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What is REDD+ and why is it important to Native peoples?
Center submits comments saying agencies need to not only engage indigenous peoples as stakeholders, but more importantly, rights-holders.
Setting the Standard: Domestic Policy Implications of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

The States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs held an oversight hearing, Setting the Standard: Domestic Policy Implications of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, on June 9, 2011
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IIRSA Project threatens Indigenous Community in Peru
Along the banks of the Utuquinia River in Peru sits the Flor de Ucayali Community. The only way in and out of this 20 family settlement is by boat. Debora Bardoles Guimaraes, member of the Flor de Ucayali Community: "For the moment we are in tranquility in our community, we are organized."
Message from the President - Moving UNDRIP Forward

The United States endorsement of the Declaration, on December 16 of last year, was cause for celebration.  With his announcement of support for the Declaration, President Obama emphasized that the endorsement wouldn’t be an empty gesture, but that the administration will take actions in line...

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Guatemala Court Makes Landmark Ruling In Indigenous Rights Case
Washington, D.C. -- The highest court in Guatemala has made a precedent setting decision in favor of the community of Agua Caliente, a small Maya Q'eqchi’ indigenous community of 385 people in El Estor, in the country’s Izabal province. The community has been fighting for formal recognition of its... read more
Q & A: The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

 

On February 7, 2011, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights granted Precautionary Measures for the Rapa Nui Nation on Rapa Nui Island (also known as “Easter Island”).  This article provides some background information on the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (Commission)...

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Congressman Faleomavaega to Visit Rapa Nui

March 21, 2011 -- Faleomavaega will go to Easter Island to assess recent developments between the Rapa Nui clans and the Chilean government.
OAS: Indigenous Leaders Work to Protect Economic, Cultural, and Political Rights
Indigenous leaders from 25 countries met in Washington D.C. in January 2011 seeking consensus on a proposed legal framework to protect economic, cultural and political rights of indigenous peoples of the Americas.
Faleomavaega appeals for a peaceful solution on Rapa Nui

February 8 -- Congressman Faleomavaega delivers a Special Order speech on the floor of the U.S. House Chamber calling for better treatment for the people of Easter Island.

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