Native American Law: International Resources

Contents:
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION TO ILO CONVENTION No. 169 - What is ILO Convention NO. 169?; Who are Indigenous and Tribal Peoples?; Do Indigenous and Tribal Peoples have "special" rights?; Why is the ILO concerned with Indigenous Peoples?; Are Indigenous Peoples' labour conditions still a concern?; What is the legal status of the Convention?; Who has the responsibility for implementing the Convention?; How is the implementation of the Convention supervised? What is the role of workers and employers' organisations? Do Indigenous Peoples have access to ILO procedures and assistance?; What is the contribution of ILO Convention NO. 169 to national development?; Other international instruments relevant to Indigenous Peoples.

SECTION 2: CONSULTATION AND PARTICIPATION - Why is consultation and participation the cornerstone of the Convention?; What does the Convention say about consultation?; Why does consultation with Indigenous Peoples require special attention?; Who has the responsibility for undertaking consultations?; Who should be consulted?
What are appropriate procedures? Is there a requirement to reach consent?; Does consultation help to prevent conflict?; What are the barriers for conducting consultations?; What does the Convention say about participation?; What is the link between consultation and participation?

SECTION 3: LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES - What is the scope of Indigenous Peoples' land rights?; Do Indigenous Peoples have a right to natural resources?

SECTION 4: IMPLICATIONS FOR PRIVATE SECTION - What are the implications of Convention NO. 169 for the private sector?;
Do companies have a general duty to respect Indigenous Peoples' rights?

ANNEX A INFORMATION RESOURCES
ANNEX B: CONVENTION No. 169