36th Annual Student Research Conference
Returning the Rightful: A Fight for Land Ownership in North America
Claire H. Croxton
Ms. Dalaney Widiger, Faculty Mentor
Indigenous people from all parts of the world have developed their own unique connection to the natural world and all its inhabitants. Each Indigenous community has its own beliefs, religions, and stories that all circle around one common aspect: their land. Whether their lands are oceans and rivers, forests, tundras, deserts, mountains, taigas, jungles, or valleys, all Indigenous populations have a deep connection to their respective lands. However, through generations of colonization and broken treaties, many Indigenous communities have been forced off their ancestral land, losing a vital piece of their culture. As a result, an Indigenous-led movement was formed to push for Indigenous ownership of their land. It is formally known as LandBack and actively works to return native land to native communities The movement started in the United States and Canada but has spread worldwide. The research presented is focused on the North American continent, solely the continental United States and Canada, including Alaska.
Keywords: Indigenous, LandBack, Environmental, Cultural, Global
Topic(s):Anthropology
Environmental Studies
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
Session: 102-5
Location: SUB Georgian Room A
Time: 9:30