UNDRIP - UNITED NATIONS DECLARATION ON THR RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES Submitted by Cassandra Cress, Consultation & Governance Officer The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) is a universal framework of minimum standards for the rights, self-determination, survival, dignity, and well-being of Indigenous Peoples. Existing international human rights agreements already apply to Indigenous Peoples. UNDRIP makes the case that Indigenous peoples may need special protections, and outlines those rights in this declaration. UNDRIP contains 46 articles that address both collective and individual rights. UNDRIP reaffirms Indigenous Peoples are free and equal to all other peoples and individuals and have the right to be free of any kind of discrimination. UNDRIP is an international declaration by the United Nations and its member states. Canada enshrined UNDRIP into Canadian domestic law through the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act in 2021.
UNDRIP Reaffirms:
Basic human rights of Indigenous Peoples Rights to self determination Right to practice culture, language and traditions Right to create own education systems Right to receive restitution for stolen lands Self-determination and decision-making that affects lands, rights and interests
What does UNDRIP mean for First Nations? UNDRIP and Canada’s UNDRIP Act are tools for Indigenous Nations to hold Canada and Ontario accountable for their obligations to relationship, management of lands and resources, and decision-making. It remains unclear how exactly the Crown-Indigenous relationship will evolve under the new legislation. Biigtigong Nishnaabeg has the opportunity to set expectations of what that relationship will look like. Get Involved! Biigtigong Nishnaabeg is participating in Canada’s consultation on its UNDRIP Action Plan. We want to hear from our members about your priorities and ideas for UNDRIP actions that align with our goals for self-governance and to maintain our sovereignty. Please keep an eye on Sustainable Development's Facebook page and to other postings for future community sessions. For more information or to share any ideas, contact Cassandra Cress, Consultation and Governance at 807-229-8900 x 222 or Cassandra.Cress@picriver.com
NEW SUSTAINABLE DEVLOPMENT DEPARTMENT LOGO! Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Sustainable Development's new logo was designed by Danielle Robinson, a talented artist from the community! Danielle has also designed the logo and banner for the Biigtigong Current, the logo for Biigtigong's Youth Leadership Gathering, and designed the poster for this year's community Powwow.
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The Biigtigong Current
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