Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act

The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is about the respect and recognition of the human rights of Indigenous peoples.

On June 21st, 2021, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act received Royal Assent and came into force. This Act provides a roadmap for the Government of Canada and Indigenous peoples to work together to implement the Declaration based on lasting reconciliation, healing, and cooperative relations.

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The Declaration explained

Learn about the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

About the Act

Find out more about the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.

Next steps

Details on the engagement process with Indigenous peoples to implement the Act.

The Declaration in Action

See how First Nations, Inuit, Métis and the Government of Canada are already working to implement the Declaration.

Indigenous Justice, Recognition and Reconciliation

Learn more about Department of Justice initiatives.

Call for proposals

Support for Indigenous-led consultation and engagement is available. Deadline to submit a proposal has been extended.

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