2016 - English - Practical
The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous…
The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and FPIC: Canada is overdue on implementation
This article by National Chief, Perry Bellegarde, discusses FPIC as an aspect of Indigenous people's inherent right to self-determination. He states that Indigenous peoples have rights to make decisions about the land, laws, and resources. Planning decisions cannot be made without Indigenous people's FPIC and must be free from oppression, outside …
2016 - English - Technical
Understanding FPIC - From assertion and assump…
This report explores the meaning of free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC), and how it interacts with current Canadian law and practice. Several recommendations are provided on how the Trudeau government can fulfill its promise to incorporate FPIC into the existing Canadian system without negatively impacting Indigenous communities or economic d…
2016 - English - Academic
Letter from the editors: Moving Forward with t…
This is the letter from the editors, of Northern Public Affairs special issue about Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC). It introduces why FPIC is necessary and the need for a formal process for moving forward with FPIC in Canada. The legal basis for FPIC in International law, the use of FPIC in national law and policy, and the potential for …
2016 - English - Practical
In Conversation: Romeo Saganash
This interview with Romeo Saganash, NDP MP for Abitibi—Baie James—Nunavik—Eeyou, discusses the importance of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) for Indigenous peoples and how it can be applied in Canada. James Bay, in Northern Quebec, is discussed as an example for positive applications of FPIC. A private members’ bill Saganash is proposing …
2017 - English - Simple
Find Your Voice: Workshop on Free, Prior and I…
This is a workshop for community members to gain a better understanding on FPIC.
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.