Research guide on Maori customary law by Kelly Buchanan of the Library of Congress in the United States. Gives a historical introduction to the subject and explains the current situation. Provides an annotated bibliography of sources for researching Maori customary law, including land law, natural resources law, family law and criminal justice. Gives numerous links to the journal articles, reports and papers listed.
The Arctic Circle site has information on three interrelated themes: natural resources; history and culture; social equity and environmental justice. Material includes studies of the impact of natural resource development, ethnographic portraits of indigenous peoples and their culture, and information on land claims and self-determination. Also includes links to other sites related to the Circumpolar North. The virtual classroom section includes case studies under each of the three main themes. NB. The site has not been updated since January 2009.
Website for Maori Law Review, a monthly periodical reporting law affecting Maori, the indigenous people of New Zealand/Aotearoa. The Review covers decisions of the Maori Land Court and general courts, reports of the Waitangi Tribunal and publications of government and law schools. The Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 and related law; legislative, regulatory and rule changes are also covered. The site complements the printed version and contains the full-text of all issues from December 1993 onwards except the latest few months. A site search engine is available.
UNPO is an international forum for indigenous peoples, minority groups and occupied nations not represented in the principal international organisations such as the United Nations. Its website provides details of membership and list of members, a comprehensive news section, and information on its current activities.
The Center for World Indigenous Studies (CWIS) is an independent, non-profit research and education organisation dedicated to wider understanding and appreciation of the ideas and knowledge of indigenous peoples and the social, economic and political situation of indigenous nations. The Center is active in areas of international law, health policy and public debate. The website provides information about CWIS activities, which include research, seminars, courses and fellowships.
Website of the International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA), an independent international membership organisation, that aims to promote "indigenous peoples' human rights, self -determination, right to territory, control of land and resources, cultural integrity, and the right to development." The site provides information about human rights issues, indigenous issues, abstracts of IWGIA publications, and links to other organisations and institutions working with indigenous people and development issues. The site is available in English and Spanish.
