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The Implementation Project (TIP) advances the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples through education and advocacy. A joint initiative of the Native American Rights Fund and University of Colorado Law School, TIP works closely with Indigenous Peoples, including American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian leaders in international, domestic, and tribal forums where the Declaration is a key tool for accomplishing their objectives.

The Promise of the UN Declaration

The Declaration recognizes universal human rights in the Indigenous Peoples’ context, including rights to self-determination, equality, property, culture, religious freedom, health, and economic well-being, among many others. A standard setting instrument, the Declaration affirms both individual and collective rights and responsibilities, calls for States to remedy past harms, and provides guidance to all who seek just and equitable relationships with Indigenous Peoples going forward.

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The United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, at the urging of Indigenous leaders, represents a watershed moment in the evolution of human rights. By embracing this powerful instrument, we have the opportunity to advance the arc of justice, and improve the lives of Indigenous Peoples in the United States and across the world.

Walter R. Echo-Hawk (Pawnee)

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TIP Website Publishes Walter Echo-Hawk, "A Tribal Government Handbook for Operationalizing FPIC in the Context of Conservation and Development" (2025)

TIP Website Publishes Walter Echo-Hawk, “A Tribal Government Handbook for Operationalizing FPIC in the Context of Conservation and Development” (2025)

TIP website publishes Walter Echo-Hawk, A Tribal Government Handbook for Operationalizing FPIC in the Context of Conservation and Development (2025) ...
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Implementing FPIC Across the Regions: Join TIP for a side event at UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

Implementing FPIC Across the Regions: Join TIP for a side event at UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

The Implementation Project (TIP) is excitedly preparing for participation in the upcoming annual session of the UN Permanent Forum on ...
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Calls for Inputs: The Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples' Thematic Reports

Calls for Inputs: The Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples’ Thematic Reports

The Implementation Project is excited to share another opportunity for international engagement: two calls for inputs by the Special Rapporteur ...
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