Indigenous Communities
Definition
Indigenous communities refer to the original inhabitants of a particular region or territory who have distinct cultural, social, and historical ties to that land.
Analogy
Think of indigenous communities as the first guests at a party. They were there before everyone else arrived and have a deep connection to the place.
Related terms
Colonization: The process by which a foreign power establishes control over another country or territory.
Assimilation: The process in which individuals from one culture adopt the customs, language, and values of another culture.
Sovereignty: The authority and self-governing power of a nation or group of people within their own borders.
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