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UN Declaration in Action: International and Domestic Strategies to Protect the Apache Sacred Site of Oak Flat

UN Declaration in Action: International and Domestic Strategies to Protect the Apache Sacred Site of Oak Flat

The Implementation Project will be hosting the next TIP Quarterly Meeting on December 16, 2025 from 12:00-1:30 PM (Mountain Time). “UN Declaration in Action: International and Domestic Strategies to Protect the Apache Sacred Site of Oak Flat” will feature Mr.

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“From Traditional Economies to Global Transformation: Indigenous Leadership in Rebuilding Economic Systems” – Available now!

“From Traditional Economies to Global Transformation: Indigenous Leadership in Rebuilding Economic Systems” – Available now!

The Implementation Project is pleased to publish, “From Traditional Economies to Global Transformation: Indigenous Leadership in Rebuilding Economic Systems.” This document compiles recent statements by Indigenous leaders, Ambassador Justin Mohamed (Australia), Dr. Ojot Ojulu (Ethiopia), Fmr. President Fawn Sharp (USA),

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Join TIP for a Breakout Session at the NCAI 82nd Annual Convention

Join TIP for a Breakout Session at the NCAI 82nd Annual Convention

We hope you can join us in Seattle this month for our breakout session at the National Congress of American Indians 82nd Annual Convention & Marketplace. International Engagement for Tribal Sovereignty, Solidarity, and Strength Monday, November 17, 2:45 – 4:15

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NEW Resource: “The Tribal Guide to Implementing FPIC in the Context of Conservation and Development”

NEW Resource: “The Tribal Guide to Implementing FPIC in the Context of Conservation and Development”

The Implementation Project recently published a new resource: The Tribal Guide to Implementing FPIC in the Context of Conservation and Development. This guide seeks to provide educational information to Tribal governments regarding Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC), as articulated

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Join TIP & Esteemed Guests for the September 2025 Quarterly Meeting

Join TIP & Esteemed Guests for the September 2025 Quarterly Meeting

Join TIP and distinguished guests, Fmr. President Walter Echo-Hawk and Judge Greg Bigler, for the next TIP Quarterly Meeting. Indigenous Peoples & Human Rights: Creating Tribal Law for a Consent-Based Paradigm & Educating the Next Generation of Lawyers will take place

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Honoring International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples – August 9, 2025

Native North American tipis at sunrise on the plains

August 9 marks the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, as declared by the United Nations General Assembly. This day commemorates the inaugural meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations in 1982 and celebrates the diverse cultures,

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TIP at the 18th Session of the UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

TIP at the 18th Session of the UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

The Implementation Project (TIP) attended the 18th Session of the United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) from July 14 to 18, 2025. EMRIP is mandated to address Indigenous Peoples’ rights through country engagements, as well

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Announcing: “Indigenous Women at the United Nations in 2025”, a TIP Quarterly Meeting

The Next Quarterly Meeting is Tuesday, June 17, 2025 12:00 – 1:30 PM (MT) In celebration of the critical contributions of Indigenous Women at the UN, please join us for a virtual discussion of international diplomacy on issues of Biopiracy, Traditional Knowledge, Transboundary Advocacy, Indigenous Economies, Language, Health and more! We’ll also provide updates on recent sessions of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues and the World Intellectual Property Organization, and preview the upcoming session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP). To receive the Zoom link you must register at this link: https://forms.gle/EWoNMxcgj5KWEUQ89. Or email declaration@narf.org for assistance. All are welcome to drop in as schedules permit, and the meeting will be recorded.

The Implementation Project is excited to announce the upcoming TIP Quarterly Meeting: “Indigenous Women at the United Nations in 2025”. Click HERE to register! Register HERE or scan the QR code above to receive the Zoom link. All are welcome

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Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Annual Session – Registration open until July 4

Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Annual Session – Registration open until July 4

The Implementation Project is preparing to participate in the upcoming Annual Session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP), which will take place at the United Nations Palais des Nations in Geneva from July 14 to 18, 2025. Register

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

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

The Implementation Project (TIP) is honored to announce the publication of Walter Echo-Hawk’s, A Tribal Government Handbook for Operationalizing FPIC in the Context of Conservation and Development (2025). The Handbook is for everyone working with Tribal governments to protect Tribal

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