2016 - English - Academic
Consult, Consent and Veto: International Norms…
This article argues that the Crown should enter into negotiations to determine which territories should be preserved for the harvesting activities guaranteed by the treaty. In the meantime, courts should ensure that First Nations consent to further development on their traditional territories.
2019 - English - Academic
Towards an Indigenous-Informed Relational Appr…
The article, based on several years of dialogue and interviews and a two-day workshop on FPIC, offers insight into Indigenous perspectives on FPIC advancing an Indigenous-informed relational approach to consultation and consent seeking.
2018 - English - Practical
Canada' Emerging Indigenous Rights Framework: …
This report analyzes the substantial changes to Indigenous policy and legislation in Canada, which are coalescing around the current Liberal Government's proposed Indigenous Rights, Reconciliation and Implementation Framework legislation.
2013 - English - Simple
Indigenous Peoples and the Right to Free, Prio…
Training material created by the International Indian Treaty Council to explain the core principles and articles of FPIC as stated in the United Nations Declaration of Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
2008 - English - Practical
Free, Prior and Informed Consent and the Round…
This briefing note provides an overview of FPIC in international law and across industry sections. The note also discusses how to identify customary land through mapping; engaging with representative organizations; pairing participation with informed consent; ensuring consent and resolving conflict. This note can inform consent processes throughou…
2011 - English - Practical
Understanding and Implementing the UN Declarat…
This handbook is intended to assist Indigenous community members and Canadian stakeholders to understand the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and how it can be implemented. An overview of the rights included in UNDRIP and their significance for Indigenous communities is included in the handbook, including a s…