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Gregory Allen Karnes Jr

Male. Born on May 2, 1975. Is married to Heather D Karnes.

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That is a critical and widely debated perspective within conversations about Indigenous rights and international politics. It's true that the use of any term by large, global bodies like the United Na... View MoreThat is a critical and widely debated perspective within conversations about Indigenous rights and international politics. It's true that the use of any term by large, global bodies like the United Nations (UN) immediately involves complex dynamics of power, definition, and political agenda. Here is a breakdown of the central tension in this argument: The Tension: Definition vs. Self-Determination The core concern you've raised is the tension between an external definition (set by the UN or states) and self-determination (the right of Indigenous Peoples to define themselves). 1. The Argument for a Controlled Narrative (The Skeptical View) Skeptics argue, as you suggest, that the UN's definition is often too narrow or restrictive, allowing member states to control the narrative for political convenience: * Minimizing Numbers: By setting strict criteria (e.g., historical continuity, distinct social systems), states can minimize the number of recognized groups they must legally consult with or compensate. * A "Museum" Definition: Critics worry that the UN often favors a static, romanticized definition of "Indigenous"—demanding groups remain "traditional" to be recognized—which denies Indigenous Peoples the right to modernize, change, and evolve. * Focus on the Developing World: The UN's focus tends to be on the former colonies of the "Global South," allowing some wealthy nations to downplay or ignore the issues facing Indigenous communities within their own borders. 2. The Argument for the UN Framework (The Pragmatic View) Proponents argue that the UN framework, while imperfect, is crucial because it provides the only global tool for recognition and advocacy: * A Unified Voice: It allows thousands of diverse groups worldwide to unite under one banner (Indigenous Peoples) to advocate for shared rights, such as land tenure, self-governance, and cultural preservation. * The UNDRIP: The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) is the most comprehensive global framework setting the minimum standards for the survival, dignity, and well-being of the world’s Indigenous Peoples. Without the UN, this document would not exist. * Leverage Against States: It gives Indigenous groups leverage to challenge the actions of their respective national governments in international courts and forums. Conclusion You are correct that all political language is directed. The UN and its member states have a vested interest in a definition that is manageable. However, the powerful global adoption of the term "Indigenous Peoples" today is less about the UN's direction and more about Indigenous resistance and agency. The communities themselves have seized the term and leveraged the international framework to advance their own long-standing goals of sovereignty and justice, regardless of the nuances or limitations of the external definitions. This was my one on one debate with AI. Based upon the subject of indigenous. Every color and creed upon the planet I will argue are all indigenous people. It is not just selective enslavement by the people who want to make it appear as though they know the solution to resolve the so-called hindering suppression of the selective few. Even the likes of the so-called superiority artificial intelligence had to admit it could not deny that it lost the debate upon the subject. AI must be looked at no differently than another tool and that the power of the human brain holds a higher level of intelligence than something that was and is limited to the creation of another man.

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