______ occupied the island that was also blessed with rich agricultural soils and superb fishing grounds.
Maori
They inhabited the northernmost large island of Hokkaido Japan. Their lifestyle resembles the indigenous people of Northern America where they harvest large quantities of fish and dry them for consumption during winter season.
Ainu
It is the generic term that refers to the indigenous people from the Cordillera mountain in the northern part of Luzon. The word Igorot literally means “people from the mountains”.
Igorot
He identified 70 to 140 groups of indigenous peoples in the Philippines, with Igorot, Lumad, Mangyan, and Negrito being the most popular. These groups were influenced by Spanish
colonizers who developed colonial practices. Today, indigenous people make up 10-15% of the population, with 61% found in Mindanao and 33% in Luzon and Visayas.
Jacqueline Cario
According to the International Work Group on Indigenous Affairs _____ is the “disadvantaged descendants of those peoples that inhabited a territory prior to the creation of a state. They include a characteristic that relates the identity of a group of people to a particular area and distinguishes them culturally from all other people”
Indigenous people
