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Indigenous communities have had an increasing amount of influence in the UN, encouraging change within the international community. However, more could be done, leading many to suggest the creation of a permanent forum.

The Venezuelan government has issued mining and lumber concessions within the Imataca Rain Forest Reserve, which will isolate indigenous communities. Doing so has violated national laws.

Indigenous communities along the Biobio River continue to protest its construction on the grounds of community displacement and ecological ramifications.

Alicia Canaviri talks about teaching and training indigenous women and youth in professional development.

The postponement of a National Constituent Assembly by the Ecuadorian government has elicited massive demonstrations from indigenous and campesino groups.

The Kuna and Panamanian government have come into conflict over a proposed naval base on Kuna land to fight drug trafficking.

Mayan groups in Guatemala have recognized Convention 169 as an important tool in negotiating peace with the government.

Legislation has been introduced in Costa Rica has been made in compliance with Convention 169, which has opened the door for indigenous groups to continue to work towards increased autonomy.

Margarita Gutierrez talks about the potential of Convention 169 helping indigenous groups in Mexico and other Latin American nations.

The potential of ILO Convention 169 helping indigenous groups is a weak one due it it acting as a minimal set of standards for states to follow. However, it can provide a solid foundation for indigenous groups to seek increased recognition of their…

The ILO has a few programs that promote technical cooperation between states and indigenous groups.

Numerous countries have adopted the conventions put forward by the ILO, which seeks to help increase communication between states and indigenous communities and protect indigenous rights.