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EMBARGOED UNTIL 14 January 2010STATE OF THE WORLD’S INDIGENOUS PEOPLESNot for distributionCHAPTER VI© UNICEF/NYHQ1995-0720/Balaguer
EMBARGOED UNTIL 14 January 2010STATE OF THE WORLD’S INDIGENOUS PEOPLESCHAPTER Not VI for distributionHUMAN RIGHTSBy Dalee Sambo DoroughEarly conceptions of natural rights, and later human rights, in some ways share certain parallels or philosophicalstrains with the general practices, customs and values of indigenous societies: the social contract, thecommon good, the general will, equality and so forth. There are a number of notable distinctions or additionalelements, however. For example, indigenous concepts are not confined to human beings but include all livingthings, underscoring an essential, unique element of the relationship of indigenous peoples to nature and theirnatural world that has permeated indigenous identity and is at the core of their world views and perspectives.The collective rather than individualistic nature of indigenous societies is another important attribute that hassurfaced repeatedly in all international and regional human rights standard setting discussions. The narrowview of rights attaching only to individuals is regarded as wholly insufficient for the distinct cultural context ofindigenous peoples. The collective dimension of indigenous societies cannot therefore be underestimated in thedevelopment and implementation of human rights standards concerning indigenous peoples.Other notable distinctions include the values of honour, respect for one another, deference to Elders, familyand kinship and related roles, sharing, cooperation, humour, knowledge of language, customs and traditions,compassion, humility, avoidance of conflict, spirituality, 1 peace and harmony. These and other values are commonto many, if not all, indigenous communities. 2 The concept of having responsibilities to the collective rather thansimply enjoying rights is a widely found component of indigenous cultures. The link between knowledge oflanguage, customs and traditions and indigenous peoples’ relationship to their natural world is directly relatedto inter-generational responsibilities and rights. The practice of consensus decision-making and consultation isalso a common practice within indigenous communities.The values, customs and practices of indigenous societies are in fact “norms” that have guided indigenoussocieties toward harmonious relations. Through expressions at various international fora, indigenous peopleshave translated their worldviews into a human rights discourse, through the borrowing of terminology as well asthe expansion of human rights ideals.This expansion of human rights concepts has taken hold within the United Nations, the International LabourOrganization, the Organization of American States and elsewhere. What has evolved is a set of standards thatare more consistent with the values, practices and institutions of indigenous peoples. Indeed, Richard Falknotes that:1 Inupiaqatigiigniq, the Inupiat of the north and northwest coast of Alaska have interpreted a number of concepts crucial to collectiverelations within Inuit communities: Qiksiksrautiqagniq (respect) for Elders, others and nature; Ilagiigniq (family kinship androles); Signatainniq (sharing); Inupiuraallaniq (knowledge of language); Paammaagiinniq (cooperation); Piqpakkutiqagniq (loveand respect for one another); Quvianguniq (humor); Anuniagniq (hunting traditions); Naglikkutiqagniq (compassion); Qinuinniq(humility); Paaqtaktautainniq (avoidance of conflict); and Ukpiqqutiqagniq (spirituality).2 A table referencing Maori values similar to those of the Inupiat values discussed above was presented by Garth Harmsworthfrom Landcare Research (New Zealand) at the Seventh Joint Conference: “Preservation of Ancient Cultures and the GlobalizationScenario”, organised 22–24 November 2002 by Te Whare Wananga o Waikato, (School of Maori and Pacific Development,University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand) & International Centre for Cultural Studies (ICCS), India. See Harmsworth (2002).190 | CHAPTER VI
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