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
A change for the better
Improving the border crossing experience for Indigenous Peoples.
First Nations Inuit Métis Economic and social rights Civil and political rights Recognition of treaties
First to see the dawn
How a First Nations-owned organization led the way to the first Indigenous-led water authority.
First Nations Lands, territories and resources Self-determination Economic and social rights
Pathways to Reconciliation
How Indigenous peoples and employees at Natural Resources Canada are forming new relationships across generations.
Culture Traditions Equality and non-discrimination
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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