1. Indigenous Peoples General - Indigenous Peoples Issues And Resources Indigenous Peoples Issues and Resources The leading source for news, information, videos, and more on indigenous people's from around the world. http://indigenouspeoplesissues.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=categor

2. IPU: FAQ On Minority Representation This Declaration also applies to indigenous peoples, in addition to the United Nations Declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples (General Assembly resolution A/61/L.67 of 13 http://www.ipu.org/dem-e/minorities/faq.htm

INTER-PARLIAMENTARY UNION In this section: Overview Setting standards and guidelines Strengthening representative institutions Promoting inclusive parliaments Overview FAQ on minority representation Resources Promoting and defending human rights Partnership between men and women Promoting knowledge of parliaments International Day of Democracy Guide on parliament and democracy Key documents Related sections: Cooperation with the UN Peace and security Sustainable development What is the IPU? HOME PROMOTING DEMOCRACY PROMOTING INCLUSIVE PARLIAMENTS FAQ FAQ on minority representation People often ask questions about the representation of minorities and indigenous peoples. We have tried to provide answers to some of the most frequently asked ones. Click on the question to open or close the respective answer box. The Frequently Asked Questions can also be downloaded as a single PDF file 1. What is the definition of "minorities" and "indigenous peoples"? The term "minority" as used in the United Nations human rights system refers to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities as laid out in the United Nations Declaration on the rights of persons belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities (General Assembly resolution 47/135 of 18 December 1992) and in Article 27 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. This Declaration also applies to indigenous peoples, in addition to the United Nations Declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples (General Assembly resolution A/61/L.67 of 13 September 2007) which articulates its provisions around specific characteristics that indigenous peoples share around the world:

3. Gente Indigena - Indigenous People - Juan Franco Documentary Photography A Digital library of the Indigenous people of today. http://www.genteindigena.org

This web site is dedicated to the Indigenous People of the World, of every Continent, and every Land. To the ones who inhabited the land before the "discovery" by Europeans. We have set-out to create a digital library of the Indigenous People of today, a historical perspective, visual account of a point in time of the Ones who carry the oral traditions, the old, the young, the seed carriers. " Let us put our minds together and see what life we can make for our children. " "Trabajemos todos juntos y veamos que vida le podremos dejar a nuestros hijos" Sitting Bull En 1553 la inocencia de aquellos que vivian en el terrirorio del actual Brasil fueron cambiados por el Padre Portugues que los salvo del infierno... In 1553, the innocense of those living in Paradise met a Portuguese Priest who saved them from eternal damnation... Acerca del libro / about this book Support the purchase of Ancestral Lands " Abya Yala " means "Continent of Life" in the language of the Kuna peoples of Panama and Colombia.

4. Northern Indigenous Peoples - General - ExploreNorth Links to information sources on the North's original peoples. Crossroads of Continents From the Smithsonian, an exhibit examining cultures of the North Pacific, from Siberia 16,000 http://www.explorenorth.com/native-arc.html

Northern Indigenous Peoples: General Information Crossroads of Continents From the Smithsonian, an exhibit examining cultures of the North Pacific, from Siberia 16,000 years ago, to present-day Alaska. Ethnic Groups in Russia The history, religion, language, population and locality of 95 recognized ethnic groups. Indigenous Peoples in the Barents Region A brief assessment of the current status of the Saami, Vepsian, Karelian, Mansi, Samoyeds and other peoples of the region. Indigenous Peoples Participation in Arctic Studies A lengthy discussion on the use of traditional knowledge in CAFF (the Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna program) and the Arctic Council. The Mandan People Some people believe that the Mandan Indians of North Dakota are descendants of Vikings. Northern Tribes, Northern Traces From the Smithsonian, a thought-provoking series which investigates new theories on the origins of North America's first humans. Recognizing Traditional Environmental Knowledge Deborah Carter discusses the need to incorporate traditional knownledge into scientific policies and practise. Social Equity and Environmental Justice From "Arctic Circle," an extensive series of articles on the social inequities faced by Northern indigenous peoples around the world.

5. Databases - Centre For World Indigenous Knowledge And Research - Athabasca Unive Indigenous Peoples General ; International Organizations; International Law Government Departments; Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre ; Law Reviews and Commentary on http://www.athabascau.ca/indigenous/resources/re_data.php

6. Indigenous Peoples Issues And Resources This site highlights contemporary indigenous people s issues from around the world. http://indigenouspeoplesissues.com

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7. By Theme Or Subject Matter - Indigenous Peoples - General Comments And Recommend By Theme or Subject Matter Indigenous Peoples - General Comments and Recommendations, the UN Human Rights Treaty System http://www.bayefsky.com/themes/indigenous_general-comments.php

II. GENERAL COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS CERD General Recommendation XXIII (Fifty-first session, 1997): On the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, A/52/18 (1997) 122 at paras. 1-6. 1. In the practice of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, in particular in the examination of reports of States parties under article 9 of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, the situation of indigenous peoples has always been a matter of close attention and concern. In this respect, the Committee has consistently affirmed that discrimination against indigenous peoples falls under the scope of the Convention and that all appropriate means must be taken to combat and eliminate such discrimination. 2. The Committee, noting that the General Assembly proclaimed the International Decade of the World's Indigenous Peoples commencing on 10 December 1994, reaffirms that the provisions of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination apply to indigenous peoples. 3. The Committee is conscious of the fact that in many regions of the world indigenous peoples have been, and are still being, discriminated against and deprived of their human rights and fundamental freedoms and in particular that they have lost their land and resources to colonists, commercial companies and State enterprises. Consequently, the preservation of their culture and their historical identity has been and still is jeopardized.

8. US Apartheid Of Indigenous People Detailed In UN Report Consistent with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, General recommendation XXIII, and customary international law, Indigenous lands taken under this http://intercontinentalcry.org/us-apartheid-of-indigenous-people-detailed-in-un-

Intercontinental Cry News Videos Petitions ... Archives US Apartheid of Indigenous People Detailed in UN Report January 19, 2008 5 Comments 2,418 Views Tweet The International Indian Treaty Council will soon present the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination with a document that reveals America's legacy of systemic racism, forced assimilation and apartheid of Indigenous Peoples. The 87-page Consolidated Indigenous Shadow Report , which has been prepared with testimony from a number of individuals, covers issues such as: environmental racism, border injustices, the destruction of sacred places, violence against women, and most tellingly, the "overwhelming disparities in income, life expectancy, poverty and unemployment" in what can only be described as a system of Apartheid and forced assimilation "where Indigenous people are warehoused in poverty and neglect, their only option being to abandon their lands, families, languages and cultures to search for a better life." Among other matters, the report also examines the Plenary Powers Doctrine, the so-called 'Trust' Relationship, and the "current application of racist constitutional doctrine established by the United States Supreme Court" in the early 1800s. As stated in the Conclusion

9. Home Tebtebba (Indigenous Peoples International Centre for Policy Research and Education) is an indigenous peoples organization born out of the need for heightened advocacy to have the rights of indigenous peoples recognized, respected and protected worldwide. http://www.tebtebba.org/

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10. United Nations Audiovisual Library Of International Law - Historic Archives The Historic Archives aim to preserve, in a vivid and informative manner, the audiovisual heritage of the United Nations in the progressive development and codification of http://untreaty.un.org/cod/avl/historicarchives.html

Introduction Faculty Directory Acknowledgements Financial Contributions ... Research Library The Historic Archives aim to preserve, in a vivid and informative manner, the audiovisual heritage of the United Nations in the progressive development and codification of international law and thereby promote a better understanding of the essential role of the United Nations in the advancement of the rule of law. The Historic Archives provide a unique multi-media resource for teaching, studying and researching significant legal instruments, on virtually every subject of international law, which have been adopted under the auspices of the United Nations and related agencies or confer a role on the Organization. Each page of the Historic Archives is devoted to a particular legal instrument. It contains a brief introduction to the instrument prepared by an eminent international law scholar or practitioner with special expertise on the subject, information on its procedural history and related documents, as well as the text and status of the instrument. Each legal instrument is accompanied by audiovisual materials, as available, including film footage, audio recordings and photos, relating to the negotiation and adoption of the instrument at meetings or diplomatic conferences. Criminal Law How to use the Historic Archives Decolonization Diplomatic and Consular Relations ... Education, Science and Culture

11. General Mills: Palm Oil Sourcing, of the world’s rainforests, for example, and about the impact of deforestation on biodiversity, endangered species, greenhouse gas emissions and indigenous peoples. General Mills http://www.generalmills.com/Media/NewsReleases/Library/2010/September/palm_oil_s

Company Brands Careers Responsibility ... Our websites News release General Mills commits to 100 percent sustainable palm oil by 2015 September 22, 2010 MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -  General Mills said today it will “strive to source 100 percent of our palm oil from responsible and sustainable sources by 2015.” In its  Statement on Responsible Palm Oil Sourcing today on GeneralMills.com, the company said its objective is “to help ensure our purchases are not associated in any way with deforestation of the world’s rainforests – and to further reinforce the development of certified sustainable palm oil production practices.” General Mills said its use of palm oil is modest – about one-tenth of one percent of world production.  “Nevertheless, we acknowledge that responsible users of even small amounts of ingredients can impact issues via principled purchasing practices.”  The statement outlines several key elements of the company’s commitment to responsible sourcing of palm oil.  General Mills expresses concern about the role of palm oil expansion in the deforestation of the world’s rainforests, for example, and about the impact of deforestation on biodiversity, endangered species, greenhouse gas emissions and indigenous peoples. General Mills also states its support for a moratorium on the destruction of high-conservation value (HCV) forests and high-carbon value landscapes, such as draining of peat-lands, for expansion of palm oil production– and pledges to never knowingly source palm oil produced through palm oil expansion resulting in deforestation or destruction of such vulnerable ecosystems.

12. Bill's Aboriginal Links: International A directory of sites related to indigenous people around the world. http://www.bloorstreet.com/300block/aborintl.htm

Aboriginal Links International Latin America Australia New Zealand International ... Environment Latin America Latin American Network Resources Latin World WWW Virtual Library: Latin American Studies Abya Yala Net ... Spanish to English Automatic Translation Mexico Society and Culture of Mexico Map of Mexico LANIC: Mexico Links Latin World Mexican Links ... Bibliography: Books About Mexico Central America Central America Maps (Magellan) Institute for Central American Development Studies Indigenous Peoples in Central America Maya Peoples in Mexico and Guatemala ... Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (Panama) South America South America Maps (Magellan) GAIA Forest Conservation: South America WHA: Native Peoples in South America) Indigenous Literature (South America) ... Amanaka'a Amazon Network Australian Links Australia Maps (Magellan) WWW Virtual Library: Aboriginal Studies Koori Net The Term "Koori" ... OzWeb New Zealand Links New Zealand Maps (Magellan) New Zealand/Aotearoa on the Web Introduction to The Maori Maoritanga ... New Zealand Information Other Pacific Links WWW Virtual Library: Pacific Studies Maps of the Pacific (Magellan) South Pacific Information Network Pacific Island Report (News) ... Oceanian Governments Online International Links Hieros Gamos: Native Peoples Law News OneWorld: Land Rights Updates Center for World Indigenous Studies International Indian Treaty Council ... Court Upholds Border Crossing Right (1997, Can)

13. Indigenous Peoples Of The Circumpolar North Northern Indigenous Peoples General. The Inuit. The Sami. Indigenous Peoples of Alaska. Indigenous Peoples of Northern Canada. Indigenous Peoples of Greenland, Norway Sweden http://www.explorenorth.com/native.html

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14. Global Legal Information Network authority at central level, and various local governments shall be the competent authority at local level, they both shall map out plans to deal with indigenous peoples' general http://www.glin.gov/view.action?glinID=104784

15. TribalTek.org Web portal of information on indigenous people, lifeskills, and art worldwide. Also with sections on sovereignty, neotribalism, and historical reenactment. http://www.tribaltek.org/

16. Declaration On The Rights Of Indigenous Peoples Declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples. The High Commissioner for Human Rights welcomes the adoption of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples by http://www2.ohchr.org/english/issues/indigenous/declaration.htm

English Espa�ol Fran�ais Countries ... Issues In this section Indigenous peoples Homepage Calendar of meetings Expert Mechanism Special Rapporteur ... Publications Other links Permanent Forum CRC- Indigenous Children Discussion Day Declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples The High Commissioner for Human Rights welcomes the adoption of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples by the General Assembly on 13 September 2007, as a triumph for justice and human dignity following more than two decades of negotiations between governments and indigenous peoples' representatives. The UN Declaration was adopted by a majority of 143 states in favour, 4 votes against (Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States) and 11 abstentions (Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burundi, Colombia, Georgia, Kenya, Nigeria, Russian Federation, Samoa and Ukraine). The Declaration establishes a universal framework of minimum standards for the survival, dignity, well-being and rights of the world's indigenous peoples. The Declaration addresses both individual and collective rights; cultural rights and identity; rights to education, health, employment, language, and others. It outlaws discrimination against indigenous peoples and promotes their full and effective participation in all matters that concern them. It also ensures their right to remain distinct and to pursue their own priorities in economic, social and cultural development. The Declaration explicitly encourages harmonious and cooperative relations between States and indigenous peoples.

17. Center For World Indigenous Studies Indigenous peoples documents from Melanesia, Polynesia and the Pacific. http://www.cwis.org/

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18. United Nations Development Programme This Declaration also applies to indigenous peoples, in addition to the United Nations Declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples (General Assembly resolution A/61/L.67 of 13 http://www.ipu.org/dem-e/minorities/faq.pdf

19. Tribal Warrior Association - Home Page Provides disadvantaged Aboriginal and non-indigenous people with specialised training for jobs in maritime industries. http://tribalwarrior.org

Make a donation Become a volunteer Sponsor something Organise a fundraiser ... Link to our web site Sydney Harbour's Authentic Aboriginal Cultural Cruise Cruise the most beautiful city harbour in Australia, and enjoy the relaxed and friendly company of your Aboriginal hosts and crew. Set sail on a journey to discover the stories of the Eora, Cadigal, Guringai, Wangal, Gammeraigal and Wallumedegal people. Come ashore on an island in Sydney Harbour to an authentic Aboriginal cultural performance. Learn the Aboriginal names and meanings of significant Sydney landmarks. Sydney Harbour as you have never experienced it before. Explore it's waters on our unique cultural harbour cruise We will take you on a journey from pre-white settlement through our coastal lifestyle - uncovering traditional fishing methods and food gathering techniques. Discover our culture, meet our people and enjoy the sights of Sydney Harbour. Tel: 02 9699 3491 Come aboard our floating work of art and let us share with you glimpses of the original inhabitants of Sydney Harbour - the Eora, Cadigal, Guringai, Wangal, Gammeraigal and Wallumedegal people. ABORIGINAL CULTURAL CRUISE TRIBAL WARRIOR Sailings: Wednesday to Sunday from No.6 Jetty Circular Quay

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NowPublic Top Stories 24 hours of Photos and Videos Popular Channels Search Stories Members Photos Video Audio Newsroom Sign In Join NowPublic Home Help ... Tools Truemors Local World Culture Environment ... Strange Loading... Photo US Apartheid of Indigenous People Detailed in UN Report uploaded by Ahni January 19, 2008 at 09:50 am The International Indian Treaty Council will soon present the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination with a document that reveals America’s legacy of systemic racism, forced assimilation and apartheid of Indigenous Peoples. The 87-page Consolidated Indigenous Shadow Report which has been prepared with testimony from a number of individuals, covers issues such as: environmental racism, border injustices, the destruction of sacred places, violence against women, and most tellingly, the “overwhelming disparities in income, life expectancy, poverty and unemployment” in what can only be described as a system of Apartheid and forced assimilation “where Indigenous people are warehoused in poverty and neglect, their only option being to abandon

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