2009 - English - Practical
Below the Surface: Anishinabek Mining Strategy
This document was produced by the Union of Ontario Indians, to describe the community engagement strategy they used to share information about the Ontario Mining Act with their communities and to gain feedback. From this consultation process, a number of key issues emerged including concern for the environment, capacity of Indigenous communities, …
2008 - English - Practical
First Nation Consultation Framework
The purpose of this project is to compile information on consultation frameworks that could be used by First Nations in Canada. It provides legal information in regards to Indigenous rights and governance.
2011 - English - Practical
Fort Nelson First Nation: Consultation Protoco…
This consultation protocol was created by Fort Nelson First Nation (FNFN) to ensure that development on their territory occurs in a responsible manner that balances the benefits of development with the adverse impacts to their land and community. Their protocol includes the principles and guidelines that must be used when engaging in consultation …
2010 - English - Simple
State of the World's Indigenous Peoples: Press…
This is a press release that highlights some of the main focuses of the book that was released in 2009 by the UN.
2008 - English - Simple
Resource Kit on Indigenous Peoples' Issues
This Kit focuses on development and indigenous peoples, with emphasis on their full and effective participation in all development processes and the need for a genuine partnership in—and ownership with them—of these processes.
2013 - English - Academic
Making Free Prior & Informed Consent a Reality…
The “Making FPIC a Reality Project” in the United Kingdom, is a coalition of Indigenous peoples, Academic institutions, and NGO’s that advocate for the recognition of the rights of Indigenous peoples by multinational mining companies. This research paper seeks to contribute towards a discussion between indigenous peoples and mining companies on th…