Author: iamdefinitory

Neocolonialism – The continued economic and cultural dominance of former colonial powers over Indigenous and developing societies.

Biculturalism – The ability to navigate both Indigenous and modern societal structures while maintaining cultural identity.

Indigenous Knowledge Systems – Traditional ecological and cultural knowledge passed down through generations.

Cultural Revitalization – Efforts by Indigenous communities to reclaim and strengthen traditional practices, languages, and spiritual beliefs.

Settler Colonialism – A form of colonialism in which settlers permanently displace Indigenous populations and claim ownership of their lands.

Decolonization – The process of reclaiming Indigenous identity, sovereignty, and cultural autonomy from colonial influences.

Eco-Colonialism – The exploitation of Indigenous lands and resources by external powers in the name of conservation or development.

Land Rights – The legal and political recognition of Indigenous claims to ancestral lands.

Genocide – The systematic extermination of an ethnic, religious, or cultural group.

Ethnocide – The deliberate destruction of a group’s culture, language, and traditions without necessarily killing the people.