81. UNEP/GRID-Arendal: News Page Throughout the years, UNEP has found common cause with indigenous peoplesfrom the Arctic to the Amazon, from Australia to argentina. http://www.grida.no/inf/news/news98/news58.htm

Back to News headlines UNEP Information Note. For use as information. Not an official record. International day of the world's indigenous people 9 August Message by Klaus Toepfer, Executive Director, United Nations Environment Programme NAIROBI, 7 August 1998 - The framework document of the Rio Summit, Agenda 21, recognizes that indigenous peoples are a major group that has much to contribute to the cause of environmental sustainability; because of their knowledge and traditional practices, they have a vital role in environmental management and development. Over the years and through many generations, a holistic traditional knowledge of their lands, natural resources and environment has evolved. In 1992, world leaders expressed the need for full partnership between indigenous peoples and their communities, governments and, where appropriate, intergovernmental organizations. They also declared that national and international efforts to implement sustainable environmental development should recognize, accommodate, promote and strengthen the role of indigenous peoples and their communities. Six years after the Rio Summit and three years into the United Nations International Decade for the World's Indigenous People, we must reflect on the progress made in strengthening international cooperation in finding solutions to problems faced by indigenous peoples in such areas as human rights, the environment, development, education and health.

82. Poblacion Nativa De Las Americas, Argentina law was and is still criticized for not having representation from indigenous peopleson advisory committees for these programs. argentina currently recognizes http://www.soc.uu.se/mapuche/indgen/Indarg01.html

Indigenous People in Argentina Pamela Burke Overview There 16 to 20 indigenous groups in Argentina which dwell primarily in the North of the country, bordering Bolivia and Paraguay. The larger groups are the Collas (35,000), the Chiriguanos (15,000), the Tobas (15,000), the Mapuches (40,000), the Guaranies (10,500) of Misiones, and the Wichi (25,000). Further South, about 36,000 Mapuches live in the province of Nequen and Tehuelches, bordering on Chile. There are also varying estimates of Quechua and Quichua speakers in Argentina depending upon seasonal employment. In the Tierra del Fuego, there are also some Selk'namgon people. Quechua is the most widely spoken indigenous language in the northwestern provinces. While there are about 5,000 permanent residents who are Quechua speakers in the province of Jujuy, there have been estimates of about 800,000 Quechua speakers from Bolivia coming to Argentina for employment, including 200,000 temporary laborers, 100,000 looking for work, and 500,000 living in Buenos Aires. Chiringuan, Choroti, Mataco, Mocovi, and Toba are spoken in the Gran Chaco. In Mesopotamia, Guarani is the main language for indigenous people. Mapudungun is spoken in Patagonia, while Yamana, Ona, and Selk'namgon are spoken in Tierra del Fuego.

83. Indigenous Peoples References to National Constitutions of the Americas on the Rights of IndigenousPeoples and Environment (español) Select Country http://www.itpcentre.org/leg_index.htm

HOME CONTACT US Papers and Documents: El Derecho Indígena Consuetudinario y Positivo Argentino (Spanish) References to National Constitutions of the Americas on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Environment Select Country: Argentina Bolivia Brazil Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Ecuador El Salvador Guatemala Honduras México Nicaragua Panamá Paraguay Perú Uruguay USA Venezuela Binding Legal Frameworks Convention on Biological Diversity May 2000 Agenda 21: Chapter 26 International Labour Organization - Convention 169 June 1989 Pending for Adoption Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People In Drafting Process Organization of American States: Draft of the Inter-American Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People September 1995 Other Declarations Indigenous Peoples' Seattle Declaration December 1999 Geneva Declaration on the Health and Survival of Indigenous Peoples November 1999 The Mataatua Declaration on Cultural and Intellectual Property Right of Indigenous Peoples Technical Consultation June 1996 CASE STUDIES ARGENTINA: Depletion in the region of Susquez, Jujuy

84. Music And Composers Of Argentina In the northeastern part of argentina, called Mesopotamia, the indigenous peopleshave accepted European dances such as the mazurka, waltz, polka (which http://www.sbgmusic.com/html/teacher/reference/cultures/argent.html

Music and Composers of Argentina The South American country of Argentina is home to a variety of musical styles and traditions. Many of them are the result of a blending of indigenous and immigrant cultures. Spanish colonists arrived in the 1500s, and another big wave of immigrants (mostly Spaniards and Italians, and some people from France, Germany, Great Britain, and Poland) came from the 1870s to the 1940s. Africans were brought to Argentina by Spanish colonists to work as slaves, but their numbers were greatly diminished during a yellow fever epidemic in 1871. Descendents of immigrants make up about 85% of the population of Argentina today. As a result, art music in Argentina has followed patterns similar to those in Europe since the 1500s. Folk Music of Argentina There are two main kinds of folk music heard almost everywhere in Argentina. One is music that comes from original indigenous cultures (there are many), and the other is creole music that has evolved from the culture of the Spanish colonists and their descendants, often mixing with local original traditions. European dances, popular songs, religious music, instruments, and festivals such as Carnival were brought to Argentina by immigrants, and have evolved into the creole music enjoyed today. Argentina is divided into different regions according to geography and climate, and each of these areas has cultural characteristics of its own. Patagonia, which is in the south, has not had as many visitors or colonists over the centuries as other areas (the weather can be daunting), so much of the folk music is still basically the same indigenous music that it has been for centuries. It is grounded in a spiritual tradition involving life events: birth, childhood, puberty, healing, marriage, hunting, herding flocks to grazing land, expressing gratitude, and death.

85. Information By Country: AMERICA The indigenous and Campesino Biological Corridor in Central America. ArgentinaArgentina peoples and forests threatened by Canadian mining company. http://www.wrm.org.uy/peoples/America.html

Defenders of the forests - AMERICAS ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN THE WRM BULLETIN Africa Asia Oceania General ... The Indigenous and Campesino Biological Corridor in Central America Argentina Argentina: Peoples and forests threatened by Canadian mining company A forestry company invades Guarani community lands in Misiones Forest conserved by the Wichí destroyed by agricultural companies Battle over gas pipeline in the long struggle of the Kolla peoples ... The struggle of the Kolla people Belize Villagers defend their mangroves Bolivia Community-based forest management in the history of the indigenous peoples Peasants and indigenous peoples march in favour of the right to natural resources Shell and Enron Gas pipeline in the Chiquitano Forest Indigenous peoples concerned by oil prospection ... Indigenous communities against logging company in Bolivia Brazil Brazil: Old hydroelectric dam project again threatens Amazon peoples Indigenous peoples restart their struggle against dams on the Xingu river Local peoples defend biodiversity in Espirito Santo The rights of Aracruz and the rights of the people ... "Forward, Brazil" . . . towards further destruction of the Amazon

86. ZNet | Colombia | SOS FROM THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES OF PUTUMAYO On July 26, 2001, the 128 district councils that represent the IndigenousPeoples of Putumayo signed an agreement with the Colombian government. http://www.zmag.org/content/showarticle.cfm?SectionID=9&ItemID=2122

87. Indigenous Peoples (2) en que...... indigenous peoples (2). Historia natural y moral de las Indios microformImprint Sevilla I. de Leon, 1590. http://www.nd.edu/~kic/collections/subjects/indigenouspeoples.html

ND Home University Libraries Kellogg/Kroc Information Center Collections Microform Collection Hesburgh Library Holdings A to Z Listings AtoZ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Subject Listings Argentina Art Bolivia Brazil ... Spain Indigenous Peoples (2) Historia natural y moral de las Indios [microform] Imprint: Sevilla: I. de Leon, 1590. Description: en que se tratan las cosas notables del cielo, y elementos, metales, plantas, y animales dellas, y los ritos, y ceremonias, leyes, y gouierno, y guerras de los Indios/ compuesta por Joseph de Acosta. 535 p.; 21 cm. Indians in Brazil, 1977-1986: pamphlets. Coverage: Racial groups in Brazil. Imprint: Brazil: various publishers, 1977-1986. Description: 8 items ; ill., maps. Princeton University Latin American pamphlet collection. Quick links Affiliated Catalogs e-Journal Locator Electronic Forms Electronic Reserves Hours Libraries FAQ Other Libraries Searching Internet Subject Homepages Virtual Ref Desk document.write("This page updated on " + document.lastModified) Kellogg/Kroc Information Center 318 Hesburgh Center for International Studies University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, Indiana 46556-5677

88. Indigenous Peoples (3) indigenous peoples (3). The couple in the cage videorecording a Guatinauiodyssey directed and produced by Coco Fusco and Paula Heredia. http://www.nd.edu/~kic/latinamer/subjects/indigenouspeoples.html

ND Home University Libraries Kellogg/Kroc Information Center Latin American Studies Latin American Studies Videos A to Z Listings AtoZ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Subject Listings Argentina Art Bolivia Brazil ... Religion Indigenous Peoples (3) The couple in the cage [videorecording]: a Guatinaui odyssey directed and produced by Coco Fusco and Paula Heredia. Chicago, Ill.: Video Data Bank, c1993. 1 videocassette (31 min.): sd., col. with bw sequences; 1/2 in. VHS. "Full color depictions of the display in various museums of an aboriginal couple from Gautinau, an island off the coast of Mexico, are contrasted with archival footage from the 1920's and 30's showing various occasions when aboriginals were put on public display at circuses, sideshows and the like. Emphasis is placed on the response of the people viewing the Gautinaui couple. The is a surprise ending." The Incas remembered Creative Projects, Inc.; [Canoga Park, CA]: Monterey Home Video, c1986. 1 videocassette (ca. 60 min.): sd., col.; 1/2 in. A look at the ancient Incan civilization from its beginnings to its demise at the hands of the invading Spanish conquistadors focusing on its scientific and architectural achievements.

89. CERDConcluding Observations: ARGENTINA 6. The Committee welcomes argentina's recent ratification of the Convention concerningIndigenous and Tribal peoples in Independent Countries (International http://sim.law.uu.nl/SIM/CaseLaw/uncom.nsf/804bb175b68baaf7c125667f004cb333/d9ea

90. [The United]: Establishing A Voice: Recognizing Indigenous Peoples Around The Wo Establishing A Voice Recognizing indigenous peoples Around the Worldby Vanessa Emery At the Sydney Olympics, Australia publicized http://myams.org/united/3-2/articles/emery2.html

A Word from the Editor...... War of Words In the Name of Free Trade? International ... Email Us... Establishing A Voice: Recognizing Indigenous Peoples Around the World by Vanessa Emery A t the Sydney Olympics, Australia publicized to the world its reconciliation plan with its Aboriginal population. The Olympic flame was lit by Aboriginal runner Cathy Freeman, who later went on to win a gold medal and the hearts of the world. The closing ceremonies included the Australian group Midnight Oil singing their anthem of Aboriginal suffering, The Beds are Burning. Their clothes were marked with the simple message SORRY, echoing the Australian government's official apology for the treatment of its Aboriginal population. Australia spoke to the world, and with its mastery of pageantry and symbolism, it set a standard towards which other countries should strive. It appears that in both Canada and Australia, symbols alone are not enough. Change cannot occur until there is a fundamental readjustment of perspective, an understanding of difference. Thus, semantic debate over how to address Native people is meaningful in that it asks fundamental questions about who constitutes a people, a culture, and how they choose to represent their identity. In Canada, the term 'First Nations people' is widely accepted as the politically correct umbrella terminology, although it is also important to refer precisely to different First Nations groups. However, debate does not end at terminology but has further implications for challenging the ability of non-First Nations people to talk meaningfully about First Nations groups, necessitating that First Nations groups are essential agents in any plans for reconciliation.

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