Indigenous Wisdom for Sustainable Livelihoods
Links
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Links
Indigenous Organizations
International
First Nations Development Institute
www.firstnations.org
Indigenous Peoples Council on Biocolonialism (IPCB)
Created by COE Steering Committee member Debra Harry, IPCB provides comprehensive coverage of indigenous intellectual property issues particularly relating to genetic resources.
www.ipcb.org
International Alliance of Indigenous and Tribal Peoples of the Tropical Forests (IAITPTF)
The IAITPTF is a worldwide network of organisations representing indigenous and tribal peoples living in tropical forest regions (Africa, the Asia-Pacific and the Americas).
www.international-alliance.org
International Indian Treaty Council (IICT)
The first global indigenous NGO to receive UN-ECOSOC accreditation, IITC maintains an active profile international negotiations and events relevant to indigenous peoples.
www.treatycouncil.org
Africa
The Indigenous Peoples of Africa Co-ordinating Committee (IPACC)
www.ipacc.org.za
Working Group of Indigenous Minorities of Southern Africa (WIMSA)
san.org.za/wimsa
Arctic
Pauktuutit Inuit Women's Association
www.pauktuutit.ca/home_e.asp
The Arctic Council
www.arctic-council.org
Russian Association of Indigenous Peoples of the North (RAIPON)
www.raipon.org
Asia (Middle East, Central Asia, South East Asia)
Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP)
www.aippfoundation.org
TEBTEBBA
www.tebtebba.org
Oceania
Association Polynesian Triangle
www.e-monsite.com/polytriangle/
Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS)
For a copy of the AIATSIS Guidelines for Ethical Research in Indigenous Communities visit:
www.aiatsis.gov.au
Centre for Environment Law & Community Rights Inc. (PNG)
A Papua New Guinea based centre active in community environmental and traditional knowledge issues.
www.celcor.org.pg
Indigenous Peoples & The Law (Aotearoa)
A comprehensive site highlighting legal developments regarding Maori and indigenous people globally.
www.kennett.co.nz/law/indigenous
Maori
For information on Maori people, cultural traditions and language including links to numerous Maori sites.
www.maori.org.nz
Maori Language Commission
The Maori language became an official language of New Zealand in 1994. This site provides historical and up-to-date information on Maori language initiatives.
www.tetaurawhiri.govt.nz
Maori Television
In 2004, a dedicated TV channel was launched to promote the national Maori indigenous language and culture.
www.maoritelevision.com
Maori Tino Rangaitratanga Independence
Official site of the Maori independence and self-determination movement.
www.aotearoa.wellington.net.nz
Pacific Concerns Resource Centre Inc. (PCRC)(Fiji)
www.pcrc.org.fj
Pacific Islands Association of Non-Governmental Organisations
www.piango.org
Pacific Islands Report (Hawaii)
www.eastwestcenter.org/pidp-pi.asp
The Foundation for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Research Action (FAIRA)
www.nrm.qld.gov.au/cultural_heritage/resources/faira.html
Toi Iho
Official site for the registered trade mark of authenticity and quality for Maori arts and crafts.
www.toiiho.com
Central & South America
Asociación (ANDES)
www.andes.org.pe
Coordinadora de las Organizaciones Indígenas de la Cuenca Amazonica (COICA)
A UN-ECOSOC accredited indigenous organisation representing indigenous peoples from throughout the Amazon Basin.
www.coica.org.ec
Literatura Indígena (Brazil)
www.elianepotiguara.org.br
Instituto Indígena Brasileiro para Propriedade Intelectual (INBRAPI)
www.ipcb.org
Socioambiental
www.socioambiental.org
North America
Assembly of First Nations
www.afn.ca
Comanche Language and Cultural Preservation Committee
Dedicated to the revival of the Comanche language.
www.comanchelanguage.org
First Peoples Worldwide
www.firstpeoples.org
Indian Law Resource Centre
www.indianlaw.org
Indigenous Peoples Biodiversity Information Network
www.ibin.org
Metis Nation of Ontario
www.metisnation.org
Taiaiake.com
Created by COE Circle member, Taiaiake Alfred, this is an innovative site recording the wisdom and aspirations of Canadian First Nations peoples.
www.taiaiake.com
The First Nations Environmental Network
www.fnen.org
Wasáse
Wasáse.Org seeks to capture and convey a new "warrior" spirit: an attitude, a way of being in the world. It conveys through dialogue and reflection the outline of a new movement for change among Indigenous peoples that is rooted in traditional philosophies and values, but which draws from many different social and political strategies to challenge the colonial, or Settler society's dominance of Indigenous lives and land, and to altering the balance of political and economic power to re-create social and physical space for Indigenous freedom.
www.wasase.org
Scandinavia
Saami Council
www.saamicouncil.net
Saami Siida of North America
An array of links and resources on the Sami culture with a quarterly publication, online archives, news, and a blog.
home.earthlink.net/~arran4/siida/
Suttesája
A site involving Rauna Kuokkanen (COE Circle) member. Suttesája, a large natural spring, is one of the most important Sami sacred sites in Finland. This site chronicles the efforts of Saami to reduce the impact of a water bottling project on Saami heritage, identity and spirituality.
www.suttesaja.net