Indigenous Land Claims & Self-Determination
Students investigate indigenous land claims, treaty rights, and the struggle for self-determination in various geographical contexts.
Key Questions
- Explain the historical and geographical basis of indigenous land claims.
- Analyze the challenges faced by indigenous communities in asserting their rights to land and resources.
- Propose pathways for reconciliation and equitable land governance with indigenous peoples.
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