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  • This house would support indigenous people to be trialed convicted and punished in accordance with the customs of their community instead of the system of the national court

    SCARS KL 2021 · 3 · 2021-03-06

  • This house believes that indigenous justice systems do more harm than good.

    Infoslide

    'Indigenous justice systems are alternate justice systems generally for resolving civil matters arising among members of indigenous communities. They are usually presided by respected and knowledgable individuals of the community like village elders tribal chiefs etc. Individuals can approach indigenous courts through mutual consent. Although not statutorily recognised indigenous courts in India continue to exist and enjoy de facto state and societal legitimacy. They are prevelant in the form of tribal courts in many North-Eastern states of the country.

    Polemic 2021 · Open Semis · 2021-02-25

  • This house would attempt to make contact with indigenous people in isolation.

    Infoslide

    Indigenous people in isolation refer to pre-agricultural tribes that have no regular contact with industrial society. There are estimated to be about 100 distinct groups of indigenous people in isolation on the planet.

    HK WSDC · Novice Semis · 2021-02-13

  • This house believes that the Canadian government should stop prosecuting Indigenous peoples and allow the use of Indigenous law instead in all cases.

    Infoslide

    Indigenous law refers to Indigenous peoples’ own legal systems. It includes the laws and legal processes developed by Indigenous peoples to govern their relationships manage their territory and resolve conflicts.

    McGill North American Universities Debating Championships 2021 · Open Quarters · 2021-02-04

  • This house believes that the Brazilian government should actively seek to integrate uncontacted peoples into wider society.

    Infoslide

    The Amazon rainforest is home to roughly 100 tribes of uncontacted peoples. Since the 1980s, Brazil’s government has attempted to protect these tribes by setting up reservations, and passing laws prohibiting outsiders from making contact.

    Imperial Pro Am · Silver Final · 2021-01-23

  • This house believes that Indigenous groups should advocate for a boycott divestment and sanctions movement against Canada to fight its ongoing discrimination against Indigenous peoples.

    Infoslide

    A boycott is a refusal to engage in economic activity with a certain country. Divestment is the selling off of assets in that country. Sanctions involve restrictions on trade with the country including trade barriers and tariffs. Boycott divestment and sanctions movements promote these economic measures to isolate and punish countries that are perceived to violate human rights or international law. Similar movements have existed for apartheid South Africa and the State of Israel.

    Xerxes High School Debating Tournament 2020 · Open Final · 2020-12-04

  • This house believes that the matriarchal indigenous community should take the offer

    Infoslide

    A matriarchal indigenous community has been living in isolation for a long time. The central government has now reached out to them and extended an offer to live in a more integrated society and be treated like a separate state but a part of the country. If they choose to take this offer they will have to follow all the rule and regulations of a traditional state.

    The Women's Debate 2020 · Open Final · 2020-11-06

  • This house believes that Australian Indigenous groups should focus on expanding the powers and resources of Land Councils rather than seeking change through State/Federal Parliaments

    Infoslide

    Land Councils are regional organisations that represent the Indigenous Australians who occupied the region before the arrival of European Settlement. Their primary functions are to assist Aboriginal peoples in protecting and maintaining their land or cultural sites and organise land claims. Depending on the resources available, some Land Councils also offer programs to help local Indigenous businesses or Individuals access housing and employment.

    Victoria's Cup · 4 · 2020-08-22

  • This house believes that India should lease Protected Areas to local residents

    Infoslide

    India uses 'protected area management' to identify important natural areas and prioritizes the protection of wilderness in those areas over resource use (eg: wilderness preserves, national parks). Leasing the land to local residents would allow them to have autonomy over how the land is used and economically developed

    Indian Womxn's Debating Championship 2020 · Novice Final · 2020-07-31

  • This house believes that tourists should boycott Indigenous tourist destinations

    Infoslide

    "Indigenous tourist destinations are sites which showcase indigenous cultures or ways of life as tourist attractions. Many of these sites were previously home to indigenous communities. These sites may be owned and operated by governments or private corporations. Indigenous people are usually hired as guides or are shop owners. E.g. the Mursi in Ethiopia and the Padaung People in Northern Thailand"

    Saskatoon WSDC 2020 · Open Semis · 2020-06-27

  • This house would have all settler colonial states (Canada, U.S., Australia, Mexico, Brazil, etc.) pay rent to their indigenous populations for all government-owned property.

    Hart House IV 2019 · 5 · 2019-10-04