CWIS Center for World Indigenous Studies

The Center for World Indigenous Studies (CWIS) is an independent, non-profit organization that is based on research and education. The intent of this organization is to help people develop a broader understanding and appreciation for aspects of indigenous society such as social, economic and political views. This institution strives to educate the public by publishing and distributing ideas, views and voices of individuals from sub-populations who struggle with social exclusion in society. An important goal of CWIS is to establish cooperation between nations; and, to democratize international relations between nations and between nations and states. Dr. Rudolph C. Rÿser, Ph.D. and Chief George Manuel of the Shuswap Tribal Nation founded this independent organization. The organization originated as a means of archiving tribal documents and then transitioned to an organization based on research, education and policy analysis for Aboriginal groups.

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