First Peoples Worldwide Joins Indigenous-led Coalition that Promotes Rights-Centered Transition to the Clean Energy Economy
First Peoples Worldwide is among several organizations to provide leadership to a new coalition to Secure Indigenous People’s Rights in a Green Economy (SIRGE Coalition). To commemorate the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, the SIRGE Coalition will launch its website www.sirgecoalition.org on August 9. Read more
At UNPFII Twenty-First Session, Indigenous Leaders Demand Better FPIC Implementation from Transnational Businesses and Highlight Indigenous-led Solutions
Takeaways from Indigenous leadership at the Twenty-First Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. Read more
SEC Climate Rule: A Good First Step for ESG but Falls Short without Consideration of Indigenous Peoples
The SEC’s rule to standardize climate-related disclosures is an important step to help companies and investors identify risk, but falls short without consideration of impacts to Indigenous Peoples. Read more
United Nations Responds a Second Time to Violations of Anishinaabe Rights, Signals Priorities for Imminent Review of U.S.’s Racial Discrimination Record
With ongoing and escalating human rights violations to the Anishinaabe, UN CERD responded to a second request for action, recommending suspension of the Line 3 pipeline until FPIC is granted, investigation into violence against Indigenous women and protestors, and more. Read more
UNPFII 2022 Side Events: Indigenous-led Transition Minerals Panel and FPIC Leadership Training
First Peoples Worldwide presents a high-level panel on Indigenous-led transition minerals solutions and a leadership training to elevate FPIC in transition mineral development at the Twenty-First Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. Read more
Without Menominee Consent, New Back Forty Mine Developers Do Not Have Social License to Operate
The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin has opposed mining that threatens their sacred land, resources, culture, and lifeways; new owners of a major development project must solicit their free, prior, and informed consent. Read more
New SEC Rule Must Integrate Respect for Indigenous Rights to Address Climate Crisis and Fulfill Global ESG Commitments
With a new climate risk rule being proposed by the SEC, investors have raised concerns that Indigenous Peoples’ rights are not adequately considered in ESG and climate due diligence Read more
Prioritizing Safety, Wellbeing and Good Relationships through Investment in Indian Country
Finance leaders Chrystel Cornelius, Jaime Gloshay and Jacqueline Jennings share Native investment innovation and best practices in the webinar “Investment in Indian Country: Supporting Sovereignty, Seeding Solutions.” Read more
IIPWG Webinar - Investment in Indian Country: Supporting Sovereignty, Seeding Solutions
Investment in Indian Country: Supporting Sovereignty, Seeding Solutions Thursday, February 17, 2022, 11:00 am ET... Read more
Native and Investor-led Advocacy to Change the Washington Football Team’s Name: A Timeline
For over fifty years, combined action on the frontlines, in courtrooms, in boardrooms and on... Read more
Save the Date: FNMPC's Toward Net Zero by 2050 Conference
Presented by the First Nations Major Project Coalition (FNMPC) in partnership with First Peoples Worldwide, the conference will present a fulsome picture of the risks and opportunities that this major economic shift will bring to and for Indigenous Peoples in the U.S. and Canada. Read more
Automakers Have No Unique Policy to Consider Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Despite U.S. Push to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Production
Early research into transition mineral demand found that the eleven automakers supporting the U.S. prioritization of electric vehicles do not have policy to activate rights-based engagements with Indigenous Peoples. Read more