UN Declaration in action stories
Stories of projects and actions to support the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act and Action Plan.
Feature stories, news, and videos.
Listening on the inside
How Indigenous people in custody are helping to shape criminal justice policy
Civil and political rights First Nations Inuit Métis
The UN Declaration in the news
How co-developing a Modern Treaty oversight mechanism is advancing reconciliation
A co-developed Modern Treaty implementation policy and new independent oversight mechanism will hold Canada accountable for its implementation of Modern Treaties.
Self-determination Recognition of treaties Modern Treaty partners First Nations Inuit Métis
The Supreme Court of Canada unanimously affirms Indigenous jurisdiction over child welfare
The court cites the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in its decision.
Self-determination Children and youth First Nations Inuit Métis
Reawakening the treaties
How two First Nations came together to reawaken an age-old treaty in Jasper National Park.
Self-determination Lands, territories and resources First Nations
Guardians of the earth
How First Nations, Inuit, and Métis are leading environmental stewardship in their communities – and modelling it for the world. Across the country, Indigenous Guardians are playing a pivotal role in environmental stewardship, climate action, and preservation of cultural heritage.
Self-determination Lands, territories and resources First Nations Inuit Métis
News stories of Indigenous peoples taking action to protect and uphold their rights as affirmed in the UN Declaration
Speaking your language
New Indigenous-led projects help revitalize Indigenous languages.
Language Culture First Nations Inuit Métis
Nunavut Quest wins major award
Race across Nunavut won Northern Nation Building Award by reviving Inuit tradition.
Traditions Culture Self-determination Inuit
Improving food security in Indigenous communities
How Waterhen Lake First Nation is increasing food sovereignty with a hydroponic growing system.
Economic and social rights Food security First Nations
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