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Indigenous Tribes

Definition

Indigenous tribes refer to groups of people who are native or original inhabitants of a particular region. They have distinct cultural traditions, languages, and often share strong connections with their land.

Related terms

Cultural Preservation: Cultural preservation involves efforts aimed at protecting and maintaining the cultural heritage, practices, beliefs, and languages of indigenous communities.

Land Rights: Land rights refer to legal recognition and protection granted by governments or international organizations that allow indigenous communities control over their ancestral lands.

Traditional Knowledge: Traditional knowledge represents the wisdom accumulated by indigenous cultures over many generations through intimate interactions with their environment.

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