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Two-week UN forum spotlights efforts to promote rights and well-being of indigenous people

Edward John, Grand Chief of Canada’s Tl’azt’en Nation presiding over the forum

As the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues began its two-week session on 7 May in New York, Edward John, Grand Chief of Canada’s Tl’azt’en Nation, presided. UN/D. Berkowitz

Maori dancers perform

Maori dancers perform at a side-event. At the Forum, the need for urgent action to protect the rights, languages and cultures of native peoples topped the agenda. UN/M. Garten

Maasai tribesmen in Kenya

Maasai tribesman in Kenya. At the forum, delegates highlighted the impact of decisions to mine, log or dam traditional lands on the lives of indigenous peoples. UN/A. Gitow

Indigenous woman at the conference

At the Forum, some speakers voiced concerns over colonial era doctrines that resulted in continuing discrimination of native peoples. Members of the audience listen in. UN Photo

press conference with indigenous people at the UN

At a press conference, participants noted that the first-ever World Conference on Indigenous Peoples in 2014 would be a new milestone for indigenous rights. UN/E. Debebe

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