Dialogue Between Nations is an interactive communications network and an educational forum contributing, through global dialogue, towards the solutions of current issues directly affecting the identity, self-determination and presence of Indigenous Peoples in the modern world. Underlying this unique initiative is the human tragedy of silent genocide. SITE MAP MAPA DEL SITIO LISTEN TO DAILY AUDIO BROADCASTS OF THE ELEVENTH SESSION OF THE UN PERMANENT FORUM 7-18 MAY, 2012 DIALOGUE BETWEEN NATIONS ONLINE BROADCASTS DIALOGUE BETWEEN NATIONS IN-DEPTH COVERAGES OF THE UN PERMANENT FORUM ON INDIGENOUS ISSUES 2003 THROUGH 2012 UN PERMANENT FORUM ON INDIGENOUS ISSUES OFFICIAL WEBSITE ELEVENTH SESSION 7-18 MAY 2012 UN HEADQUARTERS, NYC Special theme for the year “The Doctrine of Discovery”: its enduring impact on Indigenous Peoples and the right to redress for past conquests United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Article 28 1. Indigenous peoples have the right to redress, by means that can include restitution or, when this is not possible, just, fair and equitable compensation, for the lands, territories and resources which they have traditionally owned or otherwise occupied or used, and which have been confiscated, taken, occupied, used or damaged without their free, prior and informed consent. 2. Unless otherwise freely agreed upon by the peoples concerned, compensation shall take the form of lands, territories and resources equal in quality, size and legal status or of monetary compensation or other appropriate redress. Article 37 1. Indigenous peoples have the right to the recognition, observance and enforcement of treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements concluded with States or their successors and to have States honour and respect such treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements. 2. Nothing in this Declaration may be interpreted as diminishing or eliminating the rights of indigenous peoples contained in treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements. FORO PERMANENTE PARA LAS CUESTIONES INDIGENAS DE LA ONU UNDECIMO PERIODO DE SESIONES 7 – 18 MAYO 2012 NUEVA YORK Tema especial: La doctrina del descubrimiento: su repercusión duradera en los pueblos indígenas y el derecho a recibir reparación por conquistas del pasado Declaración de las Naciones Unidas sobre los derechos de los pueblos indígenas Artículo 28 1. Los pueblos indígenas tienen derecho a la reparación, por medios que pueden incluir la restitución o, cuando ello no sea posible, una indemnización justa, imparcial y equitativa, por las tierras, los territorios y los recursos que tradicionalmente hayan poseído u ocupado o utilizado de otra forma y que hayan sido confiscados, tomados, ocupados, utilizados o dañados sin su consentimiento libre, previo e informado. 2. Salvo que los pueblos interesados hayan convenido libremente en otra cosa, la indemnización consistirá en tierras, territorios y recursos de igual calidad, extensión y condición jurídica o en una indemnización monetaria u otra reparación adecuada. Artíclo 37 1. Los pueblos indígenas tienen derecho a que los tratados, acuerdos y otros arreglos constructivos concertados con los Estados o sus sucesores sean reconocidos, observados y aplicados y a que los Estados acaten y respeten esos tratados, acuerdos y otros arreglos constructivos. 2. Nada de lo señalado en la presente Declaración se interpretará en el sentido de que menoscaba o suprime los derechos de los pueblos indígenas que figuren en tratados, acuerdos y otros arreglos constructivos.

THE UNITED NATIONS DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES ADOPTED BY THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY 13 September 2007 The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples was adopted by the General Assembly on Thursday September 13, by a majority of 144 states in favour, 4 votes against (Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States) and 11 abstentions (Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burundi, Colombia, Georgia, Kenya, Nigeria, Russian Federation, Samoa and Ukraine). United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Declaracíon de las Naciones Unidas sobre los derechos de los pueblos indígenas Déclaration des Nations Unies sur les droits des peuples autochtones In addition to the official UN languages, unofficial translations of the Declaration are also available Learn more about the Declaration Click Here APRIL 2009 - DECEMBER 2010 In 2009, The Government of Australia endorsed the Declaration followed by the governments of New Zealand, Canada and the United States of America in 2010 SEPTEMBER 2007 - SEPTEMBER 2008 UN Member States Adopt the UN Declaration On the Rights of Indigenous Peoples JUNE 2006 - JUNE 2007 History, Statements and Letters leading up to The Adoption of the Declaration INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION DIA INTERNACIONAL DE LA ELIMINACION DE LA DISCRIMINACION RACIAL MARCH 21 - 21 DE MARZO SILENT GENOCIDE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES: THE RIGHT TO LIFE EDITORIAL I AM ONLY A WITNESS   TRUTH COMMISSIONS TRUTH COMMISSIONS DIGITAL COLLECTION UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE CENTRO INTERNACIONAL PARA LA JUSTICIA TRANSICIONAL Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada L-R Commissioner Marie Wilson, Commissioner Justice Murray Sinclair, Commissioner Chief Wilton Littlechild TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION OF CANADA COMMISSION DE VERITE ET RECONCILIATION DU CANADA The truth telling and reconciliation process as part of an overall holistic and comprehensive response to the Indian Residential School legacy is a sincere indication and acknowledgement of the injustices and harms experienced by Aboriginal people and the need for continued healing. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission will build upon the Statement of Reconciliation� dated January 7,1998 and the principles developed by the Working Group on Truth and Reconciliation and of the Exploratory Dialogues (1998-1999). Le processus de vérité et de réconciliation, qui s'inscrit dans une réponse holistique et globale aux séquelles des pensionnats indiens, est une indication et une reconnaissance sincères de l'injustice et des torts causés aux Autochtones, de même que du besoin de poursuivre la guérison. La Commission de vérité et de réconciliation s’inspirera de la Déclaration de réconciliation du 7 janvier 1998 et sur les principes établis par le Groupe de travail sur la vérité et la réconciliation et pendant les Dialogues exploratoires de 1998-1999.   THE GOVERNMENTS OF AUSTRALIA AND CANADA APOLOGIES

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