Indigenous economics

Canada Day celebrations in Calgary, Alberta in 2022

Indigenous economics is a field of economic study that explores the economic systems, practices, theories, and philosophies unique to indigenous peoples. ^[1] This approach to economics examines how such groups understand, interact with, and manage resources within their specific cultural contexts. ^[2] Indigenous economics puts emphasis on communal values, sustainability, and connection with land and environment. ^{[3] [4]}

History

Urban natives in Brazil

Indigenous economics emerged in the latter half of the 20th century as scholars attempted to gain a broader understanding of the ways actual economies operated in places that had not adopted markets or government control as the primary approach to managing economic activity. ^{[5] [6]} Globalization, colonialism, and sustainability are among the economic trends that affect such contexts. ^{[7] [8]}

Concepts

Indigenous economics is rooted in the beliefs, norms, and values of individual indigenous communities. Certain concepts often arise: ^{[7] [9] [10]}

• Communal ownership and resource management: Resources such as land and water are often managed communally, with an emphasis on collective responsibility and stewardship. ^[11]
• Sustainability and long-term planning: Indigenous economic systems typically prioritize sustainability and ecological balance. Economic decisions consider long-term impacts on the community and the environment.
• Reciprocity and redistribution: Economic interactions often involve principles of reciprocity and redistribution.
• Holistic Approach: Indigenous economics consider economy activity in the context of cultural, spiritual, social, and environmental concerns.

See also

• Indigenization  – Form of cultural change
• Sustainable development  – Mode of human development
• Indigenous rights  – Legal, social, or ethical principles pertaining to indigenous peoples

References

1. Kelly, Dara; Woods, Christine (2021-06-02). "Ethical Indigenous Economies". Engaged Scholar Journal: Community-Engaged Research, Teaching, and Learning. 7 (1): 140–158. doi: 10.15402/esj.v7i1.70010 . ISSN   2368-416X. S2CID   264545435.
2. Butler, Richard (2021). "Research on Tourism, Indigenous Peoples and Economic Development: A Missing Component". Land. 10 (12): 1329. doi: 10.3390/land10121329 . ISSN   2073-445X.
3. "Indigenous Economic Development" , Anthropology, Oxford University Press, 2021-11-23, doi:10.1093/obo/9780199766567-0273, ISBN   978-0-19-976656-7 , retrieved 2023-10-07
4. Poyser, Andre; Daugaard, Dan (2023). "Indigenous sustainable finance as a research field: A systematic literature review on indigenising ESG, sustainability and indigenous community practices". Accounting & Finance. 63 (1): 47–76. doi: 10.1111/acfi.13062 . ISSN   0810-5391.
5. Engaging Indigenous Economy: Debating diverse approaches. Vol. 35. ANU Press. 2016. ISBN   978-1-76046-003-7. JSTOR   j.ctt1d10hpt.
6. Anderson, Robert B.; Wingham, Dianne W.; Giberson, Robert J.; Gibson, Brian (2007), Campbell, Gwyn; Guibert, Nathalie (eds.), "Indigenous Economic Development: A Tale of Two Wineries" , Wine, Society, and Globalization: Multidisciplinary Perspectives on the Wine Industry, New York: Palgrave Macmillan US, pp. 201–220, doi:10.1057/9780230609907_11, ISBN   978-0-230-60990-7, S2CID   157443835 , retrieved 2023-10-07
7. Trosper, Ronald L. (2022). Indigenous economics: sustaining peoples and their lands. Tucson: University of Arizona Press. ISBN   978-0-8165-3345-9.
8. Gittos, Annette; Goodacre, Dana (2022). Unlocking Indigenous Peoples' Economic Potential in the AsiaPacific Region for a More Inclusive Recovery (PDF). Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, New Zealand. pp. New Zealand.
9. Coates, Ken; Holroyd, Carin (2022-04-12), "Participation of Indigenous peoples in global economic activity" , Research Handbook on the International Law of Indigenous Rights, Edward Elgar Publishing, pp. 308–330, doi:10.4337/9781788115797.00027, ISBN   978-1-78811-579-7 , retrieved 2023-10-07
10. Schulze, Hillmarè; Hurren, Konrad; Riley, Hannah (2021). Case Studies on Advancing Inclusive Economic Growth: Understanding and Valuing Indigenous Economies within APEC (PDF). Business and Economic Research Limited (BERL).
11. Swiderska, Krystyna. "Here's why Indigenous economics is the key to saving nature". International Institute for Environment and Development. Retrieved 2023-10-07.

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