The Impact of Digital Technology on Indigenous Peoples

http://www.ethnosproject.org/site/?p=568

The author of this article proposes “telecommunication and computer technologies as a way to improve, rather than hinder, self-sufficiency, preservation of culture, real sovereignty, and general economic conditions”. The article highlights information and communication technologies that Indigenous peoples are using today such as video conferencing technology, digitization of documents, and radio broadcast over the Internet which are mainly used for preserving and promoting Indigenous culture, tradition, history, and human rights advocacy.  Further uses include emailing, chat rooms, radio stations, video-conferencing, and simple information-gathering by looking at Web sites. The article also highlights a list of websites for Indigenous Cultures and the Internet.