Indigenous Peoples Worldwide Research Articles

Dietary change and traditional food systems of indigenous peoples.

Traditional food systems of indigenous peoples are defined as being composed of items from the local, natural environment that are culturally acceptable. Rapid dietary change of indigenous peoples worldwide is posing threats to use of this food and the traditional knowledge required for traditional food system maintainance. This review describes the many influences on choice of food by indigenous peoples, the qualities of traditional food systems, the forces of non-directed dietary change causing decline in use of traditional food systems, and the consequences of change for indigenous peoples. Several examples are given of dietary change research with indigenous peoples.

The Cost of Being Indigenous in Bolivia: An Empirical Analysis of Educational Attainments and Outcomes

It is well known that indigenous peoples worldwide are in an inferior economic and social position vis-d-vis the non-indigenous, or 'mainstream', population. Yet, not much documentation exists regarding their exact position. Recent research has documented some extreme condi? tions of poverty among indigenous groups in some Latin American countries. In this paper, individual data from a large-scale, household survey conducted in Bolivia in 1989 are used to examine educational attainment and earnings differentials, and to estimate the differential returns to schooling by ethnicity. In addition, the components of the gross earnings differential that can be explained by productivityenhancing attributes, and those which are due to unexplained factors and labour market discrimination, are empirically determined.

Indigene Völker und Landrechte : ein Überblick

Abstract. The paper focuses on indigenous peoples, their present Situation and prospects for the future. While emphasizing the cultural heterogeneity of indigenous peoples worldwide, the paper at the same time Stresses certain basic similarities especially as concerns their relation with land. It argues that in order for indigenous cultures to regain control of their own future, necessary recognition of their special rights to land as well as acceptance of some form of self-determination is mandatory. The ongoing work on securing these rights by indigenous and non-indigenous NGO's and within the UN and ILO is discussed. It is argued that this work on indigenous human rights must continue and that increased international concern is necessary in order to secure to indigenous peoples their basic and necessary human rights.