James Anaya, the U.N. special rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, has conducted the United Nations’ first-ever investigation into the plight of Native Americans living in the United States. Anaya’s recommendations include advising the U.S. to return some land to Native American tribes, including South Dakota’s Black Hills, home to the famous Mt. Rushmore… Read More »
The estimated 2.7 million Native Americans living in federally recognized tribal areas have to contend with problems like unemployment, alcoholism, sexual abuse, and suicide. Now a UN report is investigating the conditions of Native Americans in the U.S. Host Michel Martin speaks with S. James Anaya, the UN special rapporteur on indigenous peoples. {play}images/stories/videos/2012-npr-anaya.mp3{/play} {readmorelink}Read… Read More »
Statement of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, James Anaya, upon conclusion of his visit to the United States 4 May 2012 Washington, D.C.– “In my capacity as United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, I am concluding my official visit to the United States of America,… Read More »
GENEVA / NEW YORK (20 April 2012) – United Nations Special Rapporteur James Anaya will visit the United States of America from 23 April to 4 May 2012, to examine the situation of indigenous peoples in that country. This will be the first mission to the USA by an independent expert designated by the UN… Read More »
The Significance of the Declaration On The Rights Of Indigenous Peoples. A Conference and Consultation With the United Nations Special Rapporteur On The Rights Of Indigenous Peoples, James Anaya. Tucson, Arizona on 26 and 27 April 2012 PDF Version
Tribal Leader Discussion with the Special Rapporteur in Washington, DC, on 24 April 2012, from 2:30-6:30 p.m. Hosted by the National Congress of American Indians and the United South & Eastern Tribes at the Embassy of Tribal Nations 1516 P Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20005. For more information and registration, please contact Katy Jackman at: kjackman@ncai.org
UNITED NATIONS SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR on the RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES CONSULTATION at the ALASKA NATIVE HERITAGE CENTER 8800 Heritage Center Drive Anchorage, Alaska APRIL 28, 2012 1:00PM to 5:00PM
29 April 2012: Consultation with the Curyung Tribal Council and Regional Service Providers in Dillingham, Alaska. Contac: Dorothy B. Larson: dorothy@curyungtribe.com
Consultation in the Pacific Northwest Monday, April 30, 2012Portland, Oregon Mr. James AnayaSpecial Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples All Meetings are Open to the Public Meeting Location NAYA Family Center, 5135 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland, Oregon 12:00 Noon Lunch with the National Indian Child Welfare Association, Portland Indian Leaders Roundtable Members (PILR), and… Read More »
United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples to hold Consultation at Sinte Gleska University, Sicangu Lakota Oyate/Rosebud Sioux Tribal Nation, South Dakota, May 1st – 2nd, 2012 The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Professor James Anaya, will hold a consultation with Indigenous Peoples at Sinte Gleska University,… Read More »
The United Nations’ Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Professor James Anaya, will hold consultations at theThe University of Tulsa College of Law with tribal leaders in our region as a part of his official visit to the United States on the morning of May 3, 2012.
Join UN Special Rapporteur James Anaya for a discussion onthe ways in which the standards of the UN Declaration are currently reflected in United States law and policy, both domestically and abroad. What are the needed reforms or areas that need further attention in light of the Declaration? Location: Navajo Nation Washington Office 750 First… Read More »
The Role of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples within the United Nations Human Rights System A Handbook for Indigenous Leaders in the United States PDF Version (5 MB)