2014 - English - Academic
Survey of Aboriginal Canadians' Perceptions of…
The government of Canada researched the perceptions of the mineral exploration and mining industry among Aboriginal Canadians residing in rural/remote communities across Canada. They found that 49% of Aboriginal people view mineral exploration unfavorably.
2009 - English - Practical
Impact Benefit Agreements A Tool for Healthy I…
This report by the National Aboriginal Health Organization presents the definition and purpose of Impact Benefit Agreements (IBAs), the process of using IBAs, what things are included in IBAs and Inuit observations on IBAs.
2014 - English - Practical
Indigenous Peoples' Rights and the Role of Fre…
Indigenous peoples right to free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC) for the use of their lands, resources, traditional knowledge, or intellectual property (“FPIC”) is a special protection for indigenous peoples. It is a recent development in international law, although not always effectively implemented in national practice. Companies wishing to …
2014 - English - Practical
Rise of the Fourth World: The Internationaliza…
This report covers the convention Rise of the Fourth World where community came together to discuss breaking the barriers in terms of Indigenous rights.
2007 - English - Practical
Development without Conflict: The Business Cas…
Business case for FPIC - drawing on case studies showing that companies are better off following FPIC; why it makes business sense; how it works with the legal implementation; what FPIC is; why FPIC is important; how it leads to better organizational behavioural practices
2015 - Español - Practical
The extractive mining activity and its impact …
Article that analyzes the effects of mining on the situation of Venezuelan indigenous peoples.