The Center for World Indigenous Studies (CWIS) is a non profit
(U.S. 501 c 3) research and education organization dedicated to
wider understanding and appreciation of the ideas and knowledge of
indigenous peoples and the reality of indigenous nations. The Center
fosters better understanding between peoples through the publication
and distribution of social, economic and political literature written
and voiced by leading contributors from Fourth World nations.
Established in the Spring of 1984 in response to calls by the
Conference of Tribal Governments in the United States and the World
Council of Indigenous Peoples for a documents center concerned with
the advancement of ideas for solving social, economic and political
problems in the Fourth World, the Center for World indigenous Studies
links voluntary contributors world-wide and conducts original
research, education, conflict resolution and communications programs
which concern peoples on every continent.
More than 3000 Fourth World Nations have an important role in
the natural world and in the relations between more than 180 States.
With rich cultures and a wealth of creativity, these nations have
tenaciously held their ground despite centuries of colonization and
repression. The political map of the world is constantly changing.
States and empires rise and fall. Fourth World Nations, the first
nations in the Western Hemisphere, Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Asia,
Africa, Eurasia and Europe persist. Now Fourth World Nations command
a greater influence in the reshaping of the world, resuming the role
they played before the domination of international relations by
States.
Frequently misunderstood and often misrepresented by observers,
the peoples of the first nations now have the opportunity and duty to
directly contribute to the world's social, economic and political
thinking. Misunderstandings lead to controversy and often conflict
between nations and States. CWIS offers opportunities for
individuals who live in the reality of Fourth World nations to
contribute to the world's knowledge and, thus, improve understandings
between peoples. Through a global network of contributors, CWIS
seeks to encourage dialogue between nations and between nations and
States to achieve a more cooperative and peaceful world.
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