Achieving the Aims of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues’ Annual Session will take place from Monday, April 21 to Friday, May 2, 2025. We are excited to see that the Forum chose the theme of “Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has announced it will be consulting with the public, Tribes, and other Indigenous Peoples and organizations regarding whether the U.S. should sign and implement a new treaty on genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge
The Implementation Project, a joint project of the Native American Rights Fund and the University of Colorado Law School, has long encouraged the United States government to take measures to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous
Danielle Pourier has joined The Implementation Project team as a Project Coordinator. The Implementation Project, a joint initiative of the University of Colorado Law School and the Native American Rights Fund (NARF), advances education and advocacy regarding the United Nations
The Implementation Project (TIP) had the honor of co-hosting a breakout session at the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) 81st Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada this year. Panelists during session. On screen: Keone Nakoa, Kristen Carpenter. In-person from
We hope you can join us in Las Vegas this month for our breakout session at the National Congress of American Indians 81st Annual Convention & Marketplace. Indigenous Diplomacy: The Indigenous Peoples’ Guide to the United Nations and WIPO’s New
The Implementation Project is pleased to announce quarterly online meetings to build community, keep everyone updated, and prepare for upcoming engagementsin Tribal, federal, and international venues. OUR FIRST QUARTERLY MEETING WILL BE HELDSEPTEMBER 17, 2024 AT 12-1:30 PM (MT)Please register
TIP attended the 17th Session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in July 2024. This session focused on measures to advance the Declaration, as well as ensuring Indigenous Peoples’ rights in post-conflict situations, language revitalization, and other topics noted in the “Programme of Work.”
The Implementation Project (TIP) attended the 23rd Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues from April 15-26, 2024, supporting more elected U.S. Tribal leaders than ever before. An advanced unedited version of the Permanent Forum’s Report on
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