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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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Realizing Indigenous Rights in the Context of Extractive Imperialism: Canada's shifting and fledgling progress towards the implementation of UNDRIP
Scientific Paper

2019 - English - Moderate

Realizing Indigenous Rights in the Context o...

Terry Mitchell

Consultation | FPIC | Indigenous Governance | Informed Decision Making | Rights and Legal Framework | Business Practices | Canadian Law | Self-Determination | UNDRIP

Realizing Indigenous Rights in the Context of Extractive Imperialism: Canada's shifting and fledgling progress towards the implementation of UNDRIP

This article addresses Canada’s shifting yet fledgling progress towards the harmonisation of Canadian domestic law and the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The pathway to reconciliation and sustainable development for Canada is discussed as rights-based resource governance in contrast to Canada’s current imposition of extractive imperialism in both Canada and Latin America.

Indigenous Peoples and the Right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent
Brief Summary

2013 - English - Simple

Indigenous Peoples and the Right to Free, Pr...

International Indian Treaty Council

FPIC | Consultation | Decision Making | International Law | Self-Determination | UNDRIP

Indigenous Peoples and the Right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent

Training material created by the International Indian Treaty Council to explain the core principles and articles of FPIC as stated in the United Nations Declaration of Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Understanding and Implementing the UN Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: An Introductory Handbook
Manual

2011 - English - Moderate

Understanding and Implementing the UN Declar...

Brenda L. Gunn

FPIC | Rights and Legal Framework | Canadian Law | Environmental Impact | International Law | Self-Determination | Social & Cultural Impacts | UNDRIP

Understanding and Implementing the UN Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: An Introductory Handbook

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 section about FPIC.

State of the World's Indigenous Peoples
eBook

2009 - English - Simple

State of the World's Indigenous Peoples

United Nations

Indigenous Governance | Environmental Assessment | International Law | Social & Cultural Impacts | UNDRIP

State of the World's Indigenous Peoples

This book focuses on the current state of Indigenous Peoples worldwide from a global perspective.

Making the Declaration Work: The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
eBook

2009 - English - Moderate

Making the Declaration Work: The United Nati...

International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs

Rights and Legal Framework | Community Engagement | Consultation | International Law | Monitoring | Self-Determination | Social & Cultural Impacts | UNDRIP

Making the Declaration Work: The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), adopted by the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in September 2007, was developed in partnership with Indigenous peoples and is the most comprehensive international instrument dealing with their rights. This book tells the story of how UNDRIP was developed and adopted by UNGA, including its history, content, and significance.

Human rights, Indigenous peoples and the concept of Free, Prior and Informed Consent
Scientific Paper

2013 - English - Advanced

Human rights, Indigenous peoples and the con...

Frank Vanclay, Philippe Hanna

Consultation | FPIC | Indigenous Governance | Consultation | Decision Making | Impact Benefit Agreement | International Law | Land Use Planning | Self-Determination | UNDRIP

Human rights, Indigenous peoples and the concept of Free, Prior and Informed Consent

The article explores the rights of Indigenous peoples to participate in decision-making about resource development projects as a key part of their self-determination. The article discusses the role and responsibility of corporations in ensuring that Indigenous peoples’ right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) as included under the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigneous Peoples (UNDRIP). The authors suggest that corporations should practice FPIC even when it is not legally legislated.

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