Departments

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Department of Social Sciences – University of Xaragua

The Department of Social Sciences at the University of Xaragua is designed to provide a specialized and structured approach to higher education through microprograms rather than traditional degree programs. Our model is based on flexibility, academic rigor, and a commitment to historical and political understanding specific to Xaragua and the South.

Structure of the Department

The department exclusively offers microprograms, which are short, intensive, and highly specialized courses designed to equip students with essential knowledge in key areas of social sciences.

To enroll in any microprogram, students must first complete or have previously taken the "Complete History of Xaragua" course, which serves as the foundational prerequisite for all further studies.

Pathways to Certification and Degree Equivalence

Our microprogram-based structure allows students to build their academic credentials progressively:

1. Two (2) microprograms = One Certificate

2. Six (6) microprograms = One Bachelor's Degree

This system ensures that students acquire targeted expertise in different areas while maintaining flexibility in their academic journey. The University of Xaragua’s educational model prioritizes efficiency and relevance, focusing on the practical application of knowledge to the historical, social, and political realities of Xaragua.

Our approach fosters a strong intellectual foundation, preparing students to engage in critical analysis, leadership, and strategic thinking in the context of regional autonomy and governance.

For more information on available microprograms and enrollment requirements, contact the Department of Social Sciences at the University of Xaragua.

Department of Economic Studies – University of Xaragua

The main focus of our department is social economy—a model rooted in community well-being, cooperation, and sustainable development. This approach aligns perfectly with the reality of our territory, from Miragoâne to Léogâne, where family networks, land ownership, and mutual aid remain central pillars of local life. Rather than imposing external systems, we study and support economic models that reflect the strengths, traditions, and resilience of our people.

The Department of Economic Studies at the University of Xaragua offers a structured and pragmatic approach to higher education through microprograms, ensuring that students gain specialized and applicable economic knowledge. Our model is designed for flexibility, efficiency, and relevance to the economic realities of Xaragua and the South.

Structure of the Department

The department exclusively offers microprograms, which are short, specialized, and intensive courses focused on key areas of economic studies, finance, and governance.

To enroll in any microprogram, students must first complete or have previously taken the "Complete History of Xaragua" course, which serves as the foundational prerequisite for all further studies.

Pathways to Certification and Degree Equivalence

Our microprogram-based system allows students to build their academic credentials progressively:

1. Two (2) microprograms = One Certificate

2. Six (6) microprograms = One Bachelor's Degree

This structure ensures that students acquire practical, in-depth economic expertise while maintaining academic flexibility. The University of Xaragua’s approach focuses on economic sovereignty, financial strategy, and regional development, preparing students for leadership roles in the economic structuring of Xaragua.

Through this innovative model, students develop critical analytical skills, a deep understanding of economic systems, and the ability to apply economic theories to real-world challenges in the region.

For more information on available microprograms and enrollment requirements, contact the Department of Economic Studies at the University of Xaragua.

Department of Environmental Studies – University of Xaragua

The Department of Environmental Studies at the University of Xaragua provides a specialized and strategic approach to understanding and managing environmental challenges through microprograms. Our curriculum is designed to equip students with practical knowledge in sustainable development, ecological management, and environmental policy, with a focus on the unique realities of Xaragua and the South.

Structure of the Department

The department exclusively offers microprograms, which are short, focused, and intensive courses covering key aspects of environmental science, conservation, and sustainability.

To enroll in any microprogram, students must first complete or have previously taken the "Complete History of Xaragua" course, which serves as the foundational prerequisite for all further studies.

Pathways to Certification and Degree Equivalence

Our microprogram-based system allows students to progressively build their academic credentials:

1. Two (2) microprograms = One Certificate

2. Six (6) microprograms = One Bachelor's Degree

This structure ensures that students acquire practical and specialized expertise in environmental protection, climate resilience, and sustainable resource management, while maintaining academic flexibility. The University of Xaragua’s model prioritizes localized solutions, ensuring that knowledge is directly applicable to the ecological and environmental challenges of the region.

Through this program, students will develop critical thinking, environmental leadership, and strategic planning skills, preparing them to contribute effectively to regional sustainability efforts and policy development.

For more information on available microprograms and enrollment requirements, contact the Department of Environmental Studies at the University of Xaragua.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

The Department of Environmental Studies of the University of Xaragua, which simultaneously fulfills the institutional function of the Environmental Authority of the Sovereign Catholic Indigenous & Private State of Xaragua (SCIPS-X), hereby establishes the supervisory framework governing territorial recycling infrastructure and biomass resource recovery operations.

Within the environmental and energy doctrine of Xaragua, waste streams generated by urban settlements, agricultural activity and coastal communities are formally recognized as recoverable strategic material inputs rather than disposable refuse.

In accordance with this principle, the Department of Environmental Studies assumes direct responsibility for the technical supervision, regulation and environmental oversight of territorial recycling facilities, with particular emphasis on installations dedicated to the production of biomass energy inputs.

These recycling installations shall process and convert organic public waste streams—including agricultural residues, plant matter, food waste and biodegradable municipal materials—into biomass resources destined for territorial energy production systems, including biomass combustion units, gasification facilities and biogas digestion installations.

The establishment of these recycling and biomass recovery facilities serves a dual territorial function:

• systematic removal and processing of unmanaged waste from public spaces and urban environments

• stabilization of sanitary and environmental conditions across settlements and coastal zones

• generation of recoverable biomass energy inputs for decentralized energy production

• creation of permanent employment opportunities within the environmental and resource management sector

Through this system, waste accumulation within streets, ports, markets and agricultural zones shall be systematically transformed into a productive environmental resource cycle, reinforcing both territorial sanitation and energy resilience.

Department of Technology and Biological Studies – University of Xaragua

The Department of Technology and Biological Studies at the University of Xaragua offers a specialized approach to scientific and technological education through microprograms. Our curriculum is designed to provide students with practical expertise in applied sciences, biotechnology, and technological innovation, with a focus on the unique needs of Xaragua and the South.

Structure of the Department

The department exclusively offers microprograms, which are short, intensive, and specialized courses covering key areas of biological sciences, technology, and innovation.

To enroll in any microprogram, students must first complete or have previously taken the "Complete History of Xaragua" course, which serves as the foundational prerequisite for all further studies.

Pathways to Certification and Degree Equivalence

Our microprogram-based system allows students to progressively build their academic credentials:

1. Two (2) microprograms = One Certificate

2. Six (6) microprograms = One Bachelor's Degree

This structure ensures that students gain hands-on experience and specialized knowledge while maintaining academic flexibility. The University of Xaragua’s educational model emphasizes practical application, ensuring that students are equipped to address technological advancements, biological research, and innovation-driven solutions.

Through this program, students will develop critical problem-solving skills, research capabilities, and expertise in cutting-edge technology, preparing them for leadership roles in biotechnology, digital transformation, and scientific research within the Xaragua region.

For more information on available microprograms and enrollment requirements, contact the Department of Technology and Biological Studies at the University of Xaragua.

Department of Photography, Videography, Social and Multimedia – University of Xaragua

The Department of Photography, Videography, Social and Multimedia at the University of Xaragua offers a specialized and innovative approach to visual storytelling, digital media, and communication strategies through microprograms. Our curriculum is designed to equip students with technical expertise and creative skills tailored to the evolving media landscape of Xaragua and the South.

Structure of the Department

The department exclusively offers microprograms, which are short, intensive, and focused courses covering key aspects of photography, filmmaking, social media strategy, multimedia production, and digital communication.

To enroll in any microprogram, students must first complete or have previously taken the "Complete History of Xaragua" course, which serves as the foundational prerequisite for all further studies.

Pathways to Certification and Degree Equivalence

Our microprogram-based system allows students to progressively build their academic credentials:

1. Two (2) microprograms = One Certificate

2. Six (6) microprograms = One Bachelor's Degree

This structure ensures that students acquire both technical proficiency and strategic insight, allowing them to master the art of visual storytelling, content creation, and digital branding. The University of Xaragua’s educational model prioritizes practical application and industry relevance, ensuring that students are equipped to excel in photography, videography, digital media marketing, and multimedia production.

Through this program, students will develop professional skills in media creation, visual communication, and digital engagement, preparing them for careers in photography, filmmaking, media production, and social media strategy within the Xaragua region and beyond.

For more information on available microprograms and enrollment requirements, contact the Department of Photography, Videography, Social and Multimedia at the University of Xaragua.

Department of Urban Planning – University of Xaragua

The Department of Urban Planning at the University of Xaragua offers a specialized and strategic approach to territorial development, infrastructure planning, and sustainable city design through microprograms. Our curriculum is designed to equip students with practical expertise in urban development, zoning policies, and community planning, with a focus on the unique needs of Xaragua and the South.

Structure of the Department

The department exclusively offers microprograms, which are short, intensive, and specialized courses covering key areas of urban design, land use planning, sustainable development, and smart city strategies.

To enroll in any microprogram, students must first complete or have previously taken the "Complete History of Xaragua" course, which serves as the foundational prerequisite for all further studies.

Pathways to Certification and Degree Equivalence

Our microprogram-based system allows students to progressively build their academic credentials:

1. Two (2) microprograms = One Certificate

2. Six (6) microprograms = One Bachelor's Degree

This structure ensures that students acquire practical and specialized expertise in urban planning, sustainable architecture, and regional infrastructure development, while maintaining academic flexibility. The University of Xaragua’s model prioritizes localized urban solutions, ensuring that knowledge is directly applicable to the economic, social, and environmental challenges of the region.

Through this program, students will develop strategic planning skills, urban governance expertise, and technical knowledge, preparing them to contribute effectively to regional and municipal development efforts.

For more information on available microprograms and enrollment requirements, contact the Department of Urban Planning at the University of Xaragua.

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SOVEREIGN ECONOMIC POLICY ON RED EARTHS AND NATIONAL MINERAL RESOURCES

Issued by the Office of the Rector-President and the Treasury of the Private Indigenous State of Xaragua

May 2, 2025

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Preamble

Pursuant to:

Article 26 and Article 32 of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), which recognize the full right of indigenous peoples to own, use, develop, and control the lands and natural resources they have traditionally possessed;

Article 1, Paragraph 2 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), affirming the right of all peoples to freely dispose of their natural wealth and resources, and to not be deprived of their own means of subsistence;

Articles 13 to 19 of ILO Convention 169 on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples, establishing the legal obligation of states to recognize the collective rights of indigenous peoples to their territories and subsoil resources;

The Constitutional Authority of the Private Indigenous State of Xaragua, based on ancestral legitimacy, uninterrupted territorial continuity, and the right to internal self-government;

The following policy is adopted and enforced:

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Article 1 – Legal Designation of Red Earth Zones

1. All lateritic territories containing iron oxide, bauxite, or rare earths are classified as Protected National Mineral Zones (PNMZ).

2. These zones are:

Non-transferable

Non-commercial

Excluded from all forms of leasing, taxation, mortgage, or foreign title registration

3. No resource, sample, or derivative may be exported or extracted without formal authorization from the Indigenous Treasury.

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Article 2 – Restriction of Imports

1. The importation of industrial metals such as:

Iron

Aluminum

Copper, nickel, cobalt, or related alloys

shall be reduced to the strict minimum necessary for short-term public interest or technological transition, and must be declared to the National Ledger of Strategic Exceptions.

2. Long-term reliance on foreign extraction systems is considered incompatible with the principle of internal economic sovereignty.

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Article 3 – Development of Local Metallurgical Production

The Treasury shall supervise the progressive development of basic industrial capability using national soil resources, including:

1. Iron production, via:

Manual collection and classification of iron-rich soils

Charcoal-fired primitive kilns

Hammer-forged tools and foundational infrastructure

2. Aluminum processing, via:

Local identification and washing of bauxite-bearing soils

Thermal concentration methods using solar or biomass energy

Development of small-scale laboratory-grade purification

3. Rare earth separation, where applicable, under direct university supervision only.

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Article 4 – Institutional Responsibilities

1. The University of Xaragua shall:

Develop basic metallurgy curricula and documentation

Issue technical certificates in soil-based production methods

Archive geological data on all identified mineral zones

2. The Treasury shall:

Control permits for all mineral-related activity

Maintain maps and boundaries of national mineral zones

Inspect and regulate local production centers

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Article 5 – Legal Enforcement and Protection

1. Any unauthorized activity within a Protected National Mineral Zone shall constitute a violation of territorial jurisdiction and indigenous sovereignty under international law.

2. Infractions shall be subject to administrative seizure, revocation of local privileges, and permanent exclusion from public contracts.

3. No bilateral or multilateral agreement shall override the provisions of this policy.

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Validation

This policy enters into force upon signature, and shall be interpreted in accordance with the Constitution of Xaragua and the principles of non-subordination, non-dependency, and internal authority.

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Signed:

Monseigneur Pascal Viau

Rector-President of the Private Indigenous State of Xaragua

May 2, 2025

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Annex I – Hydrocarbon and Subsurface Resource Sovereignty Framework

To be attached to the Sovereign Economic Policy on Red Earths and National Mineral Resources

Issued by the Office of the Rector-President and the Treasury of the Private Indigenous State of Xaragua

May 2, 2025

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Section 1 – Legal Classification

1. All hydrocarbon resources (including but not limited to crude petroleum, natural gas, methane, shale gas, tar sands, and condensates) are declared National Non-Renewable Subsurface Assets (NNRSA) under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Indigenous Executive Treasury.

2. These assets are:

Part of the inalienable wealth of the Nation

Protected under the same principles that govern the ownership of land and minerals

Immune from concession, lease, sale, partnership, or collateralization

3. No treaty, license, private contract, or bilateral agreement shall modify this status without formal constitutional amendment.

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Section 2 – Exploration and Extraction

1. All exploration, prospection, drilling, or extraction activities must:

Be authorized exclusively by the Treasury

Be supervised by a mixed delegation of the Scientific Council of Xaragua and the Environmental Oversight Office

2. Only operations that serve public utility, strategic defense, or energy independence may be approved.

3. All production units must be:

Small-scale

Controlled locally

Geologically mapped and reported quarterly

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Section 3 – Foreign Prohibition Clause

1. No foreign entity (corporation, government, foundation, or multilateral body) may:

Conduct surveys, exploratory studies, or technical assessments on Xaraguayan territory

Finance or co-finance drilling infrastructure

Lease or acquire rights related to hydrocarbons

2. All previously signed agreements involving any part of Xaragua’s petroleum or gas resources are hereby declared void and without legal standing under domestic law.

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Section 4 – Exportation and National Use

1. Hydrocarbons are to be extracted only to meet domestic needs, including:

Public lighting

Medical sterilization

Low-scale electricity generation

Emergency strategic reserves

2. No exportation of raw petroleum, gas, or derivatives is authorized under current law.

3. All derivatives (diesel, kerosene, synthetic gas) produced locally shall remain under state monopoly for distribution.

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Section 5 – Constitutional Binding and International Legal Status

This annex is binding under the internal constitutional framework of Xaragua and is supported by:

Article 1(2) of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

Article 26 of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

General Assembly Resolution 1803 (XVII) on Permanent Sovereignty over Natural Resources

The customary principle of “Permanent Sovereignty” recognized by the International Court of Justice

All attempts to interfere, influence, exploit, or reinterpret this policy shall be considered violations of the sovereignty, dignity, and internal legal order of Xaragua.

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End of Annex I

To be deposited in the Official Register of the Treasury and transmitted to all institutional bodies.

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RESOURCE DISCOVERY AND TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION

Xaragua formally acknowledges the documented identification of rare earth elements and associated mineral resources within the territorial zone of Pedernales Province and the broader Jaragua region.

These findings are consistent with geological surveys conducted across the southwestern Hispaniolan corridor, including transboundary mineral continuities extending into the eastern perimeter of the ancestral Xaragua territorial domain.

Reference is made to publicly available geological and mining assessments issued by the Servicio Geológico Nacional (Dominican Republic), as well as regional mineral mapping initiatives supported by the United States Geological Survey and multilateral extractive industry reviews under the Inter-American Development Bank framework. 

These sources confirm the presence of strategic mineralization zones, including rare earth-associated deposits, bauxite derivatives, and polymetallic formations within the Pedernales–Jaragua axis.

Xaragua establishes that these resource formations are not confined to contemporary administrative demarcations but extend into its ancestral, territorial, and customary jurisdiction on the eastern axis. 

Such continuity is recognized under established principles of indigenous territorial integrity, including but not limited to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Articles 25–32, which affirm the inalienable rights of indigenous peoples over their lands, territories, and natural resources.

Xaragua reiterates that no exploration, concession, extraction, or commercial exploitation of subsoil or maritime resources within its ancestral territorial perimeter may be initiated, negotiated, or executed without the explicit authorization of Xaragua and the consent of the indigenous ancestral population.

Any measure undertaken in contravention of this position shall be classified, effective immediately, as a hostile act against Xaragua and the autochthonous populations under its protection. 

Such actions will be treated as an act of war.

Any violation will be met with a response of equivalent gravity.

UNAUTHORIZED EXOGENOUS INSTALLATIONS

Xaragua formally records, with the highest level of institutional gravity, the ongoing installation of non-Catholic foreign missions and other exogenous entities on indigenous customary lands, including within a designated border zone. 

Such operations constitute a direct infringement upon ancestral territorial integrity and a violation of established legal, constitutional, and customary frameworks governing land tenure and sovereignty.

The residual administrative unit (RAU), by permitting, facilitating, or failing to prevent such installations, is in manifest breach of its own constitutional order.

The Constitution of 1987 as amended explicitly prohibits the alienation and foreign appropriation of national and customary lands.

— Article 36-5: “The right of property does not extend to lands held in the domain of the State and public domain, which are inalienable and imprescriptible.”

— Article 36-1: “Private property is recognized and guaranteed. The law determines the modalities of its acquisition, enjoyment, and limits.”

— Article 297 (transitional provisions): prohibits all laws and practices contrary to national sovereignty and territorial integrity, including arrangements enabling external control over national resources and lands.

Furthermore, the constitutional architecture implicitly safeguards the territorial continuity of the nation against any form of indirect dispossession through administrative complicity, illicit concessions, or external encroachment.

Xaragua invokes, in parallel, the binding authority of customary international law, including the doctrine of inalienable indigenous land rights, as well as the principle of permanent sovereignty over natural resources, recognized in international jurisprudence and United Nations doctrine. 

The attempted formalization of foreign-controlled land occupation on indigenous territory constitutes a nullity ab initio under these frameworks.

All titles, concessions, authorizations, or instruments purporting to legitimize the exogenous entities on indigenous customary lands are hereby considered null, void, and without legal effect.

XaraLex is a territorial digital literacy program designed to provide functional reading, writing, and numerical comprehension through smartphone-based access.

The program operates as a standardized system of cognitive access, enabling individuals to acquire the minimal linguistic and numerical competencies required to interact with written information, digital interfaces, and basic administrative environments.

XaraLex does not function as a traditional educational institution. 

It is a structured, mobile, and scalable framework focused on practical literacy, delivered through short-form digital modules accessible on personal mobile devices.

The program emphasizes clarity, repetition, and usability, prioritizing functional comprehension over academic instruction. 

Its objective is to establish a common baseline of literacy compatible with contemporary digital systems.

XaraLex constitutes an instrument of territorial structuring through language access, deployed without reliance on physical infrastructure or conventional schooling.

XaraLex is a territorial digital literacy program designed to provide functional reading, writing, and numerical comprehension through smartphone-based access.

The program operates as a standardized system of cognitive access, enabling individuals to acquire the minimal linguistic and numerical competencies required to interact with written information, digital interfaces, and basic administrative environments.

XaraLex does not function as a traditional educational institution. 

It is a structured, mobile, and scalable framework focused on practical literacy, delivered through short-form digital modules accessible on personal mobile devices.

The program emphasizes clarity, repetition, and usability, prioritizing functional comprehension over academic instruction. 

Its objective is to establish a common baseline of literacy compatible with contemporary digital systems.

XaraLex constitutes an instrument of territorial structuring through language access, deployed without reliance on physical infrastructure or conventional schooling.