Indigenous People and Inclusivity In Turbulent Times

Indigenous communities across the world continue to confront historical marginalization, displacement, cultural erasure, environmental exploitation, and institutional exclusion despite growing global recognition of Indigenous rights and identities. In contemporary turbulent contexts shaped by globalization, climate change, developmental expansion, and political conflict, Indigenous populations often experience disproportionate vulnerabilities while simultaneously leading struggles for cultural survival, environmental justice, and self-determination. This session seeks to critically examine the challenges and possibilities surrounding Indigenous inclusion, recognition, and justice in rapidly changing societies. It invites contributions exploring Indigenous rights, cultural identity, environmental displacement, land conflicts, state policies, traditional knowledge systems, legal recognition, and resistance movements. The session also encourages interdisciplinary perspectives on decolonization, representation, participation, and inclusive governance within national and transnational contexts. Particular attention will be given to the lived experiences of Indigenous peoples navigating systems of exclusion while preserving cultural autonomy and collective identity. By fostering critical dialogue across disciplines and regions, this session aims to contribute to broader debates on social justice, inclusivity, and the protection of Indigenous communities in an increasingly uncertain world.