2010 - English - Simple
State of the World's Indigenous Peoples: Press…
This is a press release that highlights some of the main focuses of the book that was released in 2009 by the UN.
2013 - English - Academic
Making Free Prior & Informed Consent a Reality…
The “Making FPIC a Reality Project” in the United Kingdom, is a coalition of Indigenous peoples, Academic institutions, and NGO’s that advocate for the recognition of the rights of Indigenous peoples by multinational mining companies. This research paper seeks to contribute towards a discussion between indigenous peoples and mining companies on th…
2014 - English - Academic
Consulting Whom? Lessons from the Toronto Urba…
The Urban Aboriginal Strategy (UAS) in Toronto has the purpose of providing support to Aboriginal communities in urban settings. This article asks: Does the UAS provide Aboriginal participants with the ability to effectively participant in the consultation process? It is argued that Aboriginal peoples are not effectively participating in UAS consu…
2012 - English - Simple
What is Free Prior Informed Consent?
This easy to understand document, recognizes Indigenous peoples’ right to Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC), and provides information about what this right entails. The parts of FPIC are defined (what does free mean, what does prior mean, and so on), to clearly explain the rights that Indigenous peoples are entitled to when engaging in rese…
2008 - English - Practical
Update N°81
This update introduces new information regarding the cooperation between the European Union and Indigenous Peoples in the context of the existence of new EU instruments for development and human rights. It also provides a platform for indigenous voices regarding some crucial areas of concern, namely the situation of indigenous women around the wor…
2006 - English - Academic
Politics, Culture, and Governance in the Devel…
This paper includes a summary of two projects with the Aguaruna people in Peru and Maya people in Mexico. Lessons are drawn about the role of culture, politics, and local governance in the different outcomes of these projects. The author discusses how indigenous governance facilitates the process of prior informed consent for the use of traditiona…