This Yearbook covers the period January-December 2007 and provides an update on the state of affairs of indigenous peoples worldwide through country reports covering most of the indigenous world and updated information on the international and regional processes relating to indigenous peoples.Thanks to the contributions from indigenous and non-indigenous scholars and activists, The Indigenous World 2008 gives an overview of crucial developments in 2007 that have impacted on the indigenous peoples of the world. The Indigenous World 2008 is a source of information and an indispensable tool for those who need to be informed about the most recent issues and developments within the indigenous world.