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Knowledge is Power

This website provides information and resources on FPIC as a tool of self-determination to assist communities in decision making. We have selected articles, tool kits, videos, voice messages, and community stories about FPIC and consultation.

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The Need for Transformative Changes in the Use of Indigenous Knowledge Along with Science for Environmental Decision-Making in the Arctic
Scientific Paper

2020 - English - Practical

The Need for Transformative Changes in the Use…

Amy Amos, Bjarne Lyberth, Carolina Behe et al.

Informed Decision Making | Community Engagement | Decision Making | Environmental Assessment | Traditional Knowledge

The Need for Transformative Changes in the Use of Indigenous Knowledge Along with Science for Environmental Decision-Making in the Arctic

This article examines the relationship between science and Indigenous knowledge in the context of environmental decision-making in the Arctic.

Stories and the Participation of Indigenous Women in Natural Resource Governance
Scientific Paper

2020 - English - Practical

Stories and the Participation of Indigenous Wo…

Patricia Hania, Sari Graben

Identity | Community Engagement | Inherent Rights | Traditional Knowledge

Stories and the Participation of Indigenous Women in Natural Resource Governance

This article draws on Indigenous stories as a method for addressing the participation gap experienced by Indigenous women, within the context of natural resource management. The article concludes by recommending policy changes that support the inclusion of Indigenous women’s knowledge.

A Review of Indigenous Knowledge and Participation in Environmental Monitoring
Scientific Paper

2020 - English - Practical

A Review of Indigenous Knowledge and Participa…

Kim-Ly Thompson, Natalie Ban, Trevor C. Lantz

Indigenous Governance | Informed Decision Making | Community Engagement | Monitoring | Sustainability | Traditional Knowledge

A Review of Indigenous Knowledge and Participation in Environmental Monitoring

This paper provides a critical review of how Indigenous peoples have been engaged in environmental monitoring processes. This paper also addresses how Indigenous peoples' participation influences monitoring outcomes, and how Indigenous knowledge and scientific knowledge is used in practice.

Indigenous Knowledge and Federal Environmental Assessments in Canada: Applying Past Lessons to the 2019 Impact Assessment Act
Scientific Paper

2020 - English - Practical

Indigenous Knowledge and Federal Environmental…

Anna Johnston, Cameron Owens, Chris T et al.

Indigenous Governance | Industry | Rights and Legal Framework | Corporate Social Responsibility | Decision Making | Environmental Assessment | Traditional Knowledge

Indigenous Knowledge and Federal Environmental Assessments in Canada: Applying Past Lessons to the 2019 Impact Assessment Act

This paper evaluates the ability of Canadian environmental assessment processes to meaningfully engage Indigenous knowledge. This paper also offers recommendations towards rebuilding relationships between these processes in order to improve the recognition of Indigenous rights.

Indigenous Peoples Right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent: Reflections on Concepts and Practice
Scientific Paper

2005 - English - Technical

Indigenous Peoples Right to Free, Prior and In…

Joji Cariño

FPIC | Consultation | Decision Making | Environmental Assessment | Environmental Impact | International Law | Land Use Planning | Monitoring | Social & Cultural Impacts | Traditional Knowledge | UNDRIP

Indigenous Peoples Right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent: Reflections on Concepts and Practice

This paper explores the rights of Indigenous people in International law, through the frameworks of Free, Prior, Informed Consent (FPIC), and the World Commission on Dams (WCD). Reasons why FPIC is not always upheld in practice are explored through a series of case studies, and policy suggestions from the WCD are that prioritize the recognition of…

Improving Health Equity for First Nations, Inuit and Métis People: Ontario’s Aboriginal Cancer Strategy II
Scientific Paper

2015 - English - Technical

Improving Health Equity for First Nations, Inu…

Abigail Amartey, Alethea Kewayosh, Joseph Imre et al.

Indigenous Allyship | Pimatisiwin | Canadian Law | Inherent Rights | Pimatsiwin | Self-Determination | Social & Cultural Impacts | Traditional Knowledge | UNDRIP

Improving Health Equity for First Nations, Inuit and Métis People: Ontario’s Aboriginal Cancer Strategy II

This paper provides an overview of cancer prevalence in FNIM communities and provides suggestions for reducing cancer rates.

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