United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)

The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) is an international framework that recognizes and affirms the rights of Indigenous peoples around the world. It outlines minimum standards related to self-determination, culture, language, governance, lands, resources, and Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC).

In Canada, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (UNDA) provides a framework for aligning federal laws with the principles of UNDRIP. For the Saugeen Ojibway Nation Environment Office, these principles help inform how we review proposed activities in SON Territory and support the protection of SON Rights, Interests, and stewardship responsibilities.

The slides below provide an overview of what UNDRIP is, key rights and principles within it, and how it relates to the work of the Environment Office.