Indigenous

Indigenous refers to the original inhabitants of a particular region or country. Indigenous people, also known as First peoples, Aboriginal peoples, Native peoples, or autochthonous groups, are ethnic groups who are the earliest known inhabitants of an area, in contrast to groups that have settled, occupied or colonized the area more recently.

Definition

The term "indigenous" is derived from the Latin word indigena, which means "sprung from the land, native". Therefore, indigenous people are those who were born in a region, or whose ancestors were born in that region, and who maintain cultural practices and ways of life that are associated with that region.

Indigenous Peoples Around the World

Indigenous peoples are found in every region of the world. They include, for example, the Inuit of the Arctic, the Maori of New Zealand, the Tribes of India, and the Native American tribes of North America.

Rights of Indigenous Peoples

The rights of indigenous peoples are protected by a number of international conventions and treaties, such as the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).

Challenges Faced by Indigenous Peoples

Indigenous peoples often face a range of challenges, including discrimination, marginalization, loss of land and resources, threats to their cultural identity, and lack of access to social services and economic opportunities.

Indigenous Health

Indigenous health refers to the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health of indigenous peoples, which is often significantly poorer than that of non-indigenous populations due to a variety of social, economic, and political factors.

See Also

• Indigenous rights
• Indigenous cultures
• Indigenous languages
• Indigenous religions

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