On March 5, 2024, The Implementation Project hosted our annual preparation event focused on preparing for the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII). The event took place virtually on Tuesday, March 5, from 12:00-1:30pm (MT). It featured speakers that have been involved in the UNPFII in a range of capacities: Andrea Carmen, Executive Director of the International Indian Treaty Council; Keith Harper, Member of the UNPFII; and Geoff Roth, Member of the UNPFII. Whitney Gravelle, President, Bay Mills Indian Community; Chase A. Velasquez, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice, San Carlos Apache Tribe, and Jennifer H. Weddle, Principal Shareholder, Co-Chair American Indian Law Practice Group, Greenberg Traurig, served as commentators for the event.
Watch the webinar recording below and hear from our speakers about the background and workings of the UNPFII and how to get the most out of your time at the UNPFII. Also, you can download the presentation slides from Andrea Carmen, Executive Director of the International Indian Treaty Council.