Who are Indigenous Peoples?

Relevant Treaties and Conventions: Indigenous Peoples United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, 2007: The first 5 Articles, of the full 46 Articles, read as follows: Article 1 Indigenous peoples have the right to the full enjoyment, as a collective or as individuals, of all human rights and fundamental freedoms as recognized in …

Nations Vs Micro-Nations

Nations Vs Micro-Nations We believe that a Micro-Nation is simply a small Nation, perhaps because of its small geographical territory, or its small population. But what makes a nation a Nation, or a micro-nation into a Micro-Nation? According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, part of the definition of ‘nation’ is: “A community of people composed of one …

Natural Law Vs Common Law

Natural Law is loosely defined as the set of laws of the universe, god-given laws, and/or our knowledge of good and evil, which exist within us and which are, at the same time, exterior to humans’ minds or consciousness. Animals as well as humans often act subconsciously according to the principles of Natural Law. Many …