MCK Seeking Community Input on UNDRIP

The Act and Draft Action Plan are Canada’s response to implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, commonly known as UNDRIP. On June 21^st, 2021, Canada’s UNDRIP Act came into force and the Draft Action Plan was released in March of 2023. This was done following a consultation phase with Indigenous communities. The second and current consultation phase is taking place until the end of May. The MCK is seeking community input to amend and further develop the Action Plan to better meet Indigenous perspectives. When the consultation process is completed, Canada is scheduled to present a final Action Plan to the House of Commons by June 21^st. Currently, the UNDRIP Action Plan has the potential for far-reaching implications as it will guide the federal approach to implementing a range of individual and collective rights.

Two identical sessions will take place and Kahnawa’kehró:non can choose a date based on their preference and availability: Tuesday, May 23^rd and Wednesday, May 24^th, both days from 4:30-7:30pm. For further details, you are aske to contact Jaime-Lynn Deere at: (450) 632-7500 or email [email protected]. Dinner will be included for all participants. You are requested to respond by 4pm on Friday May 19^th.

For more information on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and its implementation, please visit www.kahnawake.com/undrip.