Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997
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The Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997 is a Philippine law that recognizes and protects the rights, ancestral domains, and cultural integrity of the country’s indigenous peoples.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997 Context triple: [Subanen, legalProtection, Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997]
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A.
Indian Reorganization Act
The Indian Reorganization Act was a 1934 U.S. federal law that ended the allotment of Native American lands, promoted tribal self-government, and aimed to restore and protect tribal land bases and cultures.
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B.
Indian Act
The Indian Act is a Canadian federal law that has long governed and controlled many aspects of First Nations peoples’ lives, including their status, lands, and governance.
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C.
American Indian Religious Freedom Act of 1978
The American Indian Religious Freedom Act of 1978 is a U.S. federal law that recognizes and protects the rights of Native Americans to practice their traditional religions, including access to sacred sites, use of sacred objects, and freedom to worship.
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D.
American Indian Religious Freedom Act Amendments of 1994
The American Indian Religious Freedom Act Amendments of 1994 are U.S. federal revisions that strengthened protections for Native American religious practices, including the ceremonial use of peyote by members of the Native American Church.
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E.
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is an international human rights instrument that sets out minimum standards for the survival, dignity, and well-being of Indigenous peoples worldwide, including their rights to self-determination, culture, land, and resources.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997 Target entity description: The Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997 is a Philippine law that recognizes and protects the rights, ancestral domains, and cultural integrity of the country’s indigenous peoples.
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A.
Indian Reorganization Act
The Indian Reorganization Act was a 1934 U.S. federal law that ended the allotment of Native American lands, promoted tribal self-government, and aimed to restore and protect tribal land bases and cultures.
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B.
Indian Act
The Indian Act is a Canadian federal law that has long governed and controlled many aspects of First Nations peoples’ lives, including their status, lands, and governance.
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C.
American Indian Religious Freedom Act of 1978
The American Indian Religious Freedom Act of 1978 is a U.S. federal law that recognizes and protects the rights of Native Americans to practice their traditional religions, including access to sacred sites, use of sacred objects, and freedom to worship.
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D.
American Indian Religious Freedom Act Amendments of 1994
The American Indian Religious Freedom Act Amendments of 1994 are U.S. federal revisions that strengthened protections for Native American religious practices, including the ceremonial use of peyote by members of the Native American Church.
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E.
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is an international human rights instrument that sets out minimum standards for the survival, dignity, and well-being of Indigenous peoples worldwide, including their rights to self-determination, culture, land, and resources.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Philippine law
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human rights law ⓘ indigenous rights law ⓘ |
| abbreviation |
CADT
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CALT ⓘ NCIP ⓘ |
| country | Philippines ⓘ |
| createsInstrument |
Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title
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Certificate of Ancestral Land Title ⓘ |
| dateEnacted | 1997-10-29 ⓘ |
| definesTerm |
ancestral domains
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ancestral lands ⓘ indigenous cultural communities ⓘ indigenous peoples ⓘ |
| establishes | National Commission on Indigenous Peoples ⓘ |
| implementsPrinciple |
respect for customary laws
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self-determination of indigenous peoples ⓘ |
| jurisdiction |
Republic of the Philippines
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linked to:
Philippines
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| language | English ⓘ |
| legalCitation | Republic Act No. 8371 ⓘ |
| legislativeBody | Congress of the Philippines ⓘ |
| officeOfSigner | President of the Philippines ⓘ |
| policyBasis |
Article XII Section 5 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution
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Article XIV Section 17 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution ⓘ Article XVI Section 12 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution ⓘ Section 22 Article II of the 1987 Philippine Constitution ⓘ |
| purpose |
to ensure respect for the cultural integrity of indigenous peoples
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to promote social justice for indigenous peoples ⓘ to recognize and protect ancestral domains and lands of indigenous peoples ⓘ to recognize, protect, and promote the rights of indigenous cultural communities and indigenous peoples ⓘ |
| recognizesRight |
right to ancestral domains
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right to ancestral lands ⓘ right to cultural integrity ⓘ right to education that respects indigenous culture ⓘ right to free and prior informed consent ⓘ right to maintain and develop indigenous political structures ⓘ right to manage and conserve natural resources within ancestral domains ⓘ right to non-discrimination ⓘ right to participate in decision-making ⓘ right to practice and revitalize cultural traditions and customs ⓘ right to religious, cultural sites, and ceremonies ⓘ right to self-governance and empowerment ⓘ right to social justice and human rights ⓘ |
| scope |
indigenous cultural communities in the Philippines
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indigenous peoples in the Philippines ⓘ |
| shortName | IPRA ⓘ |
| signedBy | Fidel V. Ramos ⓘ |
| subjectMatter |
ancestral domain management
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cultural integrity protection ⓘ indigenous peoples rights ⓘ |
| yearEnacted | 1997 ⓘ |
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Subject: Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997 Description of subject: The Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997 is a Philippine law that recognizes and protects the rights, ancestral domains, and cultural integrity of the country’s indigenous peoples.
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