World Conference on Indigenous Peoples

On July 16, the President of the General Assembly held informal consultations regarding the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples.

Preparations for the UN World Conference on Indigenous Peoples continue and the Center remains committed to supporting tribal nations and indigenous peoples to achieve lasting measures to improve the lives of indigenous peoples.

One of the largest tribes in the United States recently asked me how to get involved at the United Nations.  Like many tribes, they are interested in taking their place in the World community and working to protect indigenous rights in this country and globally. Their question was: How do we get started? 

Here are some concrete steps:

In May, the Center participated in the 12th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York City.

 The World Conference on Indigenous Peoples: An Historic Opportunity to Implement the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Commentary by Robert T. Coulter on 2-year anniversary of U.S. endorsement of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

It is now extremely important that countries and the President of the General Assembly hear directly from indigenous peoples and governments.  Send letters, on behalf of your nations and organizations, saying you would like to see a productive World Conference.