World Conference of Indigenous Women 2013

Andrea Landry, Anishinabek from the traditional territory of the Ashinaabe people, voices the importance of straying away from relying on the federal government to save indigenous communities and instead suggests working as a community toward changes within that community for more productive results. Landry believes confronting and talking about important issues as a community can lead to positive change.

Alta Outcome Document WCIP 2014 

States should work with indigenous communities to implement climate change initiatives which protect the lands and resources of Indigenous Peoples, through an ecosystem-based approach and enforceable safeguards. 

Alta Outcome Document WCIP 2014 

Indigenous Peoples have the right to establish their own education and knowledge systems in order to accurately teach future generations about their histories, values, beliefs and languages.

Alta Outcome Document WCIP 2014 

Permanent Observer status for Indigenous Peoples would mean that Indigenous Peoples could have direct participation through their own governments and councils. 

Alta Outcome Document WCIP 2014 

The right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent means that Indigenous Peoples are able to use their lands and resources however they choose, and that they are included in a consultation process if any development projects are proposed on their land. 

Alta Outcome Document WCIP 2014 

The rights of Indigenous Peoples must be enacted fully and mechanisms which monitor and review the implementation of these rights are needed to ensure that States are complying with international law.

Alta Outcome Document WCIP 2014 

States should work with indigenous communities to ensure that national laws reflect the rights of Indigenous Peoples as laid out in the UN Declaration on the rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Alta Outcome Document WCIP 2014 

Indigenous communities need to work with States to develop mechanisms that prevent violence against women. 

Alta Outcome Document WCIP 2014

Indigenous Peoples have the right to live according to their worldview, principles and beliefs. They have sovereignty over their land, food, water and resources. 

Alta Outcome Document WCIP 2014 

The WCIP is a special session of the General Assembly which will focus specifically on the rights of Indigenous Peoples.