Material Losses Continue for ETP and Investors as Dakota Access Pipeline Ordered to Shutdown
The impact of the ruling once again confirms that failure to adequately consider the totality of the social, environmental and cultural risks of development on and near Indigenous lands leads to material loss. Read more
Native Leaders and Investors Respond to Washington D.C. Football Team Name 'Review'
UPDATE 7/10/20 - After publication of this article, Native leaders delivered a letter to the... Read more
First Peoples Worldwide Leads Investors’ Call for NFL Washington Team Name Change
Investor groups and foundations representing more than $620 billion in assets have called for sponsors to terminate business with the Washington D.C. franchise if it does not stop using the racial slur “R*dsk*ns” as its name. Read more
Community Policing is Critical to Accountability, Peace and Culturally Connected Justice
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... Read more
Indigenous Peoples and the 2020 Human Rights Review of the U.S. during a Global Pandemic
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. Read more
Indigenous-led Corporate Advocacy and How Financial Institutions Can Avoid “Another Standing Rock”
To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day , we highlight how advocacy by and... Read more
UPR Primer: Indigenous Priorities in the Universal Periodic Review of the United States
The Universal Periodic Review of the U.S. – slated for November 9, 2020 – will... Read more
The Time We Are In
In this time of crisis, we must redouble efforts to preserve and protect the health, safety and prosperity of Indigenous Peoples. Read more
Economic Resources for Indigenous Peoples Affected by COVID-19
Resources supporting the health, safety and economic prospects of Indigenous communities in the U.S. during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Green Money Journal: Indigenous Peoples, Impact Investing and Investing in Native Communities
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. Read more
Violence from Extractive Industry 'Man Camps' Endangers Indigenous Women and Children
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. Read more
First Peoples Worldwide 2019 in Review
This year First Peoples Worldwide undertook a range of endeavors, from incubating an Indigenous-focused private... Read more