Indigenous Societies

Definition

Indigenous societies refer to communities or groups that are native to a particular region or area. They have historically inhabited these regions before colonization and often have unique cultural traditions, languages, and connections to their land.

Related terms

Cultural Revitalization: Efforts by indigenous communities to restore their cultural practices, languages, knowledge systems after experiencing suppression or assimilation.

Ethnocentrism: Evaluating other cultures based on the standards/values of one's own culture rather than understanding them within their specific contexts.

Neocolonialism: A form of indirect control exerted by powerful nations over less powerful ones through economic policies, cultural influence, or political pressure.