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WCIP: Mililani Trask Discusses Her Disappointment With the WCIP's Organizational Structure

Mililani Trask frankly states that there is not much work which can be done in the 2 days of discussions which make up the WCIP. She is not surprised by the lack of funding and the limitations on which issues can be discussed, but describes the resulting meeting as a betrayal because the WCIP was meant to bring people together to discuss many issues facing Indigenous Peoples and address how to move forward.  

WCIP: Les Malazer on the Responsibility of Indigenous Peoples to Take Up Initiatives in the Wake of WCIP

“Key doors are now open but it has to be Indigenous Peoples who walk through those doors.”

WCIP: Les Malazer Explains the Obligation of Participating States and Governments to Carry Out the Declaration

The declaration is not a legally binding document but rather a commitment in good faith from Member States of the UN. Les Malazer thinks this is the highest level of commitment Indigenous Peoples will be able to gain from States.  

WCIP: Les Malazer Outlines the Next Steps Initiated by the WCIP Outcome Document

In terms of the next steps for Indigenous Peoples, Les Malazer highlights that the outcome document contains many actions which are easy to look at and discuss how they might be implemented.

WCIP: Les Malazer on his Thoughts and Feelings About the General Assembly's Adoption of the Declaration

The adoption of the declaration by the General Assembly was done smoothly, and it was well attended by Member States and Indigenous groups. 

WCIP: Les Malazer on Items and Actions Dropped from WCIP Outcome Document

Les Malazer discusses the process for deciding items and actions to be included in the outcome document from the WCIP. 

WCIP: Les Malazer Explains Canada's Issues with FPIC

Les Malazer discusses the situation in Canada and how they need to adjust by supporting the principle of free, prior and informed consent. 

WCIP: Les Malazer on FPIC's Relevance in the Totality of the WCIP Outcome Document

Les Malazer describes how the outcome document from the WCIP sets out actions to be taken by the United Nations and Member States, always with the involvement and the free, prior and informed consent of Indigenous Peoples. He encourages Indigenous groups to see how they can engage with States using this document.

WCIP: Les Malazer on His Wish to Cut Back on the States Only Processes at the WCIP

“Nothing about us without us.” Les Malazer talks about how this meeting clearly demonstrated that Indigenous groups can work well with States. Although, he was disappointed with the fact that the drafting of the document continued into the States-only process. 

WCIP: Les Malazer on the Importance of Indigenous Involvement in the Alta, Norway Negotiations Document

Over 400 Indigenous Peoples came together in Alta, Norway to draft a document which was given to the United Nations. This document was heavily relied on in the negotiations and formed the basis of the outcome document from the WCIP.

WCIP: Les Malazer on His Role at The UN and the Steps Taken to Organize an Indigenous Facilitator Before WCIP 2015

Les Malazer, the Indigenous Co-advisor to the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples in September 2015 discusses the preparation in the run up to the WCIP.   

WCIP Interview with Mililani Trask: We are the Mothers of Our Nations

Indigenous Hawaiian leader Mililani Trask speaks about Indigenous women leaders and matriarchal societies.

WCIP: Mililani Trask on the Importance of Cross-Cultural Support Among Indigenous Women

Mililani Trask talks about the importance of cross-cultural support between Indigenous groups and how Indigenous women have been key to bringing this about. 

WCIP: Mililani Trask on the Value of the Outcome Document

The Outcome document will be open to interpretation and its success will depend on how individual states interpret the document and whether this is in line with Indigenous Peoples and civil society groups.  

WCIP: Alexey Tsykarev on the State of Indigenous Rights in Russia

Alexey Tsykarev discusses the situation in Russia for Indigenous Peoples. Even though Russia abstained from voting for the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in 2007, many of the articles in the Declaration exist in Russian legislation, however, the implementation at the federal, regional and local level is still a problem. 

WCIP: Alexey Tsykarev on the WCIP Negotiations Process

Alexey Tsykarev talks about the negotiations leading to the Outcome Document and how 3 months was not long enough and they should have been at least a year long. 

WCIP: Alexey Tsykarev Explains his Disappointment with the WCIP Outcome Document

Alexey Tsykarev is disappointed with the outcome document and expected that it would be on the same level at least, as the UN Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. 

WCIP 24. Acknowledgements From Outcome Document

Indigenous Peoples’ knowledge and strategies should be taken into account in the development of national and international environmental policies.

This series of 24 PSAs is based on the Outcome Document of the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples, which took place in September of 2014 in New York. The PSAs highlight specific passages of the Outcome Document in an effort to inform audiences of exactly what the document contains and encourages action.

WCIP 23. Acknowledgements From Outcome Document

Indigenous Peoples’ knowledge is important for sustainable economic, social and environmental development.

This series of 24 PSAs is based on the Outcome Document of the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples, which took place in September of 2014 in New York. The PSAs highlight specific passages of the Outcome Document in an effort to inform audiences of exactly what the document contains and encourage action.

WCIP 22. Acknowledgements From Outcome Document

Indigenous Peoples’ participation in many areas of society should be encouraged as they have a range of knowledge to offer, especially with regards to conservation and the importance of biodiversity.

This series of 24 PSAs is based on the Outcome Document of the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples, which took place in September of 2014 in New York. The PSAs highlight specific passages of the Outcome Document in an effort to inform audiences of exactly what the document contains and encourage action.

WCIP 21. Acknowledgements From Outcome Document

Indigenous Peoples’ health practices and knowledge of traditional medicines have been acknowledged, as well as their justice institutions. The processes of these justice institutions are beneficial, in order to learn how they can contribute to effective dispute resolution in indigenous communities and wider society. 

WCIP 20. Commitments From Outcome Document

In conjunction with Indigenous Peoples, States should implement open and impartial processes to acknowledge and advance the rights of Indigenous Peoples pertaining to their land, territories and resources.

This series of 24 PSAs is based on the Outcome Document of the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples, which took place in September of 2014 in New York. The PSAs highlight specific passages of the Outcome Document in an effort to inform audiences of exactly what the document contains and encourage action.

WCIP 19. Commitments From Outcome Document

Indigenous Peoples should be consulted in good faith through their own representative institutions in order for States to gain Free, Prior and Informed Consent before any development projects take place in indigenous territories.

This series of 24 PSAs is based on the Outcome Document of the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples, which took place in September of 2014 in New York. The PSAs highlight specific passages of the Outcome Document in an effort to inform audiences of exactly what the document contains and encourage action.

WCIP 18. Commitments From Outcome Document

Indigenous Peoples need fair and transparent mechanisms available, to effectively gain access to and reparation of their ceremonial objects and human remains.

This series of 24 PSAs is based on the Outcome Document of the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples, which took place in September of 2014 in New York. The PSAs highlight specific passages of the Outcome Document in an effort to inform audiences of exactly what the document contains and encourage action.

WCIP 17. Commitments From Outcome Document

Indigenous Peoples have a range of knowledge to offer in several areas including hunting, gathering, fishing, pastoralism, and agriculture. This should be respected and utilised in ecosystem management and sustainable development projects.

This series of 24 PSAs is based on the Outcome Document of the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples, which took place in September of 2014 in New York. The PSAs highlight specific passages of the Outcome Document in an effort to inform audiences of exactly what the document contains and encourage action.

WCIP 16. Commitments From Outcome Document

Support for Indigenous Peoples’ occupations, traditional subsistence activities, economies, livelihoods, food securities, and nutrition should be reflected in policies, programs, and resources that are designed in coordination with Indigenous Peoples.

This series of 24 PSAs is based on the Outcome Document of the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples, which took place in September of 2014 in New York. The PSAs highlight specific passages of the Outcome Document in an effort to inform audiences of exactly what the document contains and encourage action.

WCIP 15. Commitments From Outcome Document

Legal and institutional frameworks need to be strengthened in order to prevent violence and discrimination against Indigenous Peoples and individuals.

This series of 24 PSAs is based on the Outcome Document of the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples, which took place in September of 2014 in New York. The PSAs highlight specific passages of the Outcome Document in an effort to inform audiences of exactly what the document contains and encourage action.

WCIP 14. Commitments From Outcome Document

States should work with indigenous women and their communities to enable programmes around capacity building and strengthening of leadership. Indigenous women need to be included in decision making processes, at each level and in all areas.

This series of 24 PSAs is based on the Outcome Document of the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples, which took place in September of 2014 in New York. The PSAs highlight specific passages of the Outcome Document in an effort to inform audiences of exactly what the document contains and encourage action.

WCIP 13. Commitments From Outcome Document

Every indigenous child has the right to enjoy his or her own culture, practice his or her religion, and use his or her language.

This series of 24 PSAs is based on the Outcome Document of the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples, which took place in September of 2014 in New York. The PSAs highlight specific passages of the Outcome Document in an effort to inform audiences of exactly what the document contains and encourage action.

WCIP 12. Commitments From Outcome Document

Indigenous Peoples have the right to equal access to social programmes and resources in order to have the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health.

This series of 24 PSAs is based on the Outcome Document of the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples, which took place in September of 2014 in New York. The PSAs highlight specific passages of the Outcome Document in an effort to inform audiences of exactly what the document contains and encourage action.

WCIP 11. Commitments From Outcome Document

States should ensure that Indigenous Peoples have equal access to high quality education which recognises their cultural diversity, and to social and economic programmes around housing, water, and sanitation.

This series of 24 PSAs is based on the Outcome Document of the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples, which took place in September of 2014 in New York. The PSAs highlight specific passages of the Outcome Document in an effort to inform audiences of exactly what the document contains and encourage action.

WCIP 10. Commitments From Outcome Document

States should work more closely with Indigenous Peoples to conduct surveys which use holistic indicators to measure and asses their needs, then make this data available to them.

This series of 24 PSAs is based on the Outcome Document of the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples, which took place in September of 2014 in New York. The PSAs highlight specific passages of the Outcome Document in an effort to inform audiences of exactly what the document contains and encourage action.

WCIP 09. Commitments From Outcome Document

National legislation should protect the rights of Indigenous Peoples with disabilities and work to improve their social and economic conditions.

This series of 24 PSAs is based on the Outcome Document of the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples, which took place in September of 2014 in New York. The PSAs highlight specific passages of the Outcome Document in an effort to inform audiences of exactly what the document contains and encourage action.

WCIP 08. Commitments From Outcome Document

In order to put the words of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples into action, Indigenous Peoples should have their own representative institutions through which to develop national action plans and strategies alongside the State. 

This series of 24 PSAs is based on the Outcome Document of the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples, which took place in September of 2014 in New York. The PSAs highlight specific passages of the Outcome Document in an effort to inform audiences of exactly what the document contains and encourage action.

WCIP 07. Commitments From Outcome Document

The articles of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples should be represented in national policies and legislation, and be well known in the legislature, judiciary and the civil service.

This series of 24 PSAs is based on the Outcome Document of the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples, which took place in September of 2014 in New York. The PSAs highlight specific passages of the Outcome Document in an effort to inform audiences of exactly what the document contains and encourage action.

WCIP 06. Reaffirmations Of Outcome Document

Indigenous Peoples’ knowledge of sustainable development, especially with regards to the environment, should be taken into account when national and international policies on climate change are being developed.

This series of 24 PSAs is based on the Outcome Document of the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples, which took place in September of 2014 in New York. The PSAs highlight specific passages of the Outcome Document in an effort to inform audiences of exactly what the document contains and encourage action.

WCIP 05. Reaffirmations Of Outcome Document

Indigenous Peoples have the right to access their religious and cultural sites, as well as receive reparation of their ceremonial objects and human remains.

This series of 24 PSAs is based on the Outcome Document of the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples, which took place in September of 2014 in New York. The PSAs highlight specific passages of the Outcome Document in an effort to inform audiences of exactly what the document contains and encourage action.

WCIP 04. Reaffirmations Of Outcome Document

A true process of consultation and cooperation means that States should obtain Free, Prior and Informed Consent by going through Indigenous Peoples’ own representative institutions.

This series of 24 PSAs is based on the Outcome Document of the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples, which took place in September of 2014 in New York. The PSAs highlight specific passages of the Outcome Document in an effort to inform audiences of exactly what the document contains and encourage action.

WCIP 03. Purpose Of Outcome Document

The purpose of the WCIP Outcome Document is to consolidate the progress made thus far on implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, modify existing measures, and set out new commitments. It makes recommendations for how we can put the words of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples into action.

WCIP 02. What Is WCIP Outcome Document

The WCIP Outcome Document analyses the existing UN mechanisms for implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and details ways in which they can be improved.

This series of 24 PSAs is based on the Outcome Document of the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples, which took place in September of 2014 in New York. The PSAs highlight specific passages of the Outcome Document in an effort to inform audiences of exactly what the document contains and encourage action.

WCIP 01. What Is The WCIP

The WCIP was a meeting of the UN General Assembly where the concerns of Indigenous Peoples were discussed, along with best practices on how to implement the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

This series of 24 PSAs is based on the Outcome Document of the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples, which took place in September of 2014 in New York. The PSAs highlight specific passages of the Outcome Document in an effort to inform audiences of exactly what the document contains and encourage action.

Advice For Youth - Michael Preston At The World Conference On Indigenous Peoples

Michael Preston speaks about how Indigenous youth can get involved in the UN system and defend their rights on the international level.

Interview with Windel B Bolinget at the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples

Indigenous leader and Chairperson of the Cordillera Peoples' Alliance of the Philippines gives his perspective on the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples. "The bottom line in advancing the recognition of Indigenous Peoples' rights is fighting for these rights right in our own territories and communities."

Interview with Windel B Bolinget at the Peoples' Climate March

Indigenous leader and Chairperson of the Cordillera Peoples' Alliance of the Philippines shares expectations of the Climate March and its importance to Indigenous Peoples. "In resolving climate change, Indigenous knowledge, Indigenous Peoples' participation is fundamental."

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