2021 - English - Simple
Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug Opposes Federal G…
This article takes the perspective of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug, a First Nation in northwestern Ontario, on the implementation of Bill C-15.
2020 - English - Practical
COVID-19, Extractive Industries, and Indigenou…
This paper examines the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the political relationship between extractive industries and Indigenous communities.
2021 - English - Simple
First Nations' Consent Key to COVID-19 Vaccina…
This article investigates the challenges surrounding the delivery, acceptability, and the role of Indigenous consent in the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine to remote Indigenous communities in Canada.
2020 - English - Practical
The Transformative Potential of Indigenous-Dri…
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.
2020 - English - Practical
Indigenous Laws and Governance in Indigenous S…
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.
2008 - English - Practical
Free, Prior and Informed Consent and the Round…
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…