Global Indigenous Politics

This seminar centers on the crucial role of Indigenous Peoples as influential non-state actors in the international system. It explores global, regional, and domestic issues in the implementation of Indigenous human rights, with particular emphasis on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Students will analyze the challenges and opportunities faced by Indigenous Peoples across multiple levels of governance, within various legal and public policy frameworks, and in the enforcement of rights through international organizations. The seminar will examine intersections between law, politics, the environment, and health, while also considering Indigenous Peoples’ roles in shaping non-governmental organizations and transnational movements.