Indigenous Groups

Definition

Indigenous groups are communities that are native to a particular region or territory. They have distinct historical and cultural ties to the land they inhabit, often predating colonization by external forces.

Related terms

Colonization: Colonization refers to the process by which one country establishes control over another territory for economic exploitation or political domination.

Land Rights: Land rights refer to legal claims made by indigenous peoples regarding their right to own, occupy, use, possess, govern or manage lands they traditionally occupy.

Sovereignty: Sovereignty is the full right and power of self-governance possessed by indigenous peoples, including their ability to make decisions about their own affairs and exercise control over their lands and resources.