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This website provides information and resources on FPIC as a tool of self-determination to assist communities in decision making. We have selected articles, tool kits, videos, voice messages, and community stories about FPIC and consultation.

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Statement by the Chair of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues on COVID-19
Official Statement

2020 - English - Practical

Statement by the Chair of the Permanent Forum …

Anne Nuorgam


This is an official statement from the chair of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. The statement addresses the need to recognize Indigenous rights during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Connecting Indigenous Communities with Culturally-Relevant COVID-19 Vaccine Information
News Article

This article highlights a virtual hub that provides Indigenous communities with culturally-relevant information about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Recognising Indigenous Rights and Local Perspectives on Arctic development: Lessons from Greenland, Norway and Finland
Policy Brief

2018 - English - Practical

Recognising Indigenous Rights and Local Perspe…

Lindroth Marjo, Sinevaara-Niskanen Heidi, Vola Joonas


Based on a series of workshops in Norway, Finland, and Greenland, this policy brief aims to understand the role of local individuals in development projects, and how the rights of Indigenous peoples are exercised.

The Need for Transformative Changes in the Use of Indigenous Knowledge Along with Science for Environmental Decision-Making in the Arctic
Scientific Paper

2020 - English - Practical

The Need for Transformative Changes in the Use…

Amy Amos, Bjarne Lyberth, Carolina Behe et al.


This article examines the relationship between science and Indigenous knowledge in the context of environmental decision-making in the Arctic.

A Review of Indigenous Knowledge and Participation in Environmental Monitoring
Scientific Paper

This paper provides a critical review of how Indigenous peoples have been engaged in environmental monitoring processes. This paper also addresses how Indigenous peoples' participation influences monitoring outcomes, and how Indigenous knowledge and scientific knowledge is used in practice.

Understanding Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) in the Context of Mining in Canada
Scientific Paper

2020 - English - Practical

Understanding Free, Prior, and Informed Consen…

A.J Sinclair, S. Sadiq


Based on a series of interviews with relevant actors, this paper aims to determine the meaning given to FPIC and how it is implemented in decision making relating to the mining sector in Canada.

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