In the wake of the tragic death of George Floyd and the important rising awareness of the plight of our Black brothers and sisters, we are cognizant of ways in which people of color must reclaim policing in their communities...
The Universal Periodic Review of the U.S. must consider the human rights of Indigenous Peoples and how the coronavirus pandemic exacerbates disparities in Native communities.
To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day , we highlight how advocacy by and for the Gwich’in Nation and the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has led to some dramatic changes in bank policies and government legislation that better protects people and the planet. In 1988, Elders and Chiefs of...
The Universal Periodic Review of the U.S. – slated for November 9, 2020 – will identify areas where the country can better protect and preserve the human rights of Indigenous Peoples. Part one of this article looks at the review process and past considerations concerning Indigenous Peoples. Established in 2006,...
First Peoples Worldwide guest edits the March 2020 Indigenous issues of Green Money Journal, exploring renewable energy and just transition in Indian Country, risk assessment that considers Indigenous women and children, and more.
First Peoples Worldwide provided expert testimony for the Yankton Sioux Tribe regarding the immediate and enduring harm to Indigenous communities caused by extractive industry man camps.
This year First Peoples Worldwide undertook a range of endeavors, from incubating an Indigenous-focused private equity model and engendering scholarship around Indigenous rights and business, to advocating to protect sacred Native lands in the Arctic and supporting sovereign approaches to combat human trafficking in Indian Country. With 2019 coming to...
