United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

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Two Years Later: Native Nations Pushing for Implementation of the UN Declaration

Commentary by Robert T. Coulter on 2-year anniversary of U.S. endorsement of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

, 12/14/2012 - 5:17pm
Celebrating the UN Declaration

September 13 is the 5th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

, 09/12/2012 - 6:38pm
Treaty Rights and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

by Karlya E. General - Though the federal government ended treaty-making with Native nations in 1871, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples presents a timely opportunity for Native nations and a tool that can be used to facilitate a new era of indigenous-State relations, including upholding treaty obligations and creating new legally enforceable government-to-government agreements.

, 08/31/2012 - 8:15am
President's Message - August 2012

by Robert T. Colter -The courage and determination of tribes all over the country to continue fighting for basic fairness are very moving and inspiring. Our goal is to help Indian nations that are fighting back against these injustices and trying to change the legal system that treats them so unfairly. One way we are moving towards a new era is with the UN Declaration on the Right of Indigenous Peoples. 

, 08/29/2012 - 9:39am
Indigenous Peoples Call on UN to Improve World Bank Policies

Indian Law Resource Center delivers statement at UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE…

, 05/15/2012 - 1:44pm
Briefing leaders on how to implement the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

President Barack Obama announced the United States’ support for the UN Declaration on the Right of Indigenous Peoples in 2010.  Native nations now have the opportunity to use the Declaration as the basis for defining a new era of federal Indian policy. The Center is holding briefing sessions to give Native leaders and advocates an overview of the Declaration and to provide practical case studies on how it applies to Native nations today.

, 04/17/2012 - 5:51am
Securing Rights to Sacred Places with the UN Declaration

by Karla E. General* - The Declaration recognizes and affirms the rights of indigenous peoples to their cultural, religious, and spiritual practices, to have private access to sacred sites, as well as to maintain and strengthen their spiritual relationship with their traditionally held lands, territories, waters and coastal seas and other resources.

, 04/16/2012 - 9:01pm
Using the Declaration to End Violence Against Native Women

by Jana Walker - Despite some strides in addressing violence against Native women, there is no doubt United States law falls far short of even the minimum human rights standards set forth in the UN Declaration on the Right of Indigenous Peoples.  Considering the United States’ trust responsibility to Indian nations, coupled with the standards in the Declaration, it is imperative that the U.S. act now to end the epidemic of violence against Native women.

, 02/01/2012 - 10:10am
How is the US doing on implementing the Declaration?

Native America Calling interview with Robert T. Coulter | Jan-4 ‘12: Has President Obama fulfilled his promise of taking action, or will Natives be left out in the cold again?

, 01/06/2012 - 5:21pm
Tribes Lead the Efforts to Implement UN Declaration

by Robert T. Coulter - The Declaration contains more than 15 articles spelling out and protecting many aspects of tribal self-government and jurisdiction. Tribes are studying these detailed provisions, making strategies, and deciding what elements of the Declaration to implement first. The Declaration is a very useful guide for what changes are necessary, but it will take a strong, national campaign by tribes to get serious, concrete changes made.

, 12/15/2011 - 5:30pm
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