A comparative analysis of legislative and policy support of indigenous cultural transmission in Alaska, Canada, and Azerbaijan

Tobin, Löki Gale

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Does federal recognition of indigenous self-determination lead to federal support of indigenous cultural transmission? This thesis used a multiple-case analysis to answer this question. Research assessed the impact federal and non-federal legislation has had on indigenous cultural transmission in Alaska, Canada, and Azerbaijan respectively. Findings demonstrated that after federal recognition of indigenous self-determination, cultural transmission programs increased in Alaska and Canada. In Azerbaijan, where no such recognition exists, indigenous groups continue to face discrimination and national policies that negatively impact cultural transmission activities. Without federal recognition of indigenous self-determination, indigenous groups worldwide face situations hostile to their cultural survival.

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Thesis (M.A.) University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2011

1. Introduction -- 1.1. Purpose -- 1.2. Introduction -- 1.3. Research importance & potential benefits -- 1.4. Country profiles -- 1.4.1. U.S.-Alaska -- 1.4.2. Canada -- 1.4.3. Azerbaijan -- 1.5. Terminology -- 2. Literature review -- 2.1. Introduction -- 2.2. Indigenous languages -- 2.3. Daily interaction -- 2.4. Indigenous language programs in public education -- 2.5. Importance of cultural and biological diversity -- 2.6. Research questions -- 3. Methods -- 3.1. Introduction -- 3.2. Data -- 3.3. Procedure -- 3.3.1. Significant data -- 3.4. Limitations -- 4. Alaska -- 4.1. Pre-1975 indigenous education policies in Alaska -- 4.2. Post-1975 indigenous education policies in Alaska -- 4.3. Pre-1975 indigenous broadcast policies in Alaska -- 4.4. Post-1975 indigenous broadcast policies in Alaska -- 4.5. Summary -- 5. Canada -- 5.1. Pre-1982 indigenous education policies in Canada -- 5.2. Post-1982 indigenous education policies in Canada -- 5.3. Pre-1982 indigenous broadcast policies in Canada -- 5.4. Post-1982 indigenous broadcast media policies in Canada -- 5.5. Summary -- 6. Azerbaijan -- 6.1. Origins of Azerbaijani indigenous/ethnic groups -- 6.2. Soviet education policies (1920-1991) -- 6.3. Indigenous/ethnic education policies in Azerbaijan -- 6.4. Soviet broadcast policies (1920-1991) -- 6.5. Indigenous/Ethnic broadcast policies in Azerbaijan -- 6.6. Summary -- 7. Comparative analysis and discussion -- 7.1. Introduction -- 7.2. Alaska and Canada -- 7.2. Azerbaijan -- 7.3. Conclusion and future research -- References -- Appendixes.

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2011-05

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Rural Development