2013 - English - Simple
ON AIR - Spreading the word about the right to…
This article describes a series of radio programs being produced by Cultural Survival, to share knowledge about the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples with Indigenous communities. UNDRIP and FPIC are significant international policies, but their benefit is only realized when they are applied by Indigenous peoples. Great…
2016 - English - Practical
The path to reconciliation starts with consent
This article explains how FPIC is part of reconciliation and advocates for consultation. It also explains that recent focus on reconciliation came from a call-out by the UN in 2005. It mentions why consent is important and presents some barriers in the way of conversation between Indigenous Peoples and the government.
2017 - English - Practical
Lessons from Supreme Court Decisions on Indige…
In July 2017, the Supreme Court of Canada released two major decisions on the Crown’s duty to consult and accommodate Indigenous peoples. Those decisions provide important guidance that can help to ensure Indigenous peoples’ constitutional rights are better recognized and respected moving forward.
2017 - English - Practical
Consultation or consent; What is required befo…
This article touches on Canada's 150th celebration and how it translates into 150 years of colonialism for Aboriginals in Canada.
2016 - English - Practical
Free Prior and Informed Consent: a Fairer Way
A news article on what UNDRIP does,why FPIC is important to indigenous peoples in Canada,and what a commitment by the Trudeau government will look like in practice.