Explore a range of resources on UNDRIP, including background information, implementation efforts, and its implications in Canada and around the world.
UNDRIP background information
- United Nations. UNDRIP.
- Government of Canada. UNDRIP Act (S.C. 2021, c. 14).
- Coalition for the Human Rights of Indigenous Peoples. (2021). Passage of national UN Declaration Implementation Act a milestone for Indigenous rights and reconciliation. Grand Council of the Crees. [Public Statement]
- Assembly of First Nations. (2021). Federal Legislation to Implement UN Declaration Major Step Toward Addressing Racism and Discrimination in Canada. [Article]
- Centre for International Governance Innovation. (2019). How UNDRIP Changes Canada’s Relationship with Indigenous Peoples [Video]
- United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Indigenous Peoples. FAQs on the Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.[Resource]
- Indigenous Bar Association / University of Manitoba, Faculty of Law (2011). Understanding and Implementing the UN Declaration On The Rights Of Indigenous Peoples: An Introductory Handbook.[Resource]
- Hotii ts’eeda. (2021). UNDRIP 101 Presentation. [Video]
Bill C-15
- Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. (2010). Canada's Statement of Support on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. [Web page]
- Department of Justice. (2021). Bill C-15: United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. [Online publication.
- Forester, Brett. (2020). Battle brewing over UNDRIP: A primer on government Bill C-15. APTN National News. [Article]
- French, Cameron. (2021). C-15: What you need to know about law that could redefine Indigenous-government relations in Canada. CTV News. [Article]
UNDRIP implementation
- Last, John. (2019). What does 'implementing UNDRIP' actually mean? CBC News. [Article]
- APTN National News. (2016). Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould says adopting UNDRIP into Canadian law ‘unworkable’. [Article]
- Brake, Justin. (2019). ‘Let us rise with more energy’: Saganash responds to Senate death of C-262 as Liberals promise, again, to legislate UNDRIP. APTN news. [Article]
- Union of BC chiefs/CCPA. (2018). True, Lasting Reconciliation: Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in British Columbia law, policy and practices. [Publication]
UNDRIP in Canada
- CBA BC. A Lawyer’s Guide to UNDRIP
- Smith, D. (2021). UNDRIP’s place in Canadian Law. National Magazine. [Article]
- Jorge, Barrera. (2016). Trudeau Government eyeing NWT's 'collaborative consent' model as part of UNDRIP implementation. APTN national news. [Article]
- Williams, Ollie. (2023). NWT passes bill to implement UN Declaration. Cabin Radio. [Article]
- BC first province to pass UNDRIP. (2019). APTN National News. [Video]
- Office of the Premier, Government of BC. (2019). Indigenous human rights recognized in B.C. law with new legislation.[Web page]
- A New Path Forward. Government of British Columbia. [Website]
- UNDRIP Action Plan 2024-2028. (2024). UNDRIP Tasl Force Intergovernmental Table; City of Vancouver government. [Report]
- King, Hayden. (2020). Manufacturing Free, Prior and Informed Consent: A Brief History of Canada vs. UNDRIP. Yellowhead institute. [Publication]
- Saskatoon Tribal Council. (2022).City of Saskatoon adopts the United Nations Declarations on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. [Article]
UNDRIP around the World
- Announcement of U.S. Support for the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Government of United States of America. [Publication]
- Charters, Claire. (2016). The Rights of Indigenous Peoples. New Zealand Law Journal. [Publication]
- Ministerial Statements — UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples—Government Support. New Zealand Parliament, 2010. [Web page]
- Supporting UN Declaration restores NZ's mana. New Zealand Government, 2010.
- Macklin, Jenny, MP. (2009). Statement on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Government of Australia
- Australia Human Rights Commission. (2021) UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. [Video]