The debate over the sections dealing with the preservation of cultural heritage - especially with regard to the indigenous peoples of Atlasia - has peaked my interest. It's actually rather flirtatious seeing as I introduced a bill in the Northeast Assembly yesterday to look into the problem of cultural extinction of indigenous languages, arts, etc. I'm very passionate about these kinds of issues, and if I may say so, my bill (or something like it) could work as a very effective compromise to what's been discussed with regards to this issue.
Council for the Preservation of the Cultural Heritage of Indigenous Peoples Act 2015
Whereas, the Northeast Assembly recognizes that the area now encompassing the Northeast was occupied by tribes of indigenous peoples for thousands of years before European colonization; that such tribes were highly diverse and complex societies with a rich and profound cultural heritage; that the aforementioned cultural heritage was severally curtailed and eliminated both directly and indirectly over the centuries following European colonization; that many indigenous languages, oral and written histories, traditions, art forms, and customs, have become extinct, or are endanger of extinction within the Northeast; and that it is in the interest of the entire Northeast to preserve the surviving cultural heritage of its indigenous populations.
Section 1.
1. Within 60 days of this act coming into law, the Governor shall establish the Council for the Preservation of the Cultural Heritage of Indigenous Peoples (CPCHIP), referred to as the "Council" hereafter.
2. The Council shall be composed of representatives of the Government of the Northeast, appointed by the Governor, and representatives of every federally or regional recognized tribe of indigenous peoples within the Northeast.
3. The Council shall establish its own rules and orders of operation, and shall meet at least three times throughout the year.
Section 2.
1. The Council shall be charged with investigating the extent to which the cultural heritage (meaning indigenous languages, oral and written histories, traditions, art forms, and customs) has become, or is in the process of becoming, extinct within the Northeast.
2. The Council shall establish centers throughout the Northeast to record and preserve the aforementioned cultural heritage for the benefit of the entire community.
3. The Council shall present an annual report to the Assembly on the progress of indigenous cultural preservation.
Section 3.
[Appropriations, to be debated later]
Granted, the bill as it is leaves much to be decided by the Council itself, but on these issue I think that's the preferable method.
Anyway, I thought I'd suggest it to you guys.
