Recognition Policies, Self-Determination, and Access to Legal Redress for Indigenous Peoples in the United States, Australia, and Canada: A Comparative Study

Authors

Christian Zavardino, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Abstract

The note examines recognition policies and self-determination frameworks for Indigenous Peoples in the United States, Australia, and Canada, arguing that the U.S. federalist system of tribal recognition offers a potential model for addressing Indigenous rights in other countries, particularly Australia. It emphasizes the importance of international law, such as the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), in guiding domestic policies and promoting Indigenous sovereignty.

Disciplines

Civil Rights and Discrimination | Comparative and Foreign Law | Human Rights Law | International Law | Law | Law and Race

Recommended Citation

Christian Zavardino, Recognition Policies, Self-Determination, and Access to Legal Redress for Indigenous Peoples in the United States, Australia, and Canada: A Comparative Study, 8 Cardozo Int’l & Compar. L. Rev. 209 (2025).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/ciclr/vol8/iss1/7