Protecting Indigenous Knowledge Under International Law

Database ID	32521
Institution	University of Saskatchewan Libraries Special Collections
Fonds/Collection	University of Saskatchewan Library Theses and Dissertations
File/Item Reference	etd-12092008-110543
Date of creation	2002
Physical description/extent	1 thesis; 206 pages
Number of images	1
External URL	http://library2.usask.ca/theses/available/etd-12092008-110543/unrestricted/Cowley-Head_Blanche_Cathleen_2002.pdf
Scope and content	This thesis argues that the most promising source of external protection of the distinctive indigenous cultural heritages and knowledge is international human rights law. It is argued that human rights law is the area of international law that is most receptive to indigenous peoples' legal status and concerns and has the most potential for protecting the integrity of indigenous heritages and knowledge in a manner that is compatible with indigenous conceptual frameworks and values. Others areas of international law, such as environment, trade, intellectual property and cultural property are also assessed in Chapter 3 as potential sources of external protection. Chapter 4 outlines indigenous principles of measuring all potential sources of external legal protection against internal decolonization goals and aspirations for protecting indigenous heritages and knowledge.
Restrictions on access	Permission given for on-line access.
Contributer	Cowley-Head, Blanche Cathleen (author)
Copyright holder	Cowley-Head, Blanche Cathleen
Other terms governing use and reproduction	There are no restrictions on access.
Type	Theses
Primary Media	Textual documents
Specific document types	Thesis
Provenance Access Point	University of Saskatchewan Library. Theses and Dissertations
Treaty boundaries	International
Cultural region	International
Subject	Culture Rights
Date Range(s)	2000-
Permanent Link	https://digital.scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/permalink/32521