First Peoples Worldwide Receives Grant to Build the Evidence Base on Catalytic Capital in Indigenous Communities
First Peoples is working alongside consortium partners Croatan Institute and Integrated Capital Investing to research the impact of catalytic capital on Indigenous entrepreneurs and enterprises. Read more
Recording - IIPWG Investor Briefing: Elevating Indigenous Rights in ESG Disclosures
Ahead of a potential new climate rule from the SEC, experts examine multiple considerations when assessing impacts on Indigenous Peoples within ESG and climate disclosures. Read more
United Nations Requests Response from U.S. about Allegations of Indigenous Peoples' Human Rights Violations from Line 3 Construction
In its response, the United Nations clearly articulates multiple rights violations attendant to the pipeline that, if left unaddressed, will perpetuate systemic racial discrimination against the Anishinaabe. Read more
Tribal Nations, Indigenous Peoples Call for the U.S. to Prioritize the Inherent Right of Consent in Consultations
From July 14-29, the House of Tears Carvers of the Lummi Nation transported a 25-foot... Read more
First Peoples Worldwide Remembers Dr. Mark Meaney – Consummate Scholar, Partner and Friend
It is with heavy hearts to learn of the passing of Mark E. Meaney, Ph.D... Read more
Indigenous Peoples’ Free, Prior and Informed Consent: A Priority for Human Rights Due Diligence
The due diligence and process necessary when obtaining free, prior and informed consent upholds Indigenous Peoples’ right to self-determination and their sovereignty and facilitates equitable partnerships throughout the duration of a project lifecycle and long afterwards. Read more
Recording: Shareholder Advocacy for Indigenous Communities - UNPFII 2021 Side Event
Organized in partnership between the Gwich’in Steering Committee, Cultural Survival, Business & Human Rights Resource... Read more
First Peoples Worldwide Receives Two-Year Gift from the Bay and Paul Foundations
First Pe oples Worldwide is honored to receive a generous, multi-year gift from the Bay... Read more
Strategies to Prevent Harm from Development on Sacred and Ancestral Lands
With new executive leadership in the U.S., Senior Fellow Dave Archambault shares engagement strategies to help Indigenous Peoples defend their land and resources from harm from development. Read more
Executive Actions: Revoking Keystone XL, Reviewing Development on Sacred Lands
Early Biden-Harris executive actions acknowledge growing political and human rights risks attendant to development that proceeds without the free, prior and informed consent of Indigenous Peoples. Read more
Outcome Document: Harnessing Private Equity for Indigenous Peoples
Research from First Peoples Worldwide shows enormous opportunity as tribes seek to diversify their economic development and, given the impacts of the global pandemic, provide jobs and economic opportunities to their citizens. Read more
First Peoples Worldwide 2020 in Review
First Peoples Worldwide reflects on Indigenous and Native-led action in 2020 and work that will improve global human rights accountability and the capacity for just and sustainable development into 2021 and beyond. Read more