Acknowledging indigenous migration rights is crucial for justice from "summary" of The Next Great Migration by Sonia Shah
The history of human migration is as old as humanity itself. For thousands of years, people have been on the move, seeking better opportunities, escaping conflict and persecution, or simply following the seasons. Throughout history, indigenous peoples have been migrating across the globe, often in response to environmental changes or to seek new opportunities for themselves and their communities. However, despite their long history of migration, indigenous peoples have often faced discrimination, displacement, and violence at the hands of colonial powers and settler societies. Acknowledging indigenous migration rights is crucial for justice. By recognizing the rights of indigenous peoples to move freely and to access resources on their traditional lands, we can begin to address the historical injustices that have been perpetrated against them. Indigenous peoples have a deep connection to their lands and have a right to move across them as they see fit. This right is not only...
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