{"id":36,"date":"2024-04-17T22:00:24","date_gmt":"2024-04-18T02:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/indigenousdigitalliteracies\/chapter\/undrip\/"},"modified":"2024-07-29T13:41:50","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T17:41:50","slug":"undrip","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/indigenousdigitalliteracies\/chapter\/undrip\/","title":{"raw":"United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)","rendered":"United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)"},"content":{"raw":"<div class=\"textbox textbox--examples\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Learner notes<\/p>\n\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n\nIt important to note that Canada voted against the declaration at the United Nations when it was first introduced in 2007, but in May 2016, Canada officially adopted UNDRIP. This is important in the understanding of Canada\u2019s colonial past treatment of the First Peoples of Turtle Island (North America),[footnote]The traditional story of Turtle Island will vary among Indigenous communities. For most, there is agreement that the turtle is the symbol of life and earth. Many, but not all, Indigenous communities historically know Turtle Island as what is commonly known as North America today. Source and recommended reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca\/en\/article\/turtle-island#Story%20of%20Turtle%20Island\">Turtle Island (The Canadian Encyclopedia)<\/a>[\/footnote] particularly related to land rights.\n\nUNDRIP is an important step in moving Canada\u2019s relationship with Indigenous peoples forward.\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nUNDRIP serves as a crucial framework for reconciliation, healing, and coexistence, promoting cooperative relations based on principles such as justice, democracy, respect for human rights, and non-discrimination. It sets forth minimum standards for the survival, dignity, and well-being of Indigenous communities globally.\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--examples\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Learner notes<\/p>\n\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n\nSource and recommended reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/afn.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/UNDRIP-and-IPS-FINAL.pdf\">United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and In Plain Sight: Addressing Indigenous-Specific Racism and Discrimination in B.C. Health Care (Government of British Columbia) [PDF]<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nUNDRIP consists of 46 articles recognizing the basic human rights of Indigenous Peoples along with their rights to self-determination.\n\nThe declaration includes articles affirming the right of Indigenous Peoples to create their own education systems, receive restitution for stolen lands, and participate in all decision-making that affects their interests.\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--examples\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Learner notes<\/p>\n\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n\nSource and recommended reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/canada\/north\/implementing-undrip-bc-nwt-1.5344825\">What does 'implementing UNDRIP' actually mean? (CBC News)<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nUNDRIP means the Canadian government will work in consultation and cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to:\n<ul>\n \t<li>\n<div>Take all measures necessary to ensure the laws of Canada are consistent with UNDRIP.<\/div><\/li>\n \t<li>\n<div>Prepare and implement an action plan to achieve the objectives of UNDRIP.<\/div><\/li>\n \t<li>\n<div>Develop annual reports on progress and submit them to Parliament.<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--examples\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Learner notes<\/p>\n\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n\nSource and recommended reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/indigenousfoundations.arts.ubc.ca\/un_declaration_on_the_rights_of_indigenous_peoples\/\">UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (First Nations and Indigenous Studies - UBC)<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nUNDRIP has been described as an instrument of reconciliation to build a political order based on mutual respect and understanding.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"bigbold\">How does UNDRIP impact Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (commonly known as North America) today?<\/span><\/p>\nLet us discuss a few of the UNDRIP articles to answer that question.\n<h1>Article 1<\/h1>\n<blockquote>\"Indigenous peoples have the right to the full enjoyment, as a collective or as individuals, of all human rights and fundamental freedoms as recognized in the Charter of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and international human rights law.\"\n\n\u2014Cited from UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (ubc.ca)<\/blockquote>\nArticle 1 means Indigenous Peoples have the right to the full enjoyment, as a collective or as individuals, of all human rights and fundamental freedoms as recognized in the Charter of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and international human rights law. UNDRIP provides a framework for reconciliation, healing, and peace.\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--examples\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Learner notes<\/p>\n\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n\nSource and recommended reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/indigenousfoundations.arts.ubc.ca\/un_declaration_on_the_rights_of_indigenous_peoples\/\">UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (ubc.ca)<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1>Article 3<\/h1>\n<blockquote>Article 3 of UNDRIP recognizes Indigenous Peoples\u2019 right to self-determination, which includes the right \u201cto freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development.\u201d\n\n\u2014Cited from UNDRIP FAQ (nctr.ca)<\/blockquote>\nArticle 3 affirms the right of Indigenous Peoples to make their own decisions about their own lives and futures. This right to self-determination is a critical thread throughout the entire Declaration.\n<h1>Article 4<\/h1>\n<blockquote>Article 4 affirms Indigenous Peoples\u2019 right \u201cto autonomy or self-government in matters relating to their internal and local affairs.\u201d\n\n\u2014Cited from UNDRIP FAQ - NCTR<\/blockquote>\nArticle 4 affirms the right to self-government on reserve affairs.\n<h1>Article 5<\/h1>\n<blockquote>Article 5 protects their right \u201cto maintain and strengthen their distinct political, legal, economic, social and cultural institutions.\u201d\n\n\u2014Cited from UNDRIP FAQ - NCTR<\/blockquote>\nArticle 5 allows Indigenous Peoples to maintain and strengthen their distinct political, legal, economic, social, and cultural institutions, while retaining their right to participate fully, if they so choose, in the political, economic, social, and cultural life of the Canada.\n<h1>Article 11<\/h1>\n<blockquote>\"Indigenous peoples have the right to practice and revitalize their cultural traditions and customs. This includes the right to maintain, protect and develop the past, present and future manifestations of their cultures, such as archaeological and historical sites, artefacts, designs, ceremonies, technologies and visual and performing arts and literature.\"\n\n\u2014Cited from UNDRIP FAQ - NCTR<\/blockquote>\nArticle 11 will be referenced in this course related to curation, creation, and research with Indigenous Peoples. Notice that we said \u201cwith\u201d not \u201con\u201d Indigenous Peoples.\n<h1>Article 26<\/h1>\n<blockquote>Article 26 states that \u201cIndigenous peoples have the right to the lands, territories and resources which they have traditionally owned, occupied or otherwise used or acquired,\u201d and it directs states to give legal recognition to these territories.\n\n\u2014Cited from UNDRIP FAQ - NCTR<\/blockquote>\n<h1>Article 31<\/h1>\n<blockquote>\"Indigenous peoples have the right to maintain, control, protect and develop their cultural heritage, traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions, as well as the manifestations of their sciences, technologies and cultures, including human and genetic resources, seeds, medicines, knowledge of the properties of fauna and flora, oral traditions, literatures, designs, sports and traditional games and visual and performing arts. They also have the\u00a0 right to maintain, control, protect and develop their intellectual property over such cultural heritage, traditional knowledge, and traditional cultural expressions.\"\n\n\u2014Cited from UNDRIP FAQ - NCTR<\/blockquote>\nAlong with Article 11, Article 31 will be referenced in this course numerous times related to curation, creation, and research with Indigenous Peoples. It is hugely important when it comes to the lack of copyright protection offered by the current Canadian copyright laws.\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--examples\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Learner notes<\/p>\n\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n\nSource and recommended reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/nctr.ca\/undrip-faq\/\">UNDRIP FAQ - NCTR<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1>UNDRIP themes<\/h1>\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/467\/2024\/04\/UNDRIP-Themes.png\" alt=\"An infographic identifying four themes of UNDRIP.\" width=\"952\" height=\"713\">\n<h1 class=\"eocp\">Attributions<\/h1>\n<ul>\n \t<li>\"UNDRIP Themes\" diagram by Connie Strayer and Robyn Grebliunas is licensed under a <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0\/\">CC BY 4.0 license<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","rendered":"<div class=\"textbox textbox--examples\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Learner notes<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>It important to note that Canada voted against the declaration at the United Nations when it was first introduced in 2007, but in May 2016, Canada officially adopted UNDRIP. This is important in the understanding of Canada\u2019s colonial past treatment of the First Peoples of Turtle Island (North America),<a class=\"footnote\" title=\"The traditional story of Turtle Island will vary among Indigenous communities. For most, there is agreement that the turtle is the symbol of life and earth. Many, but not all, Indigenous communities historically know Turtle Island as what is commonly known as North America today. Source and recommended reading: Turtle Island (The Canadian Encyclopedia)\" id=\"return-footnote-36-1\" href=\"#footnote-36-1\" aria-label=\"Footnote 1\"><sup class=\"footnote\">[1]<\/sup><\/a> particularly related to land rights.<\/p>\n<p>UNDRIP is an important step in moving Canada\u2019s relationship with Indigenous peoples forward.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>UNDRIP serves as a crucial framework for reconciliation, healing, and coexistence, promoting cooperative relations based on principles such as justice, democracy, respect for human rights, and non-discrimination. It sets forth minimum standards for the survival, dignity, and well-being of Indigenous communities globally.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--examples\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Learner notes<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>Source and recommended reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/afn.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/UNDRIP-and-IPS-FINAL.pdf\">United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and In Plain Sight: Addressing Indigenous-Specific Racism and Discrimination in B.C. Health Care (Government of British Columbia) [PDF]<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>UNDRIP consists of 46 articles recognizing the basic human rights of Indigenous Peoples along with their rights to self-determination.<\/p>\n<p>The declaration includes articles affirming the right of Indigenous Peoples to create their own education systems, receive restitution for stolen lands, and participate in all decision-making that affects their interests.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--examples\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Learner notes<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>Source and recommended reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/canada\/north\/implementing-undrip-bc-nwt-1.5344825\">What does &#8216;implementing UNDRIP&#8217; actually mean? (CBC News)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>UNDRIP means the Canadian government will work in consultation and cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div>Take all measures necessary to ensure the laws of Canada are consistent with UNDRIP.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Prepare and implement an action plan to achieve the objectives of UNDRIP.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Develop annual reports on progress and submit them to Parliament.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--examples\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Learner notes<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>Source and recommended reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/indigenousfoundations.arts.ubc.ca\/un_declaration_on_the_rights_of_indigenous_peoples\/\">UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (First Nations and Indigenous Studies &#8211; UBC)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>UNDRIP has been described as an instrument of reconciliation to build a political order based on mutual respect and understanding.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"bigbold\">How does UNDRIP impact Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (commonly known as North America) today?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Let us discuss a few of the UNDRIP articles to answer that question.<\/p>\n<h1>Article 1<\/h1>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Indigenous peoples have the right to the full enjoyment, as a collective or as individuals, of all human rights and fundamental freedoms as recognized in the Charter of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and international human rights law.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u2014Cited from UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (ubc.ca)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Article 1 means Indigenous Peoples have the right to the full enjoyment, as a collective or as individuals, of all human rights and fundamental freedoms as recognized in the Charter of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and international human rights law. UNDRIP provides a framework for reconciliation, healing, and peace.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--examples\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Learner notes<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>Source and recommended reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/indigenousfoundations.arts.ubc.ca\/un_declaration_on_the_rights_of_indigenous_peoples\/\">UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (ubc.ca)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1>Article 3<\/h1>\n<blockquote><p>Article 3 of UNDRIP recognizes Indigenous Peoples\u2019 right to self-determination, which includes the right \u201cto freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u2014Cited from UNDRIP FAQ (nctr.ca)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Article 3 affirms the right of Indigenous Peoples to make their own decisions about their own lives and futures. This right to self-determination is a critical thread throughout the entire Declaration.<\/p>\n<h1>Article 4<\/h1>\n<blockquote><p>Article 4 affirms Indigenous Peoples\u2019 right \u201cto autonomy or self-government in matters relating to their internal and local affairs.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u2014Cited from UNDRIP FAQ &#8211; NCTR<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Article 4 affirms the right to self-government on reserve affairs.<\/p>\n<h1>Article 5<\/h1>\n<blockquote><p>Article 5 protects their right \u201cto maintain and strengthen their distinct political, legal, economic, social and cultural institutions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u2014Cited from UNDRIP FAQ &#8211; NCTR<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Article 5 allows Indigenous Peoples to maintain and strengthen their distinct political, legal, economic, social, and cultural institutions, while retaining their right to participate fully, if they so choose, in the political, economic, social, and cultural life of the Canada.<\/p>\n<h1>Article 11<\/h1>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Indigenous peoples have the right to practice and revitalize their cultural traditions and customs. This includes the right to maintain, protect and develop the past, present and future manifestations of their cultures, such as archaeological and historical sites, artefacts, designs, ceremonies, technologies and visual and performing arts and literature.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u2014Cited from UNDRIP FAQ &#8211; NCTR<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Article 11 will be referenced in this course related to curation, creation, and research with Indigenous Peoples. Notice that we said \u201cwith\u201d not \u201con\u201d Indigenous Peoples.<\/p>\n<h1>Article 26<\/h1>\n<blockquote><p>Article 26 states that \u201cIndigenous peoples have the right to the lands, territories and resources which they have traditionally owned, occupied or otherwise used or acquired,\u201d and it directs states to give legal recognition to these territories.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014Cited from UNDRIP FAQ &#8211; NCTR<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h1>Article 31<\/h1>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Indigenous peoples have the right to maintain, control, protect and develop their cultural heritage, traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions, as well as the manifestations of their sciences, technologies and cultures, including human and genetic resources, seeds, medicines, knowledge of the properties of fauna and flora, oral traditions, literatures, designs, sports and traditional games and visual and performing arts. They also have the\u00a0 right to maintain, control, protect and develop their intellectual property over such cultural heritage, traditional knowledge, and traditional cultural expressions.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u2014Cited from UNDRIP FAQ &#8211; NCTR<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Along with Article 11, Article 31 will be referenced in this course numerous times related to curation, creation, and research with Indigenous Peoples. It is hugely important when it comes to the lack of copyright protection offered by the current Canadian copyright laws.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--examples\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Learner notes<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>Source and recommended reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/nctr.ca\/undrip-faq\/\">UNDRIP FAQ &#8211; NCTR<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1>UNDRIP themes<\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/467\/2024\/04\/UNDRIP-Themes.png\" alt=\"An infographic identifying four themes of UNDRIP.\" width=\"952\" height=\"713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/indigenousdigitalliteracies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/467\/2024\/04\/UNDRIP-Themes.png 952w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/indigenousdigitalliteracies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/467\/2024\/04\/UNDRIP-Themes-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/indigenousdigitalliteracies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/467\/2024\/04\/UNDRIP-Themes-768x575.png 768w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/indigenousdigitalliteracies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/467\/2024\/04\/UNDRIP-Themes-65x49.png 65w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/indigenousdigitalliteracies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/467\/2024\/04\/UNDRIP-Themes-225x169.png 225w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/indigenousdigitalliteracies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/467\/2024\/04\/UNDRIP-Themes-350x262.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"eocp\">Attributions<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;UNDRIP Themes&#8221; diagram by Connie Strayer and Robyn Grebliunas is licensed under a <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0\/\">CC BY 4.0 license<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"before-footnotes clear\" \/><div class=\"footnotes\"><ol><li id=\"footnote-36-1\">The traditional story of Turtle Island will vary among Indigenous communities. For most, there is agreement that the turtle is the symbol of life and earth. Many, but not all, Indigenous communities historically know Turtle Island as what is commonly known as North America today. 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