International Indian Treaty Council

Working for the Rights and Recognition of Indigenous Peoples

International Indian Treaty Council

Working for the Rights and Recognition of Indigenous Peoples

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Defending Human Rights

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Sovereignty

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Treaties & Standard Setting

The International Indian Treaty Council (IITC) is an organization of Indigenous Peoples from North, Central, South America, the Arctic, Caribbean and Pacific working for the sovereignty and self-determination of Indigenous Peoples and the recognition and protection of Indigenous rights, Treaties, traditional cultures and sacred lands.

Founding Purposes

To seek, promote and build participation of Indigenous Peoples in the United Nations (UN) and its specialized agencies, as well as other international forums.

Participation

To seek international recognition for Treaties and Agreements between Indigenous Peoples and Nation-States.

Treaties

To support the human rights, self-determination and sovereignty of Indigenous Peoples; to oppose colonialism in all its forms, and its effects upon Indigenous Peoples.

Rights

To build solidarity and relationships of mutual support among Indigenous Peoples of the world.

Solidarity

To disseminate information about Indigenous Peoples’ human rights issues, struggles, concerns and perspectives.

Information

To establish and maintain one or more organizational offices to carry out IITC’s information dissemination, networking and human rights programs.

Offices

Featured News

May 15 2023

IITC 2022 Annual Report

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May 3 2023

Virtual consultation on Tourism and the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

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May 3 2023

Consulta Virtual sobre el Turismo y los Derechos de los Pueblos Indígenas

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Hinewirangi Kohu passed from this world to join her ancestors

Feb 15, 2023

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IITC Welcomes the Inclusion of Indigenous Rights Safeguards in the CBD Global Biodiversity Framework

Jan 5, 2023

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A YOUNG WARRIOR FOR MOTHER EARTH HAS RETURNED HOME

Dec 31, 2022

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Upcoming Events

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Side Event: INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ PERSPECTIVES ON LOSS AND DAMAGE

June 7 @ 10:15 am – 11:30 am CEST

All delegations attending UNFCCC SBSTA 58 are invited to a special side event: INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ PERSPECTIVES ON LOSS AND DAMAGE WEDNESDAY JUNE 7TH, 2023 10:15-11:30…

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evento paralelo: PERSPECTIVAS DE LOS PUEBLOS INDÍGENAS SOBRE PÉRDIDAS Y DAÑOS

June 7 @ 10:15 am – 11:30 am CEST

Todas las delegaciones que asistan a la conferencia OSACT 58 de la CMNUCC están invitadas al siguiente evento paralelo especial: PERSPECTIVAS DE LOS PUEBLOS INDÍGENAS…

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8a Reunión del Foro Internacional de los Pueblos Indígenas sobre la Soberanía Alimentaria y del Agua

June 17 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am PDT

Le invitamos a la 8a Reunión del Foro Internacional de los Pueblos Indígenas sobre la Soberanía Alimentaria y del Agua a través de Zoom. Copresidentes:…

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IITC does not receive any state or federal funding. Instead, we rely on the generous support of foundation grants, Indigenous Nations and Tribes, and contributions from private donors, friends and allies to sustain our work. Please consider contributing to support the work of IITC. Whether it be monthly giving or a one time donation, any amount helps and all are tax deductible.

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