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The United States is now the only country opposing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The Obama Administration has begun an extensive review of the UN Declaration, and although the Administration has not yet said whether adoption of the Declaration is imminent, we remain hopeful for an unqualified endorsement of the UN Declaration within the next few months.
Rapa Nui struggle to reclaim lands and protect culture

Indian Law Resource Center staff are moving quickly to protect human rights and sacred sites of the Rapa Nui Nation, made up of approximately 36 clans living on "Easter Island." The Island is in the southeastern Pacific Ocean and is a special territory of Chile, annexed in 1888.
President's Message: Year End Review

Dear Friends,
U.S. Weighs Endorsing Indigenous Rights Declaration

The declaration lays out the fundamental rights of the world's indgenous peoples.
Observations from the October Tribal Leaders Consultations

Representatives met with U.S. officials to discuss the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Observations from the October 14-15 consultations on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Tribal leaders meet with U.S. officials in third consultation
Tribal Law and Order Act to Help Curb Epidemic of Violence
On July 30, 2010, President Obama signed the historic Tribal Law and Order Act into law. The Act is an important step towards ending the crisis of violence against Native women currently occurring on tribal lands.
Tribes win cigarette tax delay

September 1, 2010
U.S. Admits Violence Against Native Women is a Human Rights Issue

For the first time, the United States will participate in a Universal Periodic Report before the UN Human Rights Council.  The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a unique process to review the human rights records of all 192 UN member-states every four years.  Its ultimate goal is to improve...

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Land Law Reform is Key to Finding Balance in Native Communities

A  few Indian nations have achieved  great wealth as a result of gaming enterprises, creating the impression that casinos can be a magic bullet for fixing the economic and social ills of Native communities.  But despite the  success of a few Indian nations, Indians continue to rank at the bottom...

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