Brightening the Covenant Chain: Shining a light on the power of Indigenous diplomacy

There is a concerted effort in various Western countries, notably the United States, Canada, Finland, Australia, and New Zealand, for governments to better recognise the voices and rights of Indigenous peoples. While these geographically separate peoples have diverse and contrasting histories, their historical experiences have common themes, including colonisation, dispossession, and systemic disadvantage. A group of researchers based at the University of Hull in the UK is fostering new perspectives that hold promise to strengthen future intercultural relations that recognise deep histories of Indigenous diplomacy.

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(The main image is taken from the interactive map ‘Movement and Common World in Early America’, and you can see it here)