Free, prior and informed consent: human rights, Indigenous protocols and go...
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Follow the online webinar here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbZSNgs7t9c
Supreme Court decisions and international human rights standards including the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples recognize the right of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples to make their own decisions about development on their lands and other important issues.
Indigenous peoples are asserting their right of free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) in dealings with corporations and government regulatory processes and through the adoption of their own protocols. Investors and industry associations are also increasingly referring to FPIC in their own policies. While the federal government continues to deny the existence of this right, FPIC has been come an increasingly important factor in decisions about energy and resource development in Canada.
This one-day, interactive symposium is a unique opportunity for Indigenous leaders and activists- as well as partner organizations- to discuss the status of FPIC in Canadian and international law and its relevance in crucial decisions facing Indigenous peoples today. Learn more about FPIC, share your own experiences, and contribute to identifying practical recommendations to advance this important human rights standard.
Participate in person or through a live, interactive webinar.
On-line:
Please register on this page to receive information by email on how to log in and submit your questions during the seminar.
Follow the online webinar here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbZSNgs7t9c
We encourage you to make comments and ask questions online. To do so you will need to have either a youtube account or a gmail account. If you don’t have either, you will be prompted to create one – it’s a simple process, and various prompts will guide you through each step. Try setting this up in advance, as we wouldn't want you to miss any of the proceedings. There is no charge.
Once you’ve logged in the first time, you can make comments at any time in the box to the right of the video screen.
Please note that if are a lot of viewers and commenters, there may be a slight delay in your comment being posted. Moderators will be following the online conversation and will pass on as many questions and comments to the live presenters.
You are also encouraged to tweet your comments and observations using the hashtag #fpicforum
The full video record will be posted online by the end of June. Please look for updates at www.fpicforum.ca
In person:
University of Ottawa, Fauteux Hall Room 147. Room opens at 8:30 am on May 20th. Pre-registration not required to attend in person.
There will be a reception the previous evening, Tuesday May 19th, from 7-9 pm at the Wabano Centre, 299 Montreal Road, Ottawa Keynote presentation by Chief Roger William, Tsilhqot'in Nation.
For more information:
Up to date agenda, confirmed speakers and background information.
Twitter: #fpicforum
