123 | Indigenous Peoples Get Closer To a Seat Amongst States @ Virtual Dialogue of ICB

Today’s episode is a recording of the virtual dialogue of the Indigenous Coordinating Body featuring presentations by Kenneth Deer, Les Malezer, and myself teaching you about the ongoing struggles of Indigenous Peoples to achieve enhanced participation at the United Nations. Despite the adoption of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and resolutions addressing Indigenous rights, Indigenous Peoples have yet to be given a corresponding status at the UN. We discuss the current practices that only allow States and NGOs to participate, the historical efforts by Haudenosaunee to gain a seat at the international level, and the frustrations with the UN's structures supporting Indigenous Peoples I will also highlight the importance of the Alta Outcome Document in the enhanced participation process and the objectives for the UN to effectively enhance Indigenous participation by 2024. Enjoy!