Introducing Protection Mechanism for Indigenous Habitats of Native Minorities to Preserve and Develop the Traditional Way of Life, Economy, and Trades

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AbstractThis article focuses on the problem of introducing a mechanism to support and protect the indigenous habitat of native minorities in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). This can help preserve and develop the traditional way of life of native minorities, as well as their economies and trades. The author developed a model of the mechanism to protect the rights of native minorities and stressed the importance of obtaining initial data, including the data on traditional land-use areas, indigenous community lands, and their rights, as well as hunting and fishing grounds. The article analyzes the title registration procedures for indigenous community lands, hunting grounds, and traditional nature management. It highlights the key problems and suggests actions to solve them, create a uniform information platform, and protect the indigenous habitats of native minorities.KeywordsNative minoritiesTraditional land-use areasIndigenous community landsHunting areasDesignated areas