Original Indigenous Economies

Published April 21, 2020

Prior to European contact, indigenous peoples had a long history of engaging in the dynamic economies and governance structures that we recognize today as the necessary ingredients for prosperity. Traditional systems of governance, clear ownership claims, and robust trade networks allowed indigenous peoples to innovate and prosper in a changing world.
 

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