2014 - English - Practical
Canada's Statement on the World Conference on …
This is the government's statement on the world conference on Indigenous Peoples. It declares their position and their interpretation of UNDRIP and FPIC.
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 - 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 - Academic
Free, Prior & Informed Consent and the Future …
This article describes how Indigenous peoples’ right to Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) is an important tool in the work of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), a national representative organization for Inuit peoples in Canada. FPIC is viewed as an important tool that ensures Inuit participation in decision-making with government, as demonstra…
2014 - English - Practical
The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous…
Despite the government of Canada's endorsement of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), little progress has been made towards its implementation. Canada in a state of crisis.
2015 - English - Practical
IBA Community Toolkit: Negotiation and impleme…
This toolkit for negotiations to develop IBAs focuses primarily on the mining industry in Canada, Latin America, and Australia. However, the knowledge gained can be applied to other industries and regions. It is meant to be a resource for Aboriginal groups negotiating with industry and government.