Human Rights, United Nations -- General Assembly -- Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Indigenous peoples -- Legal status laws etc., Indigenous peoples -- Civil rights, Indigenous peoples (International law), United Nations. General Assembly, United Nations 

"Adopted by the UN General Assembly on 13 September 2007, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples affirms the "minimum standards for the survival, dignity and well-being of the indigenous peoples of the world." The Declaration responds to past and ongoing injustices suffered by Indigenous peoples worldwide. It provides a strong foundation for improved relationships with states, and for the full recognition of the inherent rights of Indigenous peoples. Despite this, Canada is one of the few countries that opposed the Declaration.

The contributors to this collection analyze the development of the Declaration, recall the triumph of its adoption, and illustrate the hopes and actions for its implementation. The discussion moves beyond Canadian borders to the international stage, providing accessible information and guidance on the Declaration and how it can be used to advance human rights. Contributors include Indigenous leaders, legal scholars and practitioners, state representatives, and representatives from NGOs, with extensive knowledge of and experience in Indigenous peoples' human rights law, policy, and practice."--Back cover. 

287 pages ; 23 cm. 

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Includes bibliographical references and index.