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
Native Food Supply Chain Research Project Gathers Insights and Solutions from Indigenous-led Businesses and Producers
With support from Native American Agriculture Fund, First Peoples Worldwide is engaging in conversations with Native food systems participants throughout the U.S. to incorporate their insights into a research project to support Native food sovereignty through building Native supply chains. Read more
Indigenous Leaders at COP26: Support Indigenous-Led Solutions to the Climate Crisis
Indigenous Peoples at the 2021 UN climate summit demanded inclusion and consent in strategies to address climate crises, as well as better access to direct funding for frontline communities facing immediate impacts. 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
Global Demand for Transition Minerals Requires Immediate Consideration of Indigenous Peoples’ Rights throughout Policy and Practice
First Peoples Worldwide’s new research and engagement initiative aims to ensure Indigenous Peoples’ rights are upheld with increased demand for transition minerals. Read more
First Peoples Worldwide, Leeds School of Business Announce 2021-22 Rebecca Adamson Indigenous Rights and Business Scholarship
Indigenous Inclusivity is Path to Most Sustainable Future, says Scholarship Recipient Desmond Bruguier. Read more
First Peoples Worldwide Annual Report 2020-2021
First Peoples Worldwide deploys multiple strategies at the intersection of business, law, and finance to build the business case for respect for the rights of Indigenous Peoples. Read the annual report, which encompasses project and engagement highlights from July 2020 through June 2021. Read more
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