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Article

5 Dec 2012

Author:
Chief Willie Littlechild, Chair of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

[DOC] Closing Session: The Way Forward: Opportunities and Priorities for Action by Relevant Actors [Statement by Chief Willie Littlechild, Chair of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples]

Now a change is possible. There is new opportunity. I am so thankful that the Working Group has decided to focus on Indigenous peoples’ issues. For me to see such serious consideration, to see such inclusion of Indigenous peoples in the workplan, gives me great hope. Of particular note was the specific lens put on the experience of Indigenous women and the challenges of implementation for business affecting Indigenous peoples. We also heard an important call for action: “What are we as lawyers, including myself, doing about access to justice.” I should briefly mention that we, as the Expert Mechanism, are holding a seminar on this very topic of access to justice.