Corntassel
Lightfoot
Gardner
Niheu
Random
100
Decolonization
The process of undoing colonial systems, structures, and mindsets imposed by settler governments. It involves reclaiming Indigenous governance, cultural practices, land, and relationships with the natural world.
100
Sovereignty
The authority of a state or nation to govern itself without external interference. For the Haudenosaunee, sovereignty is tied to their ability to issue passports and engage in diplomatic relations as a distinct political entity.
100
Belonging
In the context of citizenship and immigration, belonging refers to being recognized as part of a political community or nation. It includes both legal recognition (such as citizenship or membership in a recognized group) and social inclusion, defined by shared values, culture, ethnicity, language, or religion. The concept of belonging is central to debates about who has the right to remain in a country and who is seen as "other" or alien.
100
"The Village"
the village represents a community's collective responsibility to nurture and support its members, particularly children.
100
Militarization
200
Reconciliation
A state-driven process often aimed at restoring relationships between Indigenous peoples and settler societies without addressing historical injustices meaningfully. It is critiqued for reinforcing colonial structures rather than promoting true decolonization.
200
UNDIRP
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: A landmark declaration adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2007 that establishes a universal framework for the rights of Indigenous peoples globally. It covers aspects like self-determination, cultural preservation, land rights, and participation in political processes.
200
Indigenous Anti/Deportation
A concept that captures both the act of deportation and the resistance against it, specifically focusing on the unique political and legal stakes when Indigenous non-citizens face deportation by settler colonial states like Canada and Australia.
200
Food Sovereignty
The right of people, communities, and nations to control their own food systems, including growing, distributing, and consuming food. The Hawaiian food sovereignty movement seeks to revitalize traditional farming practices and reduce dependence on imported food.
200
unscramble : sneiudigon
indigenous
300
Politics of Distraction
A concept that refers to strategies used by colonial entities to divert attention and energy away from community resurgence, framing Indigenous relationships through state-centric perspectives. It serves to maintain colonial power structures and prevent deep decolonization efforts.
300
Self-determination
The right of a people or nation to determine their own political status and pursue their economic, social, and cultural development without external influence. For the Haudenosaunee, this includes issuing their own passports and maintaining traditional governance structures.
300
Settler Colonialism
A form of colonialism where settlers come to a new territory and establish dominance, often displacing Indigenous populations. It involves the assertion of control over land and resources, and the denial of Indigenous sovereignty.
300
Indigenous science
Refers to the knowledge systems and practices developed by Indigenous peoples based on centuries of observation and interaction with the natural world. This includes sustainable agricultural practices, ecological stewardship, and other ways of understanding and managing the environment.
300
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Climate change
400
Uuk*aana
ceremony meaning "we remember reality," aimed at countering human tendencies to forget or become distracted, thereby reinforcing cultural continuity and community memory.
400
Haudenosaunee Passport
A travel document issued by the Haudenosaunee Confederacy as an expression of sovereignty and self-identification. It symbolizes their inherent right to define citizenship and has been used in international travel despite challenges to its recognition.
400
Alienage
This refers to the condition of being an alien or foreigner in a country. It implies a status of non-citizenship, where individuals are excluded from full participation in a political community. In immigration policies, "aliens" are often considered non-belonging and are subject to removal (deportation).
400
Wai’ahole/Waikane Struggle
A resistance movement in the 1970s in Hawai’i against the forced eviction of local communities from the Wai’ahole and Waikane valleys. This struggle was part of a broader resistance to land commodification and the destruction of Indigenous lands.
400
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Standing Rock
500
Peoplehood Model + its interconnected 4 elements
A framework for understanding Indigenous identity based on four interconnected elements: language, sacred history, ceremonial cycles, and connection to homeland. Disruption to any element impacts the whole community.
500
Gayanashagowa is?
(Great Law of Peace): The constitution of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, establishing democratic governance based on consensus and the principles of peace, equity, and unity.
500
Sui generis
A Latin term meaning "of its own kind," used to describe something that is unique or distinct. In the context of Indigenous peoples, it refers to their unique status and connection to the land, which cannot be assimilated into settler colonial legal frameworks.
500
Kanaka Maoli are?
The indigenous people of Hawai'i. They are also known as Native Hawaiians and have a deep cultural and historical connection to the land and traditions of Hawai'i.
500
A--p--’a
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(hint, Niheu reading)
Ahupua’a A traditional Hawaiian land division, usually extending from the mountains to the sea, which represents a self-sustaining ecosystem. These systems were integral to the sustainability practices of Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians).