Thursday, June 15, 2006
Industrial v Sacred
The focus of the conflict between the industrial way of life and the sacred, of course, will continue to be the shadow war between the Fourth World (stateless nations) and the modern states that make up such state-centric institutions as the UN, WTO, IMF, and World Bank. The difference in this century--half a millenium into the recovery from and transition out of the colonial enterprise--is that the indigenous peoples and their organizations like UNPO have mastered communication technology, and are well-prepared to defend their territories as well as present their more integrated worldview to industrialized peoples.
Indeed the battle to protect themselves and their resources from industrial exploitation has already begun in earnest both on the ground and in venues like the UN Human Rights Council.
Anyone concerned about environmental devastation will find the global indigenous networks have already developed an effective model of engagement. All we have to do is support them.
Indeed the battle to protect themselves and their resources from industrial exploitation has already begun in earnest both on the ground and in venues like the UN Human Rights Council.
Anyone concerned about environmental devastation will find the global indigenous networks have already developed an effective model of engagement. All we have to do is support them.
