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Indigeneity: An Historical Reflection on a Very European Idea
Abstract
The word indigeneity may still not exist in mainstream English-language dictionaries, but the concept itself has deep historical roots in European religious, philosophical, and political thought — in foundational ideas about culture, land ownership, the nation-state, and ethnic minorities. After introducing the concept and discussing its significance in the current academic and political climate, the chapter traces those roots back to the first century AD, to the days of the early Christians and their proselytizing mission, which, over the next 2, years, would transform the world. The chapter then describes key moments in the history of Europe, its colonies, and former colonies, highlighting some of the major theological and philosophical debates that took place during the second half of the second millennium, debates that went on to shape indigenous policies for global institutions like the Catholic Church a
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The search is on for a Norwegian adventurer at the centre of a fatal Antarctic trip last year, who's thought to be heading back there now. New Zealand government agencies are worried there could be a repeat of last year's massive search sparked by the misadventure. Jarle Andhoy [yarley and-hoy], who's notorious in Norway for his adventures, has no authority to make this second attempt. But when he stopped in New Zealand earlier this month, illegally, authorities here did not waylay him. Andrew McRae reports. PKG
The Labour Party is upping the pressure on the Government over the sale of the Crafar farms, and is accusing it of stalling a decision on the Chinese bid to buy them. The Overseas Investment Office has made its recommendation on the Chinese bid to the Government - but there'll be no decision today on that from the Cabinet's first mee
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Crossing the Floor: The Story of Tariana Turia
Ebook pages11 hours
By Helen Leahy
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About this ebook
This biography of Tariana Turia sees family members, iwi leaders, social justice advocates and politicians share their experiences of this remarkable woman. While parliament was not part of her life plan, Tariana Turia was involved in many community initiatives. A turning point came in , when Tariana's leadership was evident in the reoccupation of Pakaitore. Here was a woman with the courage to care, the determination to speak up and a deep commitment to whanau. Inevitably, she was invited to stand in the general election. In her eighteen years as an MP, she advanced thinking in the disability area, advocated for tobacco reform and spoke out about sexuell abuse, violence and racism. She also led the Whanau Ora initiative. In , she crossed the floor, leading to the birth of the Maori Party.
LanguageEnglish
PublisherHuia Publishers
Release dateNov 1,
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