Its just a reminder that indigenous struggles are still going on now for basic things--like water, economic development, health care, all over the world. Europe, as America, has resources to solve these problems, if they would pay attention and go back to first principles and some decency.
The US "Amb ASS ador" to the UN is an absolute pig on these issues affecting all people. What do you think will happen to indigenous people in this?
Finally, note that the UN has adopted a strategy with respect to all indigenous people, who happen to live in areas of the greatest biodiversity andcultural diversity on the planet. Protecting these people, their knowledge, and these biodiverse areas are critical to the ability to achieve sustainability.
The failure of the US to fully exterminate the Indians presents an opportunity for all of us to learn about how to manage our living on earth in a way that doesn't destroy it.
A long way of saying, I think these issues are relevant to the matters discussed here. We cannot solve the problems of today using the same thinking that produced them. (Einstein) http://www.noquarterusa.net
I learned a lot from your piece - thanks very much! The world's northernmost desert wind.
