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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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

Andrea Carmen, Executive Director, IITC, updating the Indigenous Peoples Caucus on the negotiations for the “Just Transition Work Plan,” which is targeted for completion at COP 28

Dec 4 2023

International Indian Treaty Council at COP28  

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Nov 3 2023

Minamata Convention Calls for Inclusion of Indigenous Peoples in the Fight to End Mercury Pollution

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Resolución sobre los pueblos indígenas adoptada por el Consejo de Derechos Humanos el 11 de octubre de 2023

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Resolution on Indigenous Peoples adopted by the Human Rights Council on 11 October 2023

Oct 27, 2023

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RESERVE LA FECHA: 50o ANIVERSARIO DE LA CONFERENCIA DEL CONSEJO INTERNACIONAL DE TRATADOS INDIOS

Oct 24, 2023

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SAVE THE DATE: INTERNATIONAL INDIAN TREATY COUNCIL 50TH ANNIVERSARY TREATY CONFERENCE

Oct 24, 2023

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Upcoming Events

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LA PROTECCIÓN DE LA PESCA Y LOS SISTEMAS ALIMENTARIOS ACUÁTICOS FRENTE A LA CRISIS CLIMÁTICA

December 8 @ 2:40 pm – 3:40 pm UTC+2

LOS INVITAMOS CORDIALMENTE A UN EVENTO PARALELO DE LOS PUEBLOS INDÍGENAS EN LA COP 28 28a Conferencia de las Partes de la Convención Marco de…

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INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ PERSPECTIVES ON THE LOSS AND DAMAGE NEGOTIATIONS AT COP 28 AND BEYOND

December 10 @ 4:45 pm – 6:15 pm UTC+4

All delegations attending COP 28 are invited to a special side event: INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ PERSPECTIVES ON THE LOSS AND DAMAGE NEGOTIATIONS AT COP 28 AND…

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LAS PERSPECTIVAS DE LOS PUEBLOS INDÍGENAS EN LAS NEGOCIACIONES SOBRE PÉRDIDAS Y DAÑOS PARA DURANTE Y DESPUÉS DE LA COP 28

December 10 @ 4:45 pm – 6:15 pm UTC+4

Todas las delegaciones que asistan a la COP 28 están invitadas a un evento paralelo especial sobre: LAS PERSPECTIVAS DE LOS PUEBLOS INDÍGENAS EN LAS…

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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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