Indigenous peoples around the world continue to suffer violations of their human rights and fundamental freedoms on a regular basis. This is especially the case in the context of extractive industries…In response…the Permanent Forum appointed three of its members…to conduct a study on indigenous peoples and corporations. The study is to examine existing mechanisms and policies relating to corporations and indigenous peoples, and will review good practices..[T]he Permanent Forum asked them to submit a written report to it at its ninth session, in [April] 2010 …the study on indigenous peoples and corporations [assesses]…Private-sector industries operating in indigenous lands and territories; descriptions/examples of specific conflicts…International law and the policies of international institutions…including the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and the duty to consult and free, prior and informed consent…Additional resources [used]…The Business and Human Rights Resource Centre.