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An indigenous language, or autochthonous language, is a language that is native to a region and spoken by its indigenous peoples. Indigenous languages are not necessarily national languages but they can be; for example, Aymara is both an indigenous language and an official language of Bolivia. Also, national languages are not necessarily ...
Indigenous economics is a field of economic study that explores the economic systems, practices, theories, and philosophies unique to indigenous peoples. [1] This approach to economics examines how such groups understand, interact with, and manage resources within their specific cultural contexts. [ 2 ]
Quechua's importance as a language for trade and dealing with Spanish-approved indigenous authorities made the language expand even after the Spanish conquest. It was not until the rebellion of Túpac Amaru II that the Spanish authorities changed to a policy of Hispanization that was continued by the republican states of Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia.
In the same book he also discusses the role of language as a commodity, because languages can behave like economic systems. That is why socio-economic ecologies are (dis)favorable to particular languages. [5] The spread of languages depends in an essential way on economic conditions. [6] Language can be an expression of symbolic power. [7]
International Decade of Indigenous Languages is an initiative launched by the United Nations with a mission to raise awareness on Indigenous language preservation, revitalization and promotion. The initiative is launched as per the suggestion from the Permanent Forum on Indigenous issues, the UN general assembly has declared the decade starting ...
Since most educators are non-Indigenous, and because Indigenous perspectives may offer solutions for current and future social and ecological problems, it is important to refer to Indigenous educators and agencies to develop curriculum and teaching strategies while at the same time encouraging activism on behalf of Indigenous Peoples.
A dancer waits in the Hall of Governors before performing during the Native American Heritage Month Celebration at the Oklahoma state Capitol, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024.
An Indigenous philosopher is an Indigenous American person who practices philosophy and draws upon the history, culture, language, and traditions of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. Many different traditions of philosophy exist in the Americas, and have from Precolumbian times.