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This website provides information and resources on FPIC as a tool of self-determination to assist communities in decision making. We have selected articles, tool kits, videos, voice messages, and community stories about FPIC and consultation.

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Indigenous Knowledge and Federal Environmental Assessments in Canada: Applying Past Lessons to the 2019 Impact Assessment Act
Scientific Paper

2020 - English - Practical

Indigenous Knowledge and Federal Environmental…

Anna Johnston, Cameron Owens, Chris T et al.

Indigenous Governance | Industry | Rights and Legal Framework | Corporate Social Responsibility | Decision Making | Environmental Assessment | Traditional Knowledge

Indigenous Knowledge and Federal Environmental Assessments in Canada: Applying Past Lessons to the 2019 Impact Assessment Act

This paper evaluates the ability of Canadian environmental assessment processes to meaningfully engage Indigenous knowledge. This paper also offers recommendations towards rebuilding relationships between these processes in order to improve the recognition of Indigenous rights.

The Transformative Potential of Indigenous-Driven Approaches to Implementing Free, Prior and Informed Consent: Lessons from Two Canadian Cases
Scientific Paper

2020 - English - Practical

The Transformative Potential of Indigenous-Dri…

Martin Papillon, Thierry Rodon

FPIC | Indigenous Governance | Informed Decision Making | Community Engagement | Decision Making | UNDRIP

The Transformative Potential of Indigenous-Driven Approaches to Implementing Free, Prior and Informed Consent: Lessons from Two Canadian Cases

This paper addresses two case studies, a mining policy identified in the Cree Nation of James Bay and a community-driven impact assessment process identified by the Squamish Nation. The paper aims to articulate Indigenous-driven mechanisms and how these can transform how FPIC is implemented in practice.

Indigenous Laws and Governance in Indigenous Self-Developed FPIC Protocols
Report

2020 - English - Practical

Indigenous Laws and Governance in Indigenous S…

Sheryl Lightfoot

Consultation | FPIC | Indigenous Governance | Industry | Community Engagement | International Law | Self-Determination

Indigenous Laws and Governance in Indigenous Self-Developed FPIC Protocols

This paper investigates a series of case studies on Indigenous self-developed FPIC principles and guidelines. This paper also highlights how these principles relate to the inclusion of women and youth in decision making processes, and what actions Indigenous peoples may take to ensure a community approach to resource development issues.

Realizing Indigenous Rights in the Context of Extractive Imperialism: Canada's shifting and fledgling progress towards the implementation of UNDRIP
Scientific Paper

2019 - English - Practical

Realizing Indigenous Rights in the Context of …

Terry Mitchell

Consultation | FPIC | Indigenous Governance | Informed Decision Making | Rights and Legal Framework | Business Practices | Canadian Law | Self-Determination | UNDRIP

Realizing Indigenous Rights in the Context of Extractive Imperialism: Canada's shifting and fledgling progress towards the implementation of UNDRIP

This article addresses Canada’s shifting yet fledgling progress towards the harmonisation of Canadian domestic law and the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The pathway to reconciliation and sustainable development for Canada is discussed as rights-based resource governance in contrast to Canada’…

Free, Prior and Informed Consent and the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil
Policy Brief

2008 - English - Practical

Free, Prior and Informed Consent and the Round…

Forest Peoples Programme

FPIC | Indigenous Governance | Informed Decision Making | Community Engagement | Consultation | Environmental Impact | Impact Benefit Agreement | International Law | Land Stewardship | Land Use Planning | Self-Determination | Social & Cultural Impacts | Sustainability | UNDRIP

Free, Prior and Informed Consent and the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil

This briefing note provides an overview of FPIC in international law and across industry sections. The note also discusses how to identify customary land through mapping; engaging with representative organizations; pairing participation with informed consent; ensuring consent and resolving conflict. This note can inform consent processes throughou…

Indigenous Communities and Industrial Camps: Promoting Healthy Communities in Settings of Industrial Changes
Report

2017 - English - Academic

Indigenous Communities and Industrial Camps: P…

The Firelight Group, Lake Babine Nation, Nak’azdli Whut’en et al.

Indigenous Governance | Industry | Business Practices | Consultation | Corporate Social Responsibility | Land Access | Land Use Planning | Monitoring | Pimatsiwin | Self-Determination

Indigenous Communities and Industrial Camps: Promoting Healthy Communities in Settings of Industrial Changes

Indigenous women and children in remote communities are subject to a “risk pile up”. These populations may face negative consequences from remote construction camps, including increased rates of sexual assault and violence, addictions, sexually transmitted infections, and family violence as a result of the presence of industrial camps and transien…

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