Monday, August 9, 2021

Although numerous indigenous peoples worldwide are self-governing and some have been successful in establishing autonomy in varying forms, many indigenous peoples still come under the ultimate authority of central governments who exercise control over their lands, territories and resources. Despite that reality, indigenous peoples have demonstrated extraordinary examples of good governance, ranging from the Haudenosaunee to the National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples. Sadly, indigenous peoples are nearly three times as likely to be living in extreme poverty compared to their non-indigenous counterparts. This must change.