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 21, 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 First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples peoples to work together to implement the Declaration based on lasting reconciliation, healing, and cooperative relations.

Services and information

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 process of consultation and cooperation with Indigenous peoples to implement the Act.

Non-derogation clauses

Review proposed legislation. Deadline to comment is April 14, 2023.

Annual report

An annual report on progress made implementing the Declaration.

Action Plan

Learn more about the Action Plan and how it is being developed.

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