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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.

First Nations' Consent Key to COVID-19 Vaccination
News Article

2021 - English - Simple

First Nations' Consent Key to COVID-19 Vaccina…

John Chidley-Hill

FPIC | Informed Decision Making | Canadian Law | Community Engagement | Consultation | Decision Making | Inherent Rights

First Nations' Consent Key to COVID-19 Vaccination

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.

Shifting the Focus: Viewing Indigenous Consent Not as a Snapshot But As a Feature Film
Scientific Paper

2020 - English - Practical

Shifting the Focus: Viewing Indigenous Consent…

Michael Coyle

Consultation | Industry | Informed Decision Making | Canadian Law | Consultation | Land Access | UNDRIP

Shifting the Focus: Viewing Indigenous Consent Not as a Snapshot But As a Feature Film

This paper critiques current Canadian consultation processes and proposes changes to improve their effectiveness with respect to Indigenous values and legal orders, in order to strengthen the relationship between Indigenous peoples and Canadian governments.

Towards Understanding Benefit Sharing between Extractive Industries and Indigenous/Local Communities in the Arctic
Scientific Paper

2020 - English - Practical

Towards Understanding Benefit Sharing between …

Andrey N. Petrov, Maria S. Tysiachniouk, Violette Gassiv

Industry | Corporate Social Responsibility | Decision Making | Land Access | Land Use Planning | Sustainability

Towards Understanding Benefit Sharing between Extractive Industries and Indigenous/Local Communities in the Arctic

This special issue investigates benefit sharing and compensation mechanisms for Indigenous peoples and local communities in the Arctic regions due to industrial resource extraction. The issue also highlights corporate social responsibility standards and the practice of implementing legislation that supports Indigenous interests.

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.

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