Implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act - Action Plan Details
Explore the detailed actions and requirements outlined in the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. The action plan includes addressing injustices, promoting mutual respect, monitoring and accountability, and covering various areas such as equality, self-determination, participation, lands, economic rights, education, and more. Stay informed about the timeline for engagement and completion of the action plan.
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Implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act The Action Plan
Action Plan The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, in consultation and cooperation with Indigenous peoples and with other federal ministers, must prepare and implement an action plan to achieve the objectives of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (the Declaration). The action plan must be completed within 2 years, by June 21, 2023, and be tabled in Parliament and made public.
Action Plan The Act requires that the Action Plan include measures: To address injustices, combat prejudice and eliminate all forms of violence, racism and discrimination against Indigenous peoples, including Elders, youth, children, persons with disabilities, women, men and gender-diverse and two-spirit persons To promote mutual respect and understanding, as well as good relations, including through human rights education Related to the monitoring, oversight, follow up, recourse or remedy or other accountability with respect to the implementation of the Declaration The action plan must also include measures for monitoring the implementation of the plan itself and for reviewing and amending the plan.
Action Plan Areas Covered in the Declaration Equality and non-discrimination Civil and political rights (including identity, membership and community) Self-determination, self- governance, and recognition and enforcement of treaties Participation in Decision-making and strengthening Indigenous institutions Lands, territories, resources
Action Plan Areas Covered in the Declaration Economic and social rights (including development and health) Education, information and media Cultural, religious and language rights Implementation and redress Environment
Action Plan Timeline Spring/Fall 2022 Phase I engagement: Indigenous priorities Summer 2022 First annual progress report Fall 2022 Policy period and development of draft action plan Fall 2022/Winter 2023 Phase 2 engagement: Validation of draft action plan June 2023 Second annual report June 2023 Action plan completed, then tabled in Parliament as soon as practicable and publicly released
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