Indigenous People

Definition

Indigenous people are groups who have a historical connection to a specific territory before the arrival of colonizers or settlers. They have their own distinct cultures, languages, and often face social and political challenges related to colonization.

Related terms

Colonization: Colonization refers to the establishment and control of one nation over another region or group of people.

Cultural Assimilation: Cultural assimilation is when members of an ethnic or cultural group adopt aspects of another dominant culture at the expense of their own.

Sovereignty: Sovereignty is the authority and self-governance exercised by a state or community without interference from external forces. Indigenous groups may strive for sovereignty within their territories.