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Colonization and Decolonization Colonization and 500..··YEARS.. OF.- ~ INDIGENOUS Decolonization A Manual for Indigenous st Liberation in the 21 Century by Zig-Zag :RESISTANCE. .. WARRIOR Publications Purpose: to Promote Indigenous Warrior Culture, Fighting Spirit, & Resistance Movement. Contact: [email protected] How to Use this Manual 5. Immediate steps shall be taken, in Trust and Non-Self-Governing Territories or all other territories which have not yet attained This manual is divided into 4 sections. The 1st section defines colonialism, its methods, & its history up to today independence, to transfer all powers to the peoples of those territories, without any conditions or reservations, in accordance with (i.e., the US invasion & occupation ofIraq). The 2nd section details the impact colonialism has had on Indigenous peoples, their freely expressed will and desire, without any distinction as to race, creed or colour, in order to enable them to enjoy complete including sociologicalee individual impacts. The 3rd section examines the concept of decolonization. The 4t1i section independence and freedom. discusses decolonization within North America. It will be seen that the liberation of Indigenous peoples in N. America is closely-connected to a global process ofresistance & survival. This manual is intended for self-study as well as for use in training classes. The following are lesson plans that can be used or adapted for the classroom. 6. Any attempt aimed at the partial or total· disruption ofthe national unity and the territorial integrity ofa country is incompatible ,..-----------------. with the purposes and principles ofthe Charter ofthe United Nations, Lesson Plans 3 Classes Total - ------------1-----...,..-------- 1. Introduction & History 7. All States shall observe faithfully and strictly the provisions ofthe Charter ofthe United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Sections 1 & 2 can be held as separate A. Define Colonialism, 4 Stages of Colonialism. rd th Human Rights and the present Declaration on the basis ofequality, non-interference in the internal affairs of all States, and respect B. History ofColonialism. 45 min.- 1 hour classes; the 3 & 4 for the sovereign rights ofall peoples and their territorial integrity. a. Egyptian sections on Decolonization can be b. European presented as one X 1 hour class. c. Roman Total: 3 classes at 1 hour each: 3 hours. APPENDIX B d. 1492: Invasion ofAmericas, 1498 N. America e. Revolts; Settler & Afrikan f. Final Phase N. America 1890 Training Aids Excerpts from: g. Africa, Asia & the Middle-East 1948 United Nations Genocide Convention h. War & the Rise ofUSA 1st Class: maps ofworld, flip­ i. WW2 & UN 'Decolonization' chart/board, graphic poster-boards, The Contracting Parties, j. Vietnam! US Domestic Unrest video clips ofevents/news. k. New World Order-War for Oil nd 2 Class: flip-chart/board, graphic Having considered the declaration made by the General Assembly ofthe United Nations in its resolution 96(1) dated 11 December 1946 C. Conclusion poster-boards, video clips. that genocide is' a crime under international law, contrary to the spirit and aims of the United Nations and condemned by the' civilized rc1 ------------2------------ 3 Class: flip-chart/board, graphic world; 2. Impacts of Colonialism poster-boards, video clips, Warrior A. European Settler Society Unity flag, large map ofN. America. Recognizing that at all periods ofhistory genocide has inflicted great losses on humanity; and Being convinced that, in order to a. Settler-Nations - liberate mankind from such an odious scourge, international co-operation is.required, _b. Imperialism c. Apartheid Training Tips Hereby agree as hereinafter provided: d. White Supremacy ARTICLE 1 e. Patriarchy • Be motivated & enthusiastic: f. Neo-colonialism use graphic training aids. The Contracting Parties confirm that genocide, whether committed in time ofpeace, or in time ofwar, is a crime under international law g. Pyramid ofPower/Social Structure History & colonialism can be which they undertake to prevent and to punish. B. Sociological Impact hard subjects to teach. Genocide ARTICLE 2 a. Instructors must strive to make b. Loss ofSovereignty & Territory it interesting, inspiring & c. Assimilation In the presentConvention, genocide means any ofthe following acts committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, relevant to student. C. Individual Impact ethical, racial or religious group as such: a. Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder • Know your subject. This (a) Killing members ofthe group; b. Individualism, Identity, Inferiority material can-be difficult to (b) Causing serious bodily or mental harm to members ofthe group; (c) Deliberately inflicting on the group conditions oflife calculated to bring.about its physical destruction in whole or in part; c. Internal Violence present. Study & prepare. • Emphasize important points (d) Imposing measures intended to prevent births within the group; d. Alchohol, Drugs, Suicide (e) Forcibly transferring children ofthe group to another group. e. Health - and concepts. D. Conclusion • Use intro, body, & conclusion ARTICLE 3 3 (tell them what you're gonna ------------ ----~------- 3. Decolonization tell them, tell 'theun, tell 'em The following acts shall be punishable: a. Culture what you told 'em). (a) Genocide; b. Warrior Culture/Fighting Spirit • If practical, hold classes (b) Conspiracy to commit genocide; c. Identifying the Common Enemy consecutively (3 in a row, with (c) Direct and public incitement to commit genocide; (d) Attempt to commit genocide; d. Disengaging from Colonial System 10-15 min. breaks). (e) Complicity in genocide e. Liberation ofMind & Spirit f. Active Use ofTerritory ARTICLE 4 4. Decolonization in N. America "Knowledge makes a a. Decline ofRomanlUSSRlUSA person unfit to be a slave.II Persons committing genocide or any of the other acts enumerated in Article 3 shall be punished, whether they are b. USA: An Empire Divided Frederick Douglas constitutionally responsible rulers, public officials or private individuals. c. Mexico & US Southwest End of Excerpt d. Insurgency in Iraq e. Crises, Conflict & Resistance For presentations, contact: Conclusion [email protected] 31 Note: the purpose of these appendices is notto promote the United Nations, but rather to show the hypocrisy of colonial states and a global system that claims to stand for human rights, peace & freedom. ' Colonization &. Decolonization APPENDIX A By Zig Zag Summer2006 UN DECLARATION ON DECOLONIZATION Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples Adopted by General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV) of 14 December 1960 The General Assembly, Mindful ofthe determination proclaimed by the peoples of the world in the Charter ofthe United Nations to reaffirm faith in Contents fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth ofthe human person, in the equal rights ofmen and women and ofnations large and small and to promote social progress and better standards oflife in larger freedom, Conscious of the need for the creation of conditions of stability and well-being and peaceful and friendly relations based on Introduction p. 1 respect for the principles of equal rights and self-determination of all peoples, and of universal respect for, and observance ot: human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion, Stages of Colonialism p. 2 Recognizing the passionate yearning for freedom in all dependent peoples and the decisive role" of such peoples in the attainment oftheir independence, Aware ofthe increasing conflicts resulting from the denial ofor impediments in the way ofthe freedom ofsuch peoples, which 1. History of Colonialism p.3 constitute a serious threat to world peace, Considering the important role of the United Nations in assisting the movement for independence in Trust and Non- Self­ 2. Impacts of Colonialism p. 12 Governing"Territories, Recognizing that the peoples ofthe world ardently desire the end ofcolonialism in all its manifestations, 3. Decolonization p. 20 Convinced that the continued existence of colonialism prevents the development of international economic co-operation, impedes the social, cultural and economic development of dependent peoples and militates against the United Nations ideal ofuniversal 4. Decolonization in N. America p.26 peace, . Affirming that peoples may, for their own ends, freely dispose oftheir natural wealth and resources without prejudice to any obligations arising out ofinternational economic co-operation, based upon the principle ofmutual benefit, and international law, Appendix A: UN Declaration on Decolonization p.30 Believing that the process of liberation is irresistible and irreversible and that, in order to avoid serious crises, an end must be put to colonialism and all practices ofsegregation and discrimination associated therewith, " Appendix B: UN Genocide Convention p.31 Welcoming the emergence in recent years of a large number of dependent territories into freedom and independence, and recognizing the increasingly powerful trends towards freedom in such territories which have not yet attained independence; Convinced that all peoples have an inalienable right to complete freedom, the exercise oftheir sovereignty and the integrity of their national territory, Solemnly proclaims the necessity ofbringing to a speedy and unconditional end colonialism in all its forms and manifestations; And to this end Declares that: 1. The subjection ofpeoples to alien subjugation, domination
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