1. The Human Rights Situation Of Indigenous Peoples In Africa. Rights Fund for indigenous peoples, which have helped to sponsor our trip to Geneva.we look forward to the future when more delegates from africa will be able http://www.cwis.org/fwj/22/hra.htm

The Human Rights Situation of Indigenous Peoples in Africa Moringe Parkipuny Member of Parliament Ngorongoro, Tanzania Mr. Parkipuny delivered these remarks before the Sixth Session of the United Nations Working Group on Indigenous Populations in Genéve, Switzerland on August 3, 1989. Madam Chairperson, fellow representatives and friends in the struggles of indigenous peoples rights, first, I convey from Africa the message of unity and resolute determination to consolidate the strive for our common course. I have learnt that this is the first time that representatives of any community in Africa have been able to attend this very important forum. This is a historic moment for us. We are only two in attendance, both from Tanzania, of the Haxza and Maasai communities. I take this opportunity to express our very profound appreciation of the generosity of the United Nations Voluntary Fund and the NGO Human Rights Fund for Indigenous Peoples, which have helped to sponsor our trip to Geneva. We look forward to the future when more delegates from Africa will be able to make use of this valuable forum. Also would you please accept my wish for your attention and time to introduce our plight and to provide you with some basic information about the situation in Africa, which has not been aired in this forum before. The environment for human rights in Africa is severely polluted by the ramifications of colonialism and neo-colonial social and economic relationships in which we are compelled to pursue our development and sovereignty in a global system replete with injustices and exploitation. Let us keep in mind the fact that the over whelming majority of African countries attainted political independence only in the decade of the 1960s. That is, most have existed sovereign political entities for a period of less than three decades. And indeed the process of decolonialization is still in progress in Africa. The struggle of peoples of South Africa against direct and indirect bondage of apartheid allied with the might of Western economic hegemony provides ample testimony of the agonies of Africa in its determination to overcome the inhumanities of colonialism and neo-colonialism.

2. Www.cwis.org/fwdp/Africa/parkipny.txt Human Rights Fund for indigenous peoples which have helped to sponsor our trip toGeneva. we look forward to the future when more delegates from africa will be http://www.cwis.org/fwdp/Africa/parkipny.txt

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3. Statement By Victoria Tauli Corpuz Executive Director, TEBTEBBA Foundation (Indi came here to Johannesburg we had our own indigenous peoples' International Summiton Sustainable Development which was held in Kimberly, South africa from 19 http://www.un.org/events/wssd/statements/indigenousE.htm

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' CAUCUS Statement by by Victoria Tauli Corpuz, Executive Director, TEBTEBBA Foundation (Indigenous Peoples' International Centre for Policy Research and Education, Philippines) at the World Summit on Sustainable Development Johannesburg, South Africa 4 September 2002 Indigenous peoples travelled many paths from Rio to Johannesburg. From our communities we attended other UN Conferences and Summits not only on sustainable development, but also on social development, women, racism and many more. Some of us even went to the WTO Ministerial meetings. It was urgent for us to bring the messages of our indigenous nations, peoples, tribes, organizations and communities directly to the governments of the world. Our key message in all these events is the urgent need to recognize Indigenous Peoples' rights to self-determination, to territories and resources, cultures and traditional knowledge. Sustainable development cannot be achieved if our rights remain unrecognized. You, the governments of the world, have the power to promote and recognize these rights and to change an unsustainable world to one which is sustainable, just and democratic. We have created more linkages and sustained the networking between ourselves. Before we came here to Johannesburg we had our own "Indigenous Peoples' International Summit on Sustainable Development" which was held in Kimberly, South Africa from 19-23 August 2002. More than 300 of us from 52 countries looked into the successes and failures of Rio and crafted a way forward from Johannesburg to the future. We are the hereby officially submitting our "Kimberly Declaration" and the "Indigenous Peoples Implementation Plan of Action" to this World Summit on Sustainable Development. These documents spell out in detail our hopes and commitments for the future.

4. Permanent Forum On Indigenous Issues She only went back to africa when there was a big hope that this can improve the wayof life for indigenous peoples. we all know that it is high time to speed http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/pfii/nicolaisen.htm

Ida Nicolaisen Name: Ida Nicolaisen Denmark Expert Profile Profile by: Lucy Mulenkei Ida Nicolaisen was nominated by Denmark to the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. She became interested in indigenous peoples when she was a child. When she grew up, she decided to study anthropology and get more acquainted with indigenous peoples. She was the only student at that time and was lucky that her husband was working with the Tamasheg people of Western Sahara. This brought her to Africa very early. She immediately became interested on the issue of slavery and wrote her thesis on slavery among pastoral people in that region. She worked for many years with the Tamasheg people and a small hunter-gatherer group called the Hardad in Chad. She is currently publishing a monograph about these people. Ida has been involved in work that has brought her closer to achieving her dreams to help in the positive development of indigenous peoples worldwide. She hopes the Permanent Forum will make a big difference, but she feels that will take a while before we see it. "It is a political process that may take awhile. Indigenous peoples are becoming more and more strong in advocacy working with the Governments, international organizations and the United Nations. There is a hope that this can improve the way of life for indigenous peoples. We all know that it is high time to speed up efforts to improve the living conditions of hundreds of millions of indigenous peoples. We must fight for their right to live where their forefathers did, in accordance with their own values."

5. Indigenous Peoples International Summit On Sustainable Summit took place in Johannesburg, South africa, from 26 of which are vital to the survivalof indigenous peoples. Paragraph 22bis “we reaffirm the vital role of http://www.nciv.net/engels/wssd/inheems.htm

World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) Introduction to the WSSD Indigenous Peoples ISSD Civil Society Global Forum Home Who are we NCIV Funds ... News The Indigenous Peoples International Summit on Sustainable Development San refugee camp San refugee camp Photo: Miriam Anne Frank Important link to Tebtebba's website More background information on The Indigenous Peoples International Summit on Sustainable Summit, being held in Kimberley from 20-24 August and the Indigenous Peoples' preparations for the World Summit on Sustainable Development can be found on the following website: www.tebtebba.org Download here Indigenous Peoples' plan of implementation on Sunstainable Development Kimberley Declaration For Spanish versions see - WSSD PRESS RELEASE Therefore the inclusion of the following new Paragraph into the WSSD Political Declaration was seen as very significant: Paragraph 22bis: In general, the WSSD has not been seen as a big success by most of the civil society groups. However, Indigenous Peoples consider the inclusion of this term a major victory for which they lobbied hard throughout the conference, especially within the last few hours, when at first it seemed that they would not be mentioned at all.

6. "Historic Use Of 'Indigenous Peoples' In Final WSSD Declaration", Press Release we reaffirm the vital role of indigenous peoples in sustainable year’s UN WorldConference against Racism, held in Durban, South africa, where the http://www.treatycouncil.org/new_page_5242122.htm

International Indian Treaty Council CONSEJO INTERNACIONAL DE TRATADOS INDIOS “WORKING FOR THE RIGHTS AND RECOGNITION OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES" PRESS RELEASE Historical Use of Legal Term “Indigenous Peoples” in UN Declaration The United Nations World Summit on Sustainable Development (Johannesburg, South Africa, 26 August – 4 September 2002), for the first time in UN history, has just adopted the unqualified term “indigenous peoples” in its official political declaration: “We reaffirm the vital role of indigenous peoples in sustainable development.” (paragraph 22bis) In stark contrast to last year’s UN World Conference against Racism, held in Durban, South Africa, where the term peoples was qualified as still being “under negotiations” (paragraph 24 of the Durban Declaration), the term “indigenous peoples” was unconditionally adopted for the first time in an official UN document. “We think the UN has made an vital step towards respecting Indigenous Peoples equal to other peoples of the world,” stated Vicky Tauli-Corpus, “This is a significant step in defining the rights of Indigenous Peoples.”

7. DECLARATION OF INDIGENOUS YOUTH (Durban-South Africa, August-September, 2001) Translate this page we, the indigenous youth participants of the Youth having met in Durban, South Africafrom August to racism towards the indigenous peoples particularly towards http://www.treatycouncil.org/section_21183.htm

International Indian Treaty Council CONSEJO INTERNACIONAL DE TRATADOS INDIOS “WORKING FOR THE RIGHTS AND RECOGNITION OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES" DECLARACION DE LA JUVENTUD DE LOS PUEBLOS INDIGENAS SOLICITAMOS A LOS ESTADOS DAR ESPECIAL ATENCION DE LA DISCRIMINACION A LOS NINOS, NINAS Y JOVENES DE LOS PUEBLOS INDÍGENAS (Durban-Sud Africa, Agosto-Septiembre, 2001) DECLARATION OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES YOUTH WE REQUEST THAT STATES GIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE DISCRIMINATION OF INDIGENOUS CHILDREN AND YOUTH.. Nosotros los jóvenes de los Pueblos Indígenas participantes de la Cumbre Mundial de la Juventud, Foro Mundial de ONG, de la Conferencia Mundial contra el Racismo, la Discriminación Racial, la Xenofobia y todas las formas de intolerancia, reunidos en Durban, Sudáfrica del 26 de agosto al 07 de septiembre de 2001, adoptamos las propuestas contenidas en la presente declaración siendo las reflexiones y el aporte de los participantes, y a través de los cuales exigimos el fin del racismo contra los Pueblos Indígenas particularmente a los niños, niñas y jóvenes y el reconocimiento pleno de nuestros derechos. We, the Indigenous youth participants of the Youth Summit, NGO Forum of the World Conference Against Racism, Xenophobia, Racial Discrimination and related intolerance, having met in Durban, South Africa from August 26 to September 7, 2001, adopt the following proposals contained in this declaration which constitute the thoughts and contributions of the participants, and demand the end to racism towards the Indigenous Peoples particularly towards children and youth as well as the complete recognition of our rights.

8. WISE NC: URANIUM VS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES PROJECT 1997 we plan to invite six indigenous peoples' representatives from africa,Australia, Canada, South America, Tibet, and the United States. http://www.antenna.nl/wise/465/4613.html

published by WISE News Communique on January 24, 1997 Uranium vs Indigenous Peoples Project 1997 The Indigenous Peoples Support Group of For Mother Earth in Belgium decided to work with priority on gathering information on the issue of uranium mining vs. Indigenous People. (465.4613)WISE Amsterdam -As we all know, uranium was and is the fuel for nuclear testing, nuclear bombs and atomic power. Discovered in 1789, uranium today is portrayed by the nuclear industry and many governments as necessary for our security and welfare. However, we have learned that uranium is a deadly metal: the first step in an evil nuclear chain. Few people have received comprehensive information on the issue of uranium mining. And even fewer people know about the consequences of u-mining for Indigenous People around the globe. Uranium mining literally creates mountains of nuclear waste. Within the nuclear chain, the most voluminous radioactive waste is produced by uranium mining and milling. To make a difference we plan to: Publish a book In summer 1997 we wish to publish a book gathering comprehensive information on uranium mining activities around the world vs. Indigenous People, and deepen the work that was started on this issue by the organizers of the World Uranium Hearing in Salzburg 1992. An introduction should give the reader some insight on uranium mining, its place in the nuclear cycle, the effects on environment and health, and give an introduction on the global uranium market (supply and demand). In separate chapters, we wish to have a closer look on uranium mining in different continents, and gather facts on the many cases of opposition by the traditional caretakers of the land, the Indigenous Peoples. We are looking for guest writers to make this booka reality. Hopefully, we will find many local people who wish to contribute. Please feel invited to contribute, or make suggestions!

9. Statement To COFO peoples organizations from Asia, africa and Latin America. The Alliance providesa forum for including indigenous peoples in policy formulation. we are very http://iaip.gn.apc.org/IFB/cofo-i~1.htm

home Statement presented by the International Alliance during the COFO meeting (Ministerial Meeting of the Committee on Forests of the FAO), 13 March 1995, Rome, Italy The International Alliance of the Indigenous Tribal Peoples of the Tropical Forests, thanks you for allowing us to present our basic concerns in this important meeting. The International Alliance is an alliance of indigenous peoples organizations from Asia, Africa and Latin America. The Alliance provides a forum for including indigenous peoples in policy formulation. We are very concerned that there has been very little, if any, involvement of the indigenous peoples in all these discussions and processes related to forestry issues. This despite the existence and evolution of several international standards on indigenous peoples rights that recognize and provide for the respect of our basic rights to be consulted. We thank the NGO's for allowing us this space to present our concerns which we have included in our open letter for the CSD, and which we are providing FAO a copy of. States do not recognize, nor respect our rights, and the development of international and national forest instruments are being done without us despite the fact that these forests are our territories - nurtured and sustained by our peoples for several hundred years now. Such forest policies and instruments threaten our futures and cultural diversity and ultimately, the forests which they were meant to protect.

10. Dec 10/98 How I Wish We Had Human Rights just and equal relations among peoples, we can prevent place in Central and SouthAmerica, africa, Asia, the parts of the world where indigenous peoples live. http://sisis.nativeweb.org/clark/dec1098un.html

THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS: HOW I WISH IT WERE TRUE Indigenous Caucus December 10, 1998 speech at UN Geneva Celebration Ceremonies on the 50th Anniversary of the Convention on the Prevention and the Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as posted on Warriornet The noble and humane words of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which we celebrate today, shine brightly and with great hope for those who are suffering a long night of injustice. For so many people, including many Indigenous Peoples, the words of the Declaration are filled with promises, and we wish they were actually true. ALL ARE EQUAL BEFORE THE LAW AND ARE ENTITLED WITHOUT ANY DISCRIMINATION TO EQUAL PROTECTION BEFORE THE LAW. I wish it were true that all countries would surrender their laws that treat Indigenous Peoples unequally and deprive us of our rights. EVERYONE HAS THE RIGHT TO LIFE ... I wish it were true for those Indigenous Peoples in Africa and elsewhere who are driven from their lands and who can no longer adequately sustain themselves. EVERYONE HAS THE RIGHT TO OWN PROPERTY ... I wish it were true that the Australian Aboriginal Peoples and all Indigenous Peoples could enjoy the right to claim, unhindered, native title to our lands.

11. Defining 'Indigenous People' The former we generally include; the latter we generally reject. In africa it isparticularly difficult to distinguish between indigenous peoples and other http://www.nativeweb.org/info/indigenousdefined.html

Defining 'Indigenous Peoples' "There is no hard and fast distinction between indigenous peoples and other kinds of localized ethnic groups. Who then are the peoples generally considered as 'indigenous'?" David Maybury-Lewis, Indigenous Peoples, Ethnic Groups, and the State NativeWeb strives to provide quality content by and about indigenous peoples around the world. This means that we examine suggested site links to determine whether and how they relate to indigenous peoples. The difference between 'indigenous peoples' and 'ethnic groups' or 'minority groups' is sometimes difficult to determine. NativeWeb generally tries to err on the side of inclusion in deciding whether a suggested site is suitable for the database. Nevertheless, NativeWeb must respect some limits to maintain integrity and coherence. We have found that there is a spectrum ranging from sites directly related to peoples who have the distinction of living in their own lands since 'time immemorial' [indigenous peoples] to sites that relate to groups whose only distinction is that they are marginalized in the countries where they live [minority groups]. The former we generally include; the latter we generally reject. In the middle of this spectrum are a variety of sites that require careful analysis to decide whether they are proper to include in NativeWeb. The fact that a site relates to people who are ethnically or culturally different from the 'mainstream' of the country where they live does not necessarily mean the site relates to 'indigenous peoples.'

12. Indigenous Environmental Network Statementat The WSSD Full Plenary on Sustainable Development held within the KhoiSan first tribal peoples' territoriesin Kimberley, South africa, 20-23 we the indigenous peoples of the http://www.tebtebba.org/tebtebba_files/wssd/plenaryint.html

INDIGENOUS ENVIRONMENTAL NETWORK STATEMENT AT THE WSSD FULL PLENARY Johannesburg, South Africa 29 August 2002 Back About Us E-mail Us Bottom of Page by Mr. Tom Goldtooth Executive Director Indigenous Environmental Network Mr. Chairman and Distinguished Guests, I am speaking in the spirit of self-determination and in honor of those that have gone on before us, and in honor of those that could not be here, I shall present a summary statement of the Kimberley Political Declaration, that is a result of over 300 Indigenous Peoples worldwide that gathered for a pre-summit at the International Indigenous Peoples Summit on Sustainable Development held within the Khoi-San first tribal peoples' territories in Kimberley, South Africa, 20-23 August 2002. A summary of the Indigenous Political Declaration with some personal comments added is as follows. A complete copy of the Kimberley Political Declaration is attached. We the Indigenous Peoples of the World assembled here reaffirm the Kari-Oca Declaration and the Indigenous Peoples' Earth Charter. We again reaffirm our previous declarations on human and environmental sustainability. Since 1992, the discussions on sustainable development have been intensified, however, the ecosystems of our Mother Earth continue to be degraded increasingly. We are in crisis. We are in an accelerating spiral of climate change that will not abide unsustainable greed.

13. INDIGENOUS PEOPLES POLITICAL DECLARATION of the Americas, Asia, Pacific, africa, Europe and the the Karioca Declaration ofIndigenous peoples signed at United in one voice, we express our collective http://www.tebtebba.org/tebtebba_files/wssd/poldec.html

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES POLITICAL DECLARATION PrepCom IV, Indonesia, Bali, 6 June 2002 Back About Us E-mail Us Bottom of Page The Indigenous Peoples of the Americas, Asia, Pacific, Africa, Europe and the Arctic region, present here reaffirm the Kari-oca Declaration of Indigenous Peoples signed at Rio in 1992 and Agenda 21. United in one voice, we express our collective views on the proposed WSSD Programme of Action and Political Declaration. Indigenous Peoples have consistently called for international recognition of our rights as a pre-condition for our empowerment for sustainable development. We reaffirm that self-determination and sustainable development are two sides of the same coin. We underline our inherent rights to: Self-determination and recognition as indigenous peoples; Ownership, control and management of our traditional territories, lands, oceans and resources; Exercise our customary law and represent ourselves through our own institutions; Free, prior and informed consent to developments on our land; Control, and share in the benefits of the use of our traditional knowledge.

14. I Asked Myself: What Does Being Indigenous Mean? we are spiritually strong; we have hope. For many for indigenous People // Harareand indigenous peoples // Land and spirituality in africa // Land Breaking http://www.wcc-coe.org/wcc/what/jpc/echoes-16-06.html

The Earth as Mother I asked myself: what does being Indigenous mean? Te Rua Winiata is an Indigenous person from Aotearoa-New Zealand. In July this year she was a participant in the WCC consultation "Indigenous Peoples, Knowledge and Identity" held in Quezon City, Philippines. The consultation was attended by Indigenous representatives from Australia, Canada, Norway, Burma, Taiwan, West Papua, Timor, Thailand, India, the Philippines as well as Aotearoa-New Zealand. After the meeting Te Rua wrote of her experience: Te Rua Winiata, Maori. Olga Melentieva and Elvira Galkina, Sami of Russia. Yuuki Hasegawa, Ainu. We all came under the label of "Indigenous Peoples". While we recognized some commonalities we recognized even more diversity. However the diversities were an enhancement to our relationships rather than being problematic. We talked about an indigenous way of life being holistic. I’m still not sure what that meant. For me, as a Maori from Aotearoa, my understanding of an holistic approach to life, is the recognition that for my basic and total well-being there needs to be a balance between the taha wairua (spiritual), tinana (physical), te hinengaro (emotional) and te whanau (family/identity). There is a recognition of the relationship between the earth and the sky and all that comes between. I learn how I am part of the whole. Therefore I can say I belong to the earth. I do not own the land nor do I have dominion over the land. I understand that my relationship with creation means that I have a res-ponsibility to care for Papatuanuku (earth) who provides me with the resources I need for life. To needlessly destroy or take more than my share of the resources, is to walk the path of self-destruction.

15. Harare And Indigenous Peoples The above agenda also fails to treat africa, where indigenous peoples, at least toa point, may control the modern state. In africa, we must remember that the http://www.wcc-coe.org/wcc/what/jpc/echoes-16-04.html

The Earth as Mother Harare and Indigenous Peoples by Tink Tinker The traditional cultures of Indigenous Peoples are most often rooted in some deep spiritual connection to the lands that form their traditional territories, making for a theology rooted in spatiality much more than in the colonial concern for temporality. Why Are We Still Waiting ," asked an Indigenous Peoples’ Caucus in an " appeal " to the World Council of Churches’ Eighth Assembly in Harare, Zimbabwe, in December 1998. In a compelling document, the more than three dozen Indigenous delegates, advisors and "Padare" participants making up the pre-assembly Caucus named the character of their common struggles, concerns, needs and hopes. "We are still waiting," they said, "for true partnership, for full recognition of our rights." Indigenous Peoples, especially those aboriginal nations of lands currently ruled by colonial settler states or states that have unilaterally expanded their territories to include other peoples and their lands, have much in common, both culturally and politically.(1) Most often, Indigenous Peoples are politically in tension with the states that claim hegemony over them and their lands. Their cultures and languages are continually threatened by the imposition of an artificial sense of unity and uniformity. Their access to economic well-being is usually related to their willingness to comply with the cultural and economic norms of the state in control. While state hegemony can be either overt or much more subtly veiled, it is always decisive and firm.

16. Untitled indigenous peoples Summit on Sustainable Development KhoiSan Territory Kimberley,South africa, 20-23 August 2002 we, the indigenous peoples, walk to the http://www.quechuanetwork.org/yachaywasi/The_Kimberley_Declaration.htm

The Kimberley Declaration International Indigenous Peoples Summit on Sustainable Development Khoi-San Territory Kimberley, South Africa, 20-23 August 2002 We, the Indigenous Peoples, walk to the future in the footprints of our ancestors (Kari-Oca Declaration, Brazil, 30 May 1992) We the Indigenous Peoples of the World assembled here reaffirm the Kari-Oca Declaration and the Indigenous Peoples' Earth Charter. We again reaffirm our previous declarations on human and environmental sustainability.*? Since 1992, the discussions on sustainable development have been intensified however, the ecosystems of the earth continue to be degraded increasingly. We are in crisis. We are in an accelerating spiral of climate change that will not abide unsustainable greed. Today we reaffirm our relationship to Mother Earth and our responsibility to coming generations to uphold peace, equity and justice. We continue to pursue the committments made at Earth Summit as reflected in this political declaration and the accompanying plan of action. The commitments which were made to Indigenous Peoples in Agenda 21, including our full and effective participation, have not been implemented due to the lack of political will.

17. UD - Forum For Development Cooperation With Indigenous Peoples we will work in close cooperation with representatives from strategies for economicdevelopment for indigenous peoples in Latin America, africa and Asia http://odin.dep.no/ud/engelsk/aktuelt/taler/p10001532/032091-991315/index-dok000

Norwegian pages The Ministry's homepage in English What's new Press releases ... Contact Normal Print Language Speech at Forum for Development Cooperation with Indigenous Peoples Ladies and gentlemen. Dear friends. But my conscience is clear, more than clear at least as far as my wife is concerned. Two days ago I spoke about "development as freedom"—a perspective on development that takes man, the human being, as the measure and ultimate objective of our efforts. Development must, in this perspective, be about expanding human freedoms—so that we all one day can live lives that we have reason to value and appreciate, both as individuals and communities. This perspective goes way beyond stimulating economic growth or providing "basic needs". I argued that we needed the contributions of researchers to help us formulate policies for the expansion of freedoms. I believe you can already find my statement on the Ministry’s web pages. This Forum was established as a follow-up of an evaluation of the Norwegian Program for Indigenous Peoples. The evaluation report pointed out the need for a forum where Norwegian and international institutions could meet to discuss development issues relating to indigenous peoples. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs agreed to this recommendation. It found that a forum where Norwegian institutions dealing with indigenous issues might share their experiences with similar non-Norwegian institutions, also would strengthen the quality of Norwegian development assistance. The Norwegian development program for indigenous peoples was started in 1983. The program, which probably was the first of its kind, has a mandate "to strengthen the capacity and ability of indigenous peoples to shape and control their own development". Technical and financial assistance has been offered for projects in the area of human rights, health, culture and education. In addition institution building and networking have been emphasized.

18. ROUNDTABLE ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES At present, South africa is a Country of two nations and being at the verge of urgingindigenous peoples to shed pool of human experience so that we can talk http://www.wipo.org/eng/meetings/1998/indip/rt98_4ca.htm

WIPO WIPO/INDIP/RT/98/4C Add. ORIGINAL: English DATE: August 28, 1998 WORL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ORGANIZATION ROUNDTABLE ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES Geneva, July 23 and 24, 1998 ONE FUNDAMENTAL THRESHOLD (TEXT OF PAPER AS DELIVERED BY DR. SEROTE) Document prepared by Dr. Mongane Wally Serote (M.P.), Chairman, Cape Town, South Africa GENEVA Besides the fact that South Africa has emerged from three centuries and a half of Colonial domination, the issue which is confronting us presently is that the world is quickly shifting into the corrosion of the sovereign state, the creation of high industrialization, the collapsing of markets into monopolies and the shrinking of the world into a global village. In both instances, the key question which confronts a government of the people such as the present one in my country, South Africa, is: what is the role, the function, space and place of indigenous people if the stability of that country depends on whether the people feel and find themselves as stake holders in the changes taking place and the destiny of the country. A point to note is that all of this indigenous human activity resides in most times, in a culture of orallity in communal ownership, and at times to protect against abuse, through a process of dynasty, if not then secrecy and sacredness. If you then juxtapose these means and processes to the means and processes of monopoly, individualism, profit, private enterprise and industrialization, the indigenous intellectual and practice is open to exploitation.

19. First Peoples Worldwide First peoples Worldwide's involvement in southern africa began In July 1997, we begandelivering general partner, the Working Group of indigenous Minorities in http://www.firstnations.org/Main/1stpepww.htm

First People Worldwide / www.firstpeoples.org Mission To create an Indigenous-controlled international organization that advocates for Indigenous self-governance and assists in the delivery of culturally appropriate economic development. Summary The United Nations estimates that Indigenous peoples number approximately 300 million in more than 70 countries. For example, it is now generally accepted that there are Indigenous peoples in the Americas, Asia, Africa, the South Pacific (including Australia and New Zealand) and parts of Europe. Many of these Indigenous peoples remain isolated from the dominant societies of their own nation states. Many continue to be discriminated against solely as a result of their Indigenous status and unique world view. Many communities are just beginning the long, arduous journey toward self-governance and meaningful economic development and are looking for lessons and models from other Indigenous groups. In the last several years, First Nations Development Institute, a Native American grantmaker and technical assistance organization, has received numerous requests for financial and technical assistance from Indigenous groups in Africa, Australia, Russia and Latin America. These groups want to design and implement their own development projects and programs. They are interested in how "we made it work" and in what we have learned in more than 18 years of trial and error. In response, First Nations Development Institute has developed an international program called First Peoples Worldwide which will eventually spin off into a separate international organization. The goals of FPW are:

20. United Global Citizens | We The Peoples Can Make A Difference ! Christian Conference of Asia Christians for Peace in africa Civil Society FosceriEnvironment et Sante Fetoga First Nation indigenous peoples FOCARFE Friends http://www.unitedglobalcitizens.jp/partners/index.php3

A Beautiful Earth for Our Children !! more about UGC UGC Partners !! Survey Results Get Free Data ... toppage UGC Partners List (as of 04/09/2002) Association of World Citizens Action Development Togo (AD-Togo) Aesvt Morocco African Observatory for Human Rights AFRICAN UNION CLUB Alexsan Kodano Educational Trust ARECO (Rwandese Association of Ecologists) Artist for Earth Asociuational Xacavas de Desarrolle Informacion Indgena Associated Amigos da Eadioeiunba Association for Gombessa Preservation (A.P.G.) Association of Ecologists (ARECO) ATLAS Foundation BahafI Commcenity Be The Cause Biodiversity Divelopment Action for Rural Environment Bisan Center for Research and Development Bkakpo Gyan Keudra BLL British Columbia Council for International Cooperation(Canada) Businies South Africa Global Friend CANGO Care Link Project Catholic Development Centre Cedha Center for Local Governance Innovation Chalimbana River Catchment Conservation Committee Christian Conference of Asia Christians for Peace in Africa Civil Society Movement CMERE Environment Confederation des anociation amazighes du suol mavrain COSATU CSA(Comiroro Scientifico Antivivisesionistaj DADISA e Thekwini Eco Peace Earth Rhythm Ecologic Patrol Voluntary Association Ecumenican Women's Movement in Prayer Action ELCSA EMG Environmental Monitoring Group

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