Indigenous populations

Definition

Indigenous populations refer to the original inhabitants of a particular region or country, who have distinct cultural, historical, and social characteristics that set them apart from other groups.

Related terms

Cultural appropriation: Cultural appropriation is when elements of one culture are adopted by another culture without understanding or respecting their significance.

Assimilation: Assimilation refers to the process where individuals from different cultures adopt the customs, language, and values of the dominant culture.

Land rights: Land rights involve legal claims made by indigenous communities to protect their ancestral lands from encroachment or exploitation.