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Indigenous Peoples have the Right to Decide

Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) is the inherent right Indigenous communities have to decide “yes” or “no” to mining, forestry, oil, gas, water, or other proposed external activities that would affect their lands, territories, and/or natural resources.

Knowledge is Power

Learning about international and national standards helps communities to defend their lands.

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Communities in the Driving Seat: A Manual on FPIC
Manual

2015 - English - Simple

Communities in the Driving Seat: A Manual on F…

Social Entrepreneurs for Sustainable Development

Consultation | FPIC | Indigenous Governance | Consultation | Decision Making | Inherent Rights | Self-Determination

Communities in the Driving Seat: A Manual on FPIC

This excellent plain language manual describes Free Prior and Informed Consent for Indigenous communities and provides 4 steps in the FPIC process: Community mobilization, Negotiation, Decision Making, Project Monitoring. The manual ends with a discussion of ways to get a fair deal between communities and companies.

FPIC Flashcards
Infographic

2015 - English - Simple

FPIC Flashcards

Oxfam Australia

FPIC | Rights and Legal Framework | Consultation | Decision Making

FPIC Flashcards

This short series of flashcards outlines the key steps indigenous communities can take to exercise their right to free, prior and informed consent.

Shifting the Focus: Viewing Indigenous Consent Not as a Snapshot But As a Feature Film
Scientific Paper

2020 - English - Practical

Shifting the Focus: Viewing Indigenous Consent…

Michael Coyle

Consultation | Industry | Informed Decision Making | Canadian Law | Consultation | Land Access | UNDRIP

Shifting the Focus: Viewing Indigenous Consent Not as a Snapshot But As a Feature Film

This paper critiques current Canadian consultation processes and proposes changes to improve their effectiveness with respect to Indigenous values and legal orders, in order to strengthen the relationship between Indigenous peoples and Canadian governments.

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The Rise of Indigenous Resource Interests – Pathway to Success
News Article

2021 - English - Simple

The Rise of Indigenous Resource Interests – Pa…

Maureen McCall

Indigenous Governance | Decision Making | Inherent Rights | Land Stewardship | Social & Cultural Impacts

The Rise of Indigenous Resource Interests – Pathway to Success

This news article discusses the factors influencing decision making by First Nations within the natural resource sector in Canada.

Uncommon Ground: The Impact of Natural Resource Corruption on Indigenous Peoples
News Article

2020 - English - Simple

Uncommon Ground: The Impact of Natural Resourc…

Carter Squires, Landau Kelsey, Robin J. Lewis

Industry | Business Practices | Decision Making | Land Access

Uncommon Ground: The Impact of Natural Resource Corruption on Indigenous Peoples

This news article discusses contextual factors that can allow for more effective resource governance on Indigenous land in Brazil, Peru, and Canada.

New Community-Driven Project Aims to Support Revitalization of Indigenous Languages for Current and Coming Generations
News Article

2022 - English - Simple

New Community-Driven Project Aims to Support R…

Bev Betkowski

Indigenous Governance | Community Engagement | Self-Determination | Social & Cultural Impacts | Traditional Knowledge

New Community-Driven Project Aims to Support Revitalization of Indigenous Languages for Current and Coming Generations

This news article presents a community-based project - Supporting Indigenous Language Revitalization (SILR). This project's goal is to incorporate community and Indigenous led efforts to preserve and strengthen Indigenous languages across Turtle Island.