Sentences with phrase «by indigenous traditions»

My work is also informed by indigenous traditions and wisdoms.

Inspired by indigenous traditions, it brings together persons harmed with persons responsible for harm in a safe and respectful space, promoting dialogue, accountability, and a stronger sense of community.

Not exact matches

Swahili is influenced by the confluence of what the late African studies professor Ali Mazrui called the «triple heritage,» namely the indigenous Bantu languages and identity, Islamic religion, and Western traditions.

In the broad development of the biblical wisdom tradition, the pattern of wisdom, thus early made indigenous, continued by and large to shape and control its continuing expression.

In the area of Gospel and culture, in contrast to the basic understanding of the Gospel as represented by western missions, which was to all intents and purposes a non - negotiable given, the evangelicals speak of the necessity for churches in the non-western world to find indigenous expression of Christianity in ways appropriate to people's culture and traditions.

We are challenged today at this point by the cultural and doctrinal exuberance of indigenous third - world expressions of Christianity, not to mention unprecedented contact with other world religious traditions on their own terms.

In 1988, when Latin American and North American Christian communicators met in San Juan, Puerto Rico, a highlight of the week was the presentation of indigenous songs and dance by Puerto Rican Christians who carry on a rich and sophisticated religious musical tradition for the sheer joy of it.

Following the changing pattern of the seasons, this indigenous culture - driven spa follows a wellness path represented by a unique totem, in honor of ancient Mayan and Aztec traditions.

Co-author Clive Bonsall from the University of Edinburgh explained that indigenous hunter - gatherers can be distinguished archaeologically from immigrant farmers by their material culture, such as artifacts, architecture, burial traditions, art, and body ornamentation.

In the way Cuba's exuberant music is enriched by mixed ethnic influences, natural remedies draw on indigenous, African, Spanish, French - Haitian, and Asian traditions.

We are providing a 21st century approach to its observance not just by recharging memory, but through an artistic reflection with a balanced affirmation of Hispanic heritage and indigenous traditions for collaborative new routes of expression from ancestral roots focused on the concerns of UNESCO: Cultural Rapprochement, Biodiversity, Ocean Care and Seafaring, Climate Change mitigation through sustainable energy, reforestation, gender equity and health issues.

Throughout the story, Proulx explores the ways indigenous populations live more in harmony with nature than colonizers; they instinctively protect and nurture resources, are deeply connected to places they have inhabited for generations, and possess knowledge that can only be sustained by allowing those traditions to continue unfettered.

While each accommodation will be unique, elements inspired by Lao tradition and French colonial style will be woven throughout, from design and architecture to use of indigenous materials and accents of locally inspired artwork.

The rooms, with al fresco showers, are decorated using indigenous themes, inspired by local tradition and culture.

Gibson blends a classic contemporary art bio — studies at the Art Institute of Chicago and the Royal College of Art, current representation by the New York gallery Sikkema Jenkins & Co. — with a deep understanding of indigenous craft traditions.

His paintings, drawings, collages and constructions convey a vision of harmonies informed simultaneously by contemporary urban symbology, indigenous traditions, personal narrative, and global perspective.

The dynamic, semi-improvised vocal tradition practiced by the indigenous Sami people of Northern Norway, Sweden, and Finland has been recognized as the oldest surviving in Europe.

Atlanta mixologist Julian Gogilia conducts a tasting of Guatemalan rums followed by a gallery tour of the exhibition Threads of Time: Tradition and Change in Indigenous American Textiles with curator Rebecca Stone.

This time, the artist was inspired by tradition and rituals of Huni Kuin, the indigenous tribe from the Amazon rainforest who truly believe in binding with nature and other living things.

The surreal and oneiric quality of Jacanamijoy's work is largely informed by the rites and spiritual beliefs of the Inga community, the indigenous ethnic group he belongs to, connecting ancient traditions with contemporary sensibilities.

This article was originally published in Sacred Fire magazine, an initiative of the Sacred Fire Foundation which seeks to help all people re-discover and celebrate the sacred, interconnected nature of life, a perspective held by indigenous peoples and spiritual traditions everywhere which is the source of all personal, cultural and environmental well - being.

And recall as well that the judicial creation of this test (to parallel the express provision in section 1 of the Charter) has been critiqued for being inconsistent with the structure of the Constitution Act 1982 as well as ignoring aboriginal sovereignty and the limitations already placed on aboriginal rights by indigenous laws and traditions (see e.g. John Borrows, «Frozen Rights in Canada: Constitutional Interpretation and the Trickster» (1997/98) 22 American Indian L Rev 37 at 59).

Europe's «wide variety of national and cultural traditions» (Wilkinson at para 44) explains why Strasbourg advances slowly in this area while, with no indigenous charter of rights, a discernible shift in England's own cultural outlook can not be acted upon even by judges with eyes to see it.

I admire that Professor Drake not only writes about Indigenous legal traditions but also embodies its principals by seeking collective knowledge in her approach.

The first installation of the series was lead by Metis knowledge keeper Karen Drake and entitled «Indigenous Traditions in Court: Resolving the Confusion Between Hearsay and Foreign Law.»

The joint degree will be taught by comparing and contrasting indigenous peoples» legal traditions with those of common law.

The level of funding extended to representative bodies does not recognize the cost of facilitating the recognition by the non-Indigenous legal system of the traditions and customs that belong to an Indigenous legal system.

Usually Community Councils as trustee appointed by Minister who must consider views of Indigenous people and, as far as practicable, act in a way that is consistent with Indigenous tradition.

(36) This follows, as discussed above, from the nature of the rights that the right to negotiate is designed to protect, rights based on the traditions and culture of Indigenous people, not rights bequeathed by a benevolent government.

(ii) The work must be drawn from a «particular body of traditions, observances, customs or beliefs held in common by the Indigenous community»;

That is, where the dispossession of Indigenous people through colonialism has been most brutal and systematic, the less likely that the traditions and customs practiced today by the descendants of these Indigenous people will be recognised and protected by the law as native title rights.

The sad irony of native title is that where the dispossession of Indigenous people through colonial and modern development has been most thorough, brutal and systematic, the less likely it is that the traditions and customs practiced today by the descendants of those affected will be recognised and protected as native title rights.

The General Assembly, Guided by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, and good faith in the fulfilment of the obligations assumed by States in accordance with the Charter, Affirming that indigenous peoples are equal to all other peoples, while recognizing the right of all peoples to be different, to consider themselves different, and to be respected as such, Affirming also that all peoples contribute to the diversity and richness of civilizations and cultures, which constitute the common heritage of humankind, Affirming further that all doctrines, policies and practices based on or advocating superiority of peoples or individuals on the basis of national origin or racial, religious, ethnic or cultural differences are racist, scientifically false, legally invalid, morally condemnable and socially unjust, Reaffirming that indigenous peoples, in the exercise of their rights, should be free from discrimination of any kind, Concerned that indigenous peoples have suffered from historic injustices as a result of, inter alia, their colonization and dispossession of their lands, territories and resources, thus preventing them from exercising, in particular, their right to development in accordance with their own needs and interests, Recognizing the urgent need to respect and promote the inherent rights of indigenous peoples which derive from their political, economic and social structures and from their cultures, spiritual traditions, histories and philosophies, especially their rights to their lands, territories and resources, Recognizing also the urgent need to respect and promote the rights of indigenous peoples affirmed in treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements with States, Welcoming the fact that indigenous peoples are organizing themselves for political, economic, social and cultural enhancement and in order to bring to an end all forms of discrimination and oppression wherever they occur, Convinced that control by indigenous peoples over developments affecting them and their lands, territories and resources will enable them to maintain and strengthen their institutions, cultures and traditions, and to promote their development in accordance with their aspirations and needs, Recognizing that respect for indigenous knowledge, cultures and traditional practices contributes to sustainable and equitable development and proper management of the environment, Emphasizing the contribution of the demilitarization of the lands and territories of indigenous peoples to peace, economic and social progress and development, understanding and friendly relations among nations and peoples of the world, Recognizing in particular the right of indigenous families and communities to retain shared responsibility for the upbringing, training, education and well - being of their children, consistent with the rights of the child, Considering that the rights affirmed in treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements between States and indigenous peoples are, in some situations, matters of international concern, interest, responsibility and character, Considering also that treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements, and the relationship they represent, are the basis for a strengthened partnership between indigenous peoples and States, Acknowledging that the Charter of the United Nations, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (2) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 2 as well as the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, (3) affirm the fundamental importance of the right to self - determination of all peoples, by virtue of which they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development, Bearing in mind that nothing in this Declaration may be used to deny any peoples their right to self - determination, exercised in conformity with international law, Convinced that the recognition of the rights of indigenous peoples in this Declaration will enhance harmonious and cooperative relations between the State and indigenous peoples, based on principles of justice, democracy, respect for human rights, non-discrimination and good faith, Encouraging States to comply with and effectively implement all their obligations as they apply to indigenous peoples under international instruments, in particular those related to human rights, in consultation and cooperation with the peoples concerned,

As a result, even if Indigenous people can overcome all of the Section 223 requirements — and prove that their tradition, rights, and customs include commercial fishing — these rights can be significantly curtailed by government regulation.

This evidentiary difficulty is exacerbated by the Federal Court's rules of evidence which devalue Indigenous evidence based on oral traditions because it is «hearsay».

The preservation of traditional lands in ultimately inalienable form for the use and enjoyment of future generations is still an important principle of Indigenous land tenure, as recognised by the first and second NIC Principles.136 There has been a strong policy focus over more than thirty years on Indigenous people gaining traditional land, having the right to manage it in accordance with Indigenous tradition, and being able to make decisions about land use in accordance with traditional decision - making processes.

[56] Such a textual approach avoids the travesty which would occur if those indigenous peoples who have most successfully adapted to changed externalities, and thus ensured that tradition has survived rather than been «abandoned», were, by reason of such adaptation, denied the capacity to enjoy native title.

Finally, respect for human rights obligations, especially the right of indigenous communities «to practice and revitalise their cultural traditions and customs» [74] and to equality before the law, including in the enjoyment of the right to equal treatment before the tribunals and all other organs administering justice [75], calls for the development of principles which address the unique evidentiary issues involved in native title litigation, including the reality of claims based substantially upon orally - transmitted traditions, the lack of written records of indigenous laws and customs, the «unsceptical» receipt of uncorroborated historical evidence incapable of being tested under cross-examination, and the epistemological, ideological and cultural limitations of historical assessments of traditional laws and customs by non-indigenous commentators.

Contrary to human rights standards which proscribe discrimination and require protection of rights of indigenous peoples to practise and revitalise their cultural traditions [62], the majority's approach apparently dictates a historical search for an actual chain of evolution, under a range of destructive outside influences, to establish a link with «tradition» which may be of little significance to a community, whilst ignoring genuine assertions, or interpretations, of traditional laws and customs by the community itself.

control by indigenous peoples over developments affecting them and their lands, territories and resources will enable them to maintain and strengthen their institutions, cultures and traditions, and to promote their development in accordance with their aspirations and needs.