Indigenous Peoples

Indigenous peoples carry unique knowledge, traditions, languages, histories, and relationships with the land that have often developed over thousands of years. The Human Constitution explores the dignity and rights of indigenous communities and the responsibility to preserve and learn from their cultural heritage and wisdom. Through Istima, humanity is increasingly recognizing the value of diverse ways of understanding life, stewardship, community, and our relationship with the natural world. Indigenous perspectives represent important cultural treasures that enrich the larger human story.