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Legitimacy of customary law

The Importance of Legal Legitimacy for Indigenous Communities in the Digital Era

The Dean of the Faculty of Law at Universitas Pattimura, Dr. Hendrik Salmon, emphasized the importance of establishing clear legal legitimacy for customary law and traditional governance systems. In his statement to the media following the International Seminar on "The Existence of Indigenous Communities Facing the Digitalization Era," Dr. Salmon explained that legal clarity is the primary foundation for the functioning of customary law and traditional governance systems.Read More ...

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International Seminar: The Existence of Indigenous Communities in the Digital Era

The Faculty of Law, Universitas Pattimura, held an international seminar on "The Existence of Indigenous Communities Facing the Digitalization Era," highlighting the challenges and opportunities faced by indigenous communities in the face of global digitalization. The event, held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, was conducted via a hybrid format via Zoom and in-person at the Faculty Auditorium.Read More ...