Indigenous naming
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Critically discuss various political issues relating the naming of indigenous peoples
Throughout this essay I will examine the definition of 'indigenous people' and look at the naming of 'Maori' and political issues surrounding 'Maori'. Also supplying examples of the naming of other indigenous cultures such as 'Aborigines and Native Americans'. I will also endeavour to look at some of the political issues that surround Moridom today.
The definition of indigenous people remains a significant issue. Indigenous people have been defined in a convention, as follows,
"Tribal peoples in independent countries whose social, cultural and economic conditions distinguish them from other sections of the national community, and whose status is regulated wholly or partially by their own customs or traditions or by special laws or regulations."
Peoples in independent countries who are regarded as indigenous on account of their descent from the populations which inhabited the country, or a geographical region to which the country belongs, at the time of conquest or colonization or the establishment of present state boundaries and who, irrespective of their legal status, retain some or all of their own social, economic, cultural and political institutions." Walker R (1975) pg 38.
The indigenous people of New Zealand are commonly referred to as Maori. They are known as the initial and original inhabitants of this country. Initially referred to as aboriginals followed by natives and with the advert of missionary and Christianity influence refer too as "Maori"...