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Calling in Companies on FPIC Part 1: Self-Determination, Sovereignty and a Model for Long-term, Relational Engagement
New Research on Catalytic Capital Success in Indian Country Shows Just and Sustainable Economic Growth through Self-Determination
New Research from First Peoples Worldwide Showcases Indigenous-Led Solutions and Opportunities within Native Food Supply Chains
Building the Business Case for Respect for Indigenous Peoples
Supply Chains & Sovereignty: Native-Led Food Systems Solutions
Though community-driven applied research, this report examines the current state of Native food supply chains and collates recommendations towards strengthening and expanding these chains from Native perspectives.
Harnessing Private Equity for Indigenous Peoples
As tribes seek to diversify their economic development, enormous opportunity exists to scale enterprise in Indian Country through private equity.
Social Cost and Material Loss: The Dakota Access Pipeline
This case study examines the numerous impacts attendant to the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) project to highlight the costs faced by failing to account for the human rights of indigenous peoples.
FPIC Due Diligence Questionnaire
This questionnaire provides a list of considerations for investors seeking to implement best practices to solicit the free, prior and informed consent of indigenous peoples.
Top Background Image: The Coastal Plain of the Arctic Refuge is sacred to the Gwich’in Nation and other Indigenous Peoples in the region, photo by Lisa Hupp/USFWS in the public domain.
Bottom Background Image: The Menominee River is sacred to the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, photo courtesy of the Bureau of Land Managment in public domain.