Indigenous Participation
/ɪnˈdɪdʒənəs pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The active involvement and inclusion of indigenous peoples in legal, political, social, or economic processes affecting their lands, rights, and cultures.
Indigenous participation is crucial in environmental assessments that impact native territories.
Forms
- indigenous participation
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Commentary
Commonly emphasized in legal frameworks to ensure that indigenous communities have a meaningful voice in decisions that affect them, particularly in resource management and policy development.
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