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| Mapuche in Chile tell the U.N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York this afternoon that Mapuche women lack a voice to halt the impacts of heavy metals destroying the peoples health, and fires destroying their biodiversity. UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York |
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| Indigenous in Vietnam tell the U.N. Permanent Forum that their lands and people are being harmed by climate change, and Indigenous here are among the world's most vulnerable, during today's afternoon session. https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1y/k1yc42pdok |
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| Winnemem Wintu Hereditary Chief Caleen Sisk tells the U.N. Permanent Forum this afternoon that her people in California are being denied recognition by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The afternoon session is now online. Watch video |
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| Morning entry led by Ceremonial leaders. Screenshot Censored News |
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| Live Screenshot by Censored News The morning's opening session was live and is available in video https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k19/k194oia1bm Censored News, April 20, 2026, Morning Session |
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Aluki Kotierk, Inuk leader from Nunavut, Canada, is the Chair of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (shown with U.N. officials.) Kotierk was re-elected this morning. Kotierk also led the 24th Session in 2025. Co-chairs: Ms Amina Amharech, Mr. Valts Ernštreits, Ms. Lea Nicholas-Mackenzie, Mr. Rodrigo Paillalef, Ms. Emma Rawson-Te Patu, Rapporteur: Ms. Jennifer Tauli Corpuz. Screenshot Censored News
 Petuuche Gilbert, Acoma Pueblo, will speak at the UN Permanent Forum's Indigenous Media Zone, on uranium and nuclear issues, at 3 pm today, during the opening day of the 10 day session. https://www.facebook.com/unpfii  |
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| Aluki Kotierk, Inuk leader from Nunavut, Canada, is the Chair of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. Live now. Screenshot by Censored News |
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Summary
UNPFII25 will take place from 20 April – 1 May 2026. Theme: "Ensuring Indigenous Peoples' health, including in the context of conflict"
Description
Opening of the session
The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) is a high- level advisory body to the Economic and Social Council. The Forum was established on 28 July 2000 by resolution 2000/22, with the mandate to deal with indigenous issues related to economic and social development, culture, the environment, education, health and human rights.
More specifically, the Permanent Forum:provides expert advice and recommendations on indigenous issues to the Council, as well as to programmes, funds and agencies of the United Nations, through ECOSOC;
raises awareness and promotes the integration and coordination of activities related to indigenous issues within the UN system;
prepares and disseminates information on indigenous issues;
promotes respect for and full application of the provisions of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and follow up the effectiveness of this Declaration (Art. 42 UNDRIP).
Summary
UNPFII25 will take place from 20 April – 1 May 2026. Theme: "Ensuring Indigenous Peoples' health, including in the context of conflict"
Description
Opening of the session
The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) is a high- level advisory body to the Economic and Social Council. The Forum was established on 28 July 2000 by resolution 2000/22, with the mandate to deal with indigenous issues related to economic and social development, culture, the environment, education, health and human rights.
More specifically, the Permanent Forum:provides expert advice and recommendations on indigenous issues to the Council, as well as to programmes, funds and agencies of the United Nations, through ECOSOC;
raises awareness and promotes the integration and coordination of activities related to indigenous issues within the UN system;
prepares and disseminates information on indigenous issues;
promotes respect for and full application of the provisions of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and follow up the effectiveness of this Declaration (Art. 42 UNDRIP).
1 comment:
"Thanks as always for the timely, extensive coverage of the UNPFII. Censored News provides an invaluable human rights and information service for all people by giving voice and conveying testimonies of indigenous peoples in ways not framed by mainstream media sources or non-indigenous journalism. Most inspiring, the formidable presence of indigenous women at UNPFII. Also, the weave of human and non-human communities as it directly impacts the homeland. Always happy to support Censored News with a donation! Aho! Kaleen Sisk and the Winnemem Wintu Salmon Protectors of the McCloud River in northern California."
Lloyd Vivola
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