Indigenous land rights

Indigenous land rights are the rights of indigenous people (such as Native Americans, Aboriginals, or Maoris) to use and live on certain lands. It recognizes the indigenous people’s long history of living on their traditional lands, and their special connection to the land it has for their culture and livelihood. These rights include having the land protected from people taking it away or using it without the permission of the indigenous people. It also includes the right to hunt, fish, and gather on the land, and use its natural resources in a sustainable manner. Many countries, like the United States, have laws in place to protect these rights.