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Setting the Standard: Domestic Policy Implications of the UN Declarationon the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

A webcast from the June 9, 2011, hearing can be viewed at www.indian.senate.gov.  (More…)

U.S. announces its support for the UN Declaration

Watch video or read a transcript of the December 16, 2011 announcement; download the full statement of support.

Recent Articles

Guatemala Court’s Landmark Ruling Best Kept Secret

Constitutional Court of Guatemala issues ruling affirming the collective rights of Community to its land. 

 07/08/2011 - 12:13pm Articles by Center Staff, Articles about the Center, Maya Q’eqchi’ Land and Resource Rights, Press Release
UN Declaration sets new agenda for US-Indian relations

12/16/2010 - 5:27am Articles by Center Staff, United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Press Release
Tribal Law and Order Act to Help Curb Epidemic of Violence
Indian Law Resource Center, 09/02/2010 - 12:00am Articles by Center Staff, Safe Women, Strong Nations
Indian woman a plaintiff in hiring lawsuit at Census Bureau
indianz.com, 08/16/2010 - 10:20am Articles about the Center, Front page highlight, Human Rights
Shoshone Tribe is fighting back!

You can help us challenge and overturn one of the most discriminatory and unconstitutional legal doctrines affecting Indian and Alaska Native tribes.

 Indian Law Resource Center, 12/07/2009 - 4:33pm Announcement, Articles about the Center, Timbisha Shoshone Tribe, Western Shoshone
IACHR celebrates 50th anniversary

The OAS held a special session on November 11th to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

 Indian Law Resource Center, 11/11/2009 - 3:47pm Articles by Center Staff, Organization of American States, Announcement, Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Press Release
Horrific story told again in Peru

An OpEd  published in “Indian Country Today”

 Robert T. Coulter, 06/10/2009 - 5:01pm Articles by Center Staff, Central and South America, Environmental Protection, Human Rights, Land Rights
Indians still await formal apology

Missoulian article

 Ms. Gwen Florio, 05/10/2009 - 4:18pm Articles about the Center, Human Rights
Tribal Law and Order Act One Year Later

Senate Indian Affairs Committee asking “Have We Improved Public Safety and Justice Throughout Indian Country?” TAKE ACTION!

IACHR Decision Brings Hope to Native Women

Inter-American Commission on Human Rights says U.S. violated its obligations under international human rights laws.

Maya Q’eqchi’ seek help to gain justice in Guatemala

Agua Caliente files petition with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. 

World Bank Considers Consolidating Safeguard Policies

Will your tax dollars be contributing to the demise of the world’s indigenous communities?  Get Informed!

Guatemala Court’s Landmark Ruling Best Kept Secret

Constitutional Court of Guatemala issues ruling affirming the collective rights of Community to its land. 

What is REDD+ and why is it important to Native peoples?
Center submits comments saying agencies need to not only engage indigenous peoples as stakeholders, but more importantly, rights-holders.


Rapa Nui Update: Protective Measures Granted

Inter-American Commission on Human Rights grants protective measures to Rapa Nui; members of Hito clan arrested for occupying their ancestral lands.