2005 - English - Academic
Update 65-66
This report on the UN meetings in July and October of 2005 focus on human rights as they pertain to Indigenous peoples. It goes into detail on Millennium Development Goals and FPIC.
2006 - English - Academic
Politics, Culture, and Governance in the Devel…
This paper includes a summary of two projects with the Aguaruna people in Peru and Maya people in Mexico. Lessons are drawn about the role of culture, politics, and local governance in the different outcomes of these projects. The author discusses how indigenous governance facilitates the process of prior informed consent for the use of traditiona…
2014 - English - Practical
Interpreting the UN guiding principles for ind…
This report makes recommendations to states, business enterprises, indigenous peoples and other stakeholders for a more effective operationalisation of the guiding principles in relation to the human rights of indigneous peoples.
2013 - English - Technical
Challenges of Sustainable Resource Development…
In this review, democratic governance and sustainable development are presented as an avenue towards achieving healthy Indigenous communities.
2014 - English - Academic
Survey of Aboriginal Canadians' Perceptions of…
The government of Canada researched the perceptions of the mineral exploration and mining industry among Aboriginal Canadians residing in rural/remote communities across Canada. They found that 49% of Aboriginal people view mineral exploration unfavorably.
2009 - English - Practical
Impact Benefit Agreements A Tool for Healthy I…
This report by the National Aboriginal Health Organization presents the definition and purpose of Impact Benefit Agreements (IBAs), the process of using IBAs, what things are included in IBAs and Inuit observations on IBAs.