Any person, white, black, asian, whatever, can however assess whether this development is in line with the indigenous tradition or something that might distort or endanger it.
Or do you think the same discussion doensn't happen within the indigenous community as well?
I disagree that we're all equal when it comes to defining what is and isn't "indigenous way."
Are certain groups not allowed to change? Why use the word distort or endanger?
We aren't talking about the discussions inside the community. We are talking about people outside the community applying judgements to their decisions and actions.
Did I say that?
>Why use the word distort or endanger?
Because obviously some change can be distorting and/or endagering some things?
The fact that an individual or group is allowed to change doesn't mean each particular change is always for the better.
>We are talking about people outside the community applying judgements to their decisions and actions.
Yes, so? Do you think groups should only get judgements to their decisions and actions from within themselves?