Indigenous Rights and U.S. Territories
Event Type
Panel Discussion
Start Date
4-4-2025 10:30 AM
End Date
4-4-2025 11:30 AM
Description
While Indigenous rights have received increased attention both at the international level and in the United States in recent years, Indigenous communities in U.S. territories often find themselves excluded and alienated at both the international and domestic levels. International regimes, including those focused on decolonization and self-determination, have largely excluded a focus on Indigenous communities in Pacific territories. Domestically, these communities are generally left out of national-level conversations about Indigenous rights. There also remain important unanswered questions about whether and how Indigenous rights in U.S. territories can co-exist with U.S. constitutional requirements. How can Indigenous communities in U.S. territories build greater solidarity with other Indigenous communities to ensure their rights and ability to exercise self-determination are protected under both international and domestic law?
Indigenous Rights and U.S. Territories
While Indigenous rights have received increased attention both at the international level and in the United States in recent years, Indigenous communities in U.S. territories often find themselves excluded and alienated at both the international and domestic levels. International regimes, including those focused on decolonization and self-determination, have largely excluded a focus on Indigenous communities in Pacific territories. Domestically, these communities are generally left out of national-level conversations about Indigenous rights. There also remain important unanswered questions about whether and how Indigenous rights in U.S. territories can co-exist with U.S. constitutional requirements. How can Indigenous communities in U.S. territories build greater solidarity with other Indigenous communities to ensure their rights and ability to exercise self-determination are protected under both international and domestic law?
Comments
Moderator/Participant: Bruce Taijeron
Panelists: Gerald Torres, Charles V. Ala’ilima, and Ian Tapu