WIPO: The pressing need for equality
02-06-2020
ASIPI 2019: Cultural capital
28-10-2019
Theresa Secord's great grandmother
Becoming an entrepreneur is not an easy route to take. But when you’re an indigenous woman, it can be even tougher. Sarah Morgan interviews bold women about their experiences and the role IP can play in empowerment.
The Native American story is one of land loss and the extreme suffering that came with colonisation. It’s important to acknowledge the truth of these events, but also not to forget other stories—those of economic self-sufficiency and creative entrepreneurship.
An important part of the Native American story is how they have fought to protect their cultural expressions and traditions from exploitation. Penobscot woman Theresa Secord is just one of many examples of indigenous women who have led these efforts.
In the mid-1800s, indigenous women began taking their woven baskets to coastal Maine resort towns in the summer to sell to tourists, but learning how to weave subsequently waned in popularity. Now, Secord is playing a vital role in the resurrection of one of what is one of the oldest known Native American crafts.
The rest of this article is locked for subscribers only. Please login to continue reading.
If you don't have a login, you will need to purchase a subscription to gain access to this article, including all our online content. Please use this link and follow the steps.
For multi-user price options, or to check if your company has an existing subscription to us that we can add you to for FREE, please email Atif Choudhury at achoudhury@worldipreview.com
Indigenous women, entrepreneurs, Theresa Secord, Native American, Sámi, Solveig Ballo, WIPO, Rebecka Forsgren, intellectual property, empowerment
