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 |