Monthly Archives: March 2012

“Consultation with Indigenous Peoples in Costa Rica could be an opportunity and good example for other countries”

28 March 2012 – San José – Upon completing a visit to Costa Rica, the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, James Anaya, recognized as an important step a meeting between indigenous peoples and the Government regarding the Diquís hydroelectric project. During his five-day visit, the Special Rapporteur visited several indigenous territories and… Read More »

Consultations with Indigenous Peoples in Costa Rica could be an opportunity and good example for other countries

San José – Upon completing a visit to Costa Rica, the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, James Anaya, recognized as an important step a meeting between indigenous peoples and the Government regarding the Diquís hydroelectric project. During his five-day visit, the Special Rapporteur visited several indigenous territories and met with representatives from… Read More »

Meetings with the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples during the eleventh session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

From 14 May to 18 May 2012, Special Rapporteur James Anaya will hold individual meetings with representatives of indigenous peoples and organizations during the eleventh session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues held in New York. Representatives of indigenous peoples and organizations may request a meeting with him concerning matters falling within… Read More »

Meetings with the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples during the eleventh session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

Official visit to the United States from 23 April to 4 May 2012

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Professor James Anaya, will carry out an official visit to the United States of America from 23 April to 4 May 2012. The aim of the Special Rapporteur’s visit to the United States is to examine the human rights situation of the indigenous peoples… Read More »

Conference and Consultation. Tucson, Arizona on 26 and 27 April 2012

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

United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples to hold Consultation at Sinte Gleska University, Sicangu Lakota Oyate/Rosebud Sioux Tribal Nation

United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoplesto 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, Sicangu… Read More »

Tribal Leader Discussion with the Special Rapporteur. Washington, DC. 24 April 2012

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

Alaska. Consultation at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. April 28 2012

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

Alaska. Consultation with the Curyung Tribal Council and Regional Service Providers in Dillingham. 29 April 2012

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, Portland, Oregon. April 30, 2012

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 »

Indigenous peoples’ right to set their own priorities for development requires greater attention

In a series of presentations in Lima, Peru and Brasilia, Brazil, Special Rapporteur James Anaya stressed the need for greater measures to ensure that indigenous peoples are able to set their own priorities for development. Professor Anaya referred in particular to procedures to consult with indigenous peoples about legislative and administrative decisions affecting them, especially… Read More »

Indigenous peoples’ right to set their own priorities for development requires greater attention

UNRS US Visit. Meeting with Civil Society. Washington DC, April 23, 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 »

Consultation. South Dakota, 1 and 2 May 2012

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 »

Oklahoma. Consultation at U. Tulsa, May 3, 2012

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.