2013 - English - Academic
Making Free Prior & Informed Consent a Reality…
The “Making FPIC a Reality Project” in the United Kingdom, is a coalition of Indigenous peoples, Academic institutions, and NGO’s that advocate for the recognition of the rights of Indigenous peoples by multinational mining companies. This research paper seeks to contribute towards a discussion between indigenous peoples and mining companies on th…
2016 - English - Practical
Summary Notes on the 33rd Session of the Human…
This summary report highlights important notes from the UN meetings on indigenous rights. This particular meeting focuses on violence against indigenous women and girls with a focus on indigenous women with disabilities. It briefly references FPIC in relation to healthcare as well.
2013 - English - Academic
Risk communication and trust in decision-maker…
The objective of the current research study is to explore trust associated with development and implementation of the Giant Mine Remediation Plan. Interviews with Aboriginal community members, industry members, and government staff were conducted and 5 areas of trust were identified. Issues of lack of cooperation, that result in delayed remediatio…
2014 - English - Academic
Consulting Whom? Lessons from the Toronto Urba…
The Urban Aboriginal Strategy (UAS) in Toronto has the purpose of providing support to Aboriginal communities in urban settings. This article asks: Does the UAS provide Aboriginal participants with the ability to effectively participant in the consultation process? It is argued that Aboriginal peoples are not effectively participating in UAS consu…
2015 - English - Academic
Aboriginal people and forestry companies in Ca…
The concept of ‘social licence to operate’ (SLO) is a way of framing actions related to regulatory licences and approval processes for forestry on Aboriginal land. This article links the processes of SLO to Aboriginal views on forestry. Previous ways of collaborating between industry and Aboriginal communities, such as impact benefit agreements an…
2013 - English - Academic
Free, Prior, and Informed Consent of Indigenou…
This policy brief from the Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights (OHCHR) describes the legal and normative requirements for Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) that nation states are expected to uphold under UNDRIP and other treaties on international human rights. The exact requirements for FPIC are described including who should be…