Explore tens of thousands of sets crafted by our community.
Indigenous Approaches to Peace
20
Flashcards
0/20
Maori
The Maori of New Zealand use the 'Marae' (meeting grounds) to resolve conflicts, bringing community together to dialogue and share views.
Haudenosaunee (Iroquois)
The Haudenosaunee Confederacy uses the 'Great Law of Peace', guided by the principles of peace, power and righteousness.
Babylonians
Historical records such as the 'Code of Hammurabi' show a system of laws aimed at maintaining social order and minimizing conflict.
Zulu
In Zulu society, the 'Indaba' is a process of conflict resolution and consensus-building among groups.
Kuna (Guna)
The Kuna people utilize consensus and communal meetings, known as 'gatherings in the Onmaket Nega', to resolve issues peacefully.
Samoa
The 'fono' is a Samoan practice where chiefs gather to resolve conflicts through dialogue and traditional ceremonies.
Navajo (Diné)
The Navajo employ the 'Peacemaker Court' where traditional teachings and restorative justice principles are used to resolve disputes.
Inuit
Inuit conflict resolution often includes storytelling, whereby lessons and social values are imparted, reducing tensions and fostering understanding.
Lakota Sioux
The Lakota Sioux practice 'Wiping of Tears', a ceremonial act as part of their grieving process that serves to restore peace and social balance.
Aboriginal Australians
Aboriginal conflict resolution includes 'sorry business', a series of rituals and practices expressing and resolving grief and disputes.
Aymara
The Aymara people use community-led problem-solving and public discussions in open assemblies known as 'ayllus' to maintain harmony.
Berbers
Berber conflict resolution often involves mediation by respected community elders who help to negotiate and settle disputes.
Hawaiians
Native Hawaiians utilize a process known as 'Ho'oponopono', which is a practice of reconciliation and forgiveness among family and community members.
Tibetans
Tibetans employ the Dalai Lama's teachings on compassion and nonviolence as guiding principles for personal and community peace.
Masai
The Masai community resolves conflicts through negotiations under the guidance of tribal elders known as 'Laigwanani'.
Kurdish
The Kurdish people have traditional assemblies called 'Dewans' where disputes are addressed through communal decision-making and restorative justice approaches.
Andean Indigenous
Andean communities engage in 'harmonious living' practices (Sumak Kawsay), emphasizing a balanced relationship with nature and community for dispute avoidance.
Tuareg
The Tuareg people's conflict resolution involves a combination of acknowledging grievances, reparations, and embracing a shared community identity.
Mongolian Nomads
Mongolian nomads use traditional methods including 'negotiation yurts', where parties come together in a neutral setting to discuss and resolve conflicts.
Achuar
The Achuar of the Amazon rainforest practice community-wide discussions and dream sharing to predict and prevent conflicts from escalating.
© Hypatia.Tech. 2024 All rights reserved.