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UN Declaration: “Consistent with United States law”
Any enthusiasm that may have been generated by the recent decision of the State Department to “review” the position of the United States in regard to the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples should be tempered by the language in the bill just introduced in Congress by well-meaning people, calling for respect for the Declaration “consistent
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Application forms 2011 UN Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Populations
Please find below the 2011 application form for the UN Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Populations. The fund provides financial assistance to indigenous delegates wishing to attend the 4th session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the 10th session of the Permanent
Inviting you to the Asia Pacific Climate Youth Camp 2010
Warmest Greetings from the APIYN Secretariat! The Asia Pacific Indigenous Youth Network is inviting you to join the Asia Pacific Climate Youth Camp that network will be organizing on November 3-6, 2010 in Baguio City Philippines.
UN Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Populations
Dear all. Please find attached 2011 application form for the UN Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Populations. The fund provides financial assistance to indigenous delegates wishing to attend the 4th session of the
Stripper disrespects Uluru and its people
Blog: Footprints Downunder: As reported this morning in our article ‘Ayers
Exchanging ideas on Indigenous experiences
The University of Queensland (UQ) and The University of Auckland architecture students have gained deep insights into the unique issues of Indigenous people in Australia and New Zealand thanks to a new exchange program. Program coordinator Kelly Greenop said the exchange was established to allow students
Canadian Indian group supports Nelson Maori claim
The Nelson Maori group fighting its stalled Treaty claims says it is humbled and honoured to receive support from Canadian Indian Chiefs. Yesterday Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, President of the s (UBCIC) criticised the New Zealand Government’s failure to negotiate with Nelson’s Te Kahui Ngahuru Trust. The
Fijians Celebrate Ancestors
Fijians Celebrate Ancestors “The Fijians in New Zealand will be celebrating, respecting and commemorating the arrival of their ancestors from the Asian, Indian & Afghanistan sub-continent at Fickling Center, Three Kings, Auckland on Friday May 14, 2010 from 6pm to 9pm” Alton Shameem JP the Founder
News Coverage on the Signing of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The Associated Press http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5isfp32V1_TQOmUvFu1Op_mHfBRcQD9F6D3QG0 New Zealand backs indigenous rights, US to review By EDITH M. LEDERER (AP) – 16 hours ago UNITED
A Native American perspective on Pita’s visit to the UN (Sheryl Lightfoot)
A sea change on the UN Declaration – or is it? In 2007, 143 members of the United Nations voted to support the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Only four countries registered votes against the Declaration: Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States. Immediately after the General
