Indigenous peoples' migration histories challenge Eurocentric views from "summary" of The Next Great Migration by Sonia Shah
Eurocentric views have long dominated the narrative of human migration, focusing primarily on the movements of Europeans across the globe. However, the migration histories of Indigenous peoples challenge this Eurocentric perspective by offering a different story of movement and settlement. These histories reveal a complex web of migrations that have occurred over thousands of years, shaping the landscape and cultures of the Americas long before the arrival of Europeans. Indigenous peoples' migration histories underscore the fact that movement and migration are not just recent phenomena but have been integral to human existence for millennia. These migrations were driven by a variety of factors, including changes in climate, the search for resources, conflict, and cultural practices. Far from being static or isolated, Indigenous peoples engaged in extensive networks of trade, communication, and movement, shaping the diversity and complexit...
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