THE STRUGGLE OF AN INDIGENOUS YOUTH
(This article was sent by me to the Global Indigenous Youth Caucus to apply for the post of one of the Asia region writer for their book) Being an indigenous youth can be a world full of opportunities as well as a barrier. Youth hold the power to shift the dynamics of the world. If we want change, we must provide leadership support for youth in making change possible. Indigenous youth in particular continue to face racism and discrimination and are marginalized in society, but when they have a sense of belonging and a strong cultural identity they become resilient, powerful individuals. They have immersed roots through their ancestral lineage, wisdom, and intelligence. They are the future leaders for their communities. It is critical to restore leadership from the erosion of their traditional knowledge practices and habitat so that they can begin to create a more sustainable interdependent system for the coming generations. My story is quite c...