Being more than merely an aid distribution programme, the Sakhalin Indigenous Minorities Development Plan is creating opportunities for the Sakhalin Indigenous Minorities to acquire new knowledge and experience in field of active discussion and resolution of issues of critical importance to them. A product of successful collaboration among the indigenous minorities, the Company and the authorities, the Development Plan is notable for empowering the Sakhalin Indigenous Minorities to choose their own path to sustainable future. Gregory E. Guldin,
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History of Sakhalin Indigenous PeopleThe Indigenous peoples who live in Sakhalin number 4,000 or 0.7% of the total population. They belong to four main ethnic groups: the Nivkh, the Uilta (Orok), the Evenki, and the Nanai.
Number of Indigenous Minorities of the North Residing in Sakhalin Oblast by District [2]
Source: oblast and district administration offices 1- Mostly repatriated to Japan after World War II and the termination of Japanese administration of southern Sakhalin. 2 - As of January 1, 2010; aside from these seven districts of traditional indigenous settlement, small numbers of indigenous residents can be found in the other districts of Sakhalin. |
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Received the main award in the all-Russian Corporate Philanthropy Leaders contest in nomination The Best Programme for Corporate Philanthropy Policy and Company’s Social Investments Principles Winner of Vitus Bering International Award Winner of social investments contest “Corporate Donor of Russia – 2008” First prize at the Far Eastern International Festival of Indigenous People Warning: system(): Cannot execute a blank command in /var/www/simdpc81/public_html/eng.php on line 229 |