2021 - English - Simple
Climate Change and Indigenous Peoples
This article discusses the impacts of climate change on the livelihood of Indigenous communities. The article also examines the importance of recognizing Indigenous peoples' rights when implementing climate change policies.
2021 - English - Simple
Indigenous Peoples Face Rise in Rights Abuses …
This article discusses the human rights implications for Indigenous communities of tropical countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. The article is based on a recent report suggesting that economy recovery plans are prioritizing extractive industries over human rights.
2020 - English - Practical
Public Interest Versus Indigenous Confidence: …
This paper examines Canada’s 2019 Impact Assessment Act and its relation to the engagement and consultation with Indigenous communities.
2020 - English - Practical
Indigenous Knowledge and Federal Environmental…
This paper evaluates the ability of Canadian environmental assessment processes to meaningfully engage Indigenous knowledge. This paper also offers recommendations towards rebuilding relationships between these processes in order to improve the recognition of Indigenous rights.
2008 - English - Practical
Free, Prior and Informed Consent and the Round…
This briefing note provides an overview of FPIC in international law and across industry sections. The note also discusses how to identify customary land through mapping; engaging with representative organizations; pairing participation with informed consent; ensuring consent and resolving conflict. This note can inform consent processes throughou…
2011 - English - Practical
Understanding and Implementing the UN Declarat…
This handbook is intended to assist Indigenous community members and Canadian stakeholders to understand the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and how it can be implemented. An overview of the rights included in UNDRIP and their significance for Indigenous communities is included in the handbook, including a s…