This paper explores the issue of defining the term "indigeneity." The term has been used over the years by scholars and activists that work on indigenous issues, but it's precise meaning is rarely ever explained. There is merit in leaving... more
This paper explores the issue of defining the term "indigeneity." The term has been used over the years by scholars and activists that work on indigenous issues, but it's precise meaning is rarely ever explained. There is merit in leaving the term undefined and allowing for open-ended interpretations; however, this application has its limitations, and those are the subject here. The author also takes a bold step and proposes a working definition of "indigeneity" - a definition that has been picked by scholars of indigeneity and decolonial studies, including Walter D. Mignolo.
