Ignorance of native american political ideas is a generalized feature of western and eastern political thinking. The Arhuaco Tribe of Colombia have resisted colonization, both physical and intellectual, until the present day - a story which counts as a miracle of resilience.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3mMB_BSTk4&t=32s

The tribe has institutions and traditions of deliberation, dialogue, and decision-making which are independent of enlightenment western norms, making it a fascinating and rare glimpse of diversity in decision making collectives.

Over the past 10 years I have had the privilege of researching, interviewing and living with Arhuaco leaders and the wider community.