Yesterday marked the 16th anniversary of the adoption of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, but much work still remains.
Canada originally passed legislation to begin the implementation of the Declaration in 2021, becoming one of the first countries to do so.
BC followed suit the next year, and the first draft of Ottawa’s plan to implement their Act was released in June to mixed reactions.
While much work still remains on the government side, the Coalition for the Human Rights of Indigenous Peoples says all sectors must play a role in advancing Indigenous rights.
That includes incorporating the Declaration into K to 12 and post-secondary classrooms and ensuring health care workers uphold its standards.
But it also means civil organizations and corporations must work with Indigenous peoples to develop joint advocacy strategies and policies to ensure operations are consistent with UNDRIP.
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