Ottawa. 15 October 2013. "I am now concluding my visit to Canada in my capacity as United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples. Over the last nine days I have met with federal and provincial government authorities, and with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis leaders, organizations and individuals in several parts of the… Read More »
GENEVA (3 October 2013) – United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, will visit Canada from 7 to 15 October 2013 to examine the situation of indigenous peoples in the country. This visit follows up a mission to Canada by the previous Special Rapporteur in 2004. “I will be looking… Read More »
Canada, 7 to 15 October 2013 7 October – Ontario: Meetings with government and indigenous representatives 8 October – Ontario: Meetings with government and indigenous representatives 9 October – Quebec: Meetings with government and indigenous representatives 10 October – British Columbia: For information about opportunities to participate in meetings in Vancouver please write to: indigenous@ohchr.org… Read More »
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Professor James Anaya, will carry out an official visit to Canada from 7 to 15 October 2013. The aim of the Special Rapporteur’s visit to Canada is to examine the human rights situation of the indigenous peoples of the country. During the visit, the… Read More »