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THE RIGHT TO SELF-DETERMINATION Adapted from The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Indigenous peoples have the right To self-determination, To freely determine their political status And freely pursue their economic, Social, and cultural development. Indigenous peoples have the right To autonomy and self-government In matters relating to internal And local affairs, As well as ways and means For financing their autonomous functions. Indigenous peoples have the right To maintain and strengthen Their distinct political, legal, Economic, social, And cultural institutions, While retaining their right To participate fully, If they so choose, In the political, economic, Social, and cultural life Of the State. Copyright by Nicholas Gordon. Free for personal or non-commercial use.
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