Indigenous knowledge and the struggle against capitalism

Ulukhaktok society, in northern Canada, has changed greatly since its first contact with European explorers in the 19th century. Due to the spread of capitalism, indigenous societies such as Ulukhaktok, continue to have their way of life threatened. Even though capitalism continues to encroach upon the Ulukhaktok community, the fundamental practice of food sharing still thrives. Many theorists around the globe believe that Marxist thought is the way to overcome the ravages of capitalism, yet most Indigenous scholars believe that Marxism will do little to help the plight of Native peoples.