As the Federal government sets a path forward to implement the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), including the right to FPIC, the First Nations of Canada that have been long-standing participants in the forest sector are positioning themselves as leaders in FPIC implementation.
FSC will be attending to hear directly from First Nations and to review and discuss how to adapt FPIC Indigenous Cultural Landscapes into its forest management standard and FPIC guidance document.
This 3-day event will showcase Indigenous forests and engagement mechanisms at international, national, regional and local levels; explore Indigenous forest sector needs; facilitate discussions about the application of FPIC both within certification systems and by provincial and federal governments; and focus on the development of a national Indigenous Forest Framework that includes FPIC.
To register or learn more, visit: www.nafaforestry.org