UN Declaration in action stories

Stories of projects and actions to support the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act and Action Plan.

Feature stories, news, and videos.

Listening on the inside

Listening on the inside

How Indigenous people in custody are helping to shape criminal justice policy

Civil and political rights First Nations Inuit Métis

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The UN Declaration in the news

How co-developing a Modern Treaty oversight mechanism is advancing reconciliation

How co-developing a Modern Treaty oversight mechanism is advancing reconciliation

A co-developed Modern Treaty implementation policy and new independent oversight mechanism will hold Canada accountable for its implementation of Modern Treaties.

Self-determination Recognition of treaties Modern Treaty partners First Nations Inuit Métis

The Supreme Court of Canada unanimously affirms Indigenous jurisdiction over child welfare

The Supreme Court of Canada unanimously affirms Indigenous jurisdiction over child welfare

The court cites the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in its decision.

Self-determination Children and youth First Nations Inuit Métis

Reawakening the treaties

Reawakening the treaties

How two First Nations came together to reawaken an age-old treaty in Jasper National Park.

Self-determination Lands, territories and resources First Nations

Guardians of the earth

Guardians of the earth

How First Nations, Inuit, and Métis are leading environmental stewardship in their communities – and modelling it for the world. Across the country, Indigenous Guardians are playing a pivotal role in environmental stewardship, climate action, and preservation of cultural heritage.

Self-determination Lands, territories and resources First Nations Inuit Métis

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News stories of Indigenous peoples taking action to protect and uphold their rights as affirmed in the UN Declaration

Speaking your language

Speaking your language

New Indigenous-led projects help revitalize Indigenous languages.

Language Culture First Nations Inuit Métis

Nunavut Quest wins major award

Nunavut Quest wins major award

Race across Nunavut won Northern Nation Building Award by reviving Inuit tradition.

Traditions Culture Self-determination Inuit

Improving food security in Indigenous communities

How Waterhen Lake First Nation is increasing food sovereignty with a hydroponic growing system.

Economic and social rights Food security First Nations

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Improving food security in Indigenous communities