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Corporate Leaders and Indigenous Peoples' Rights: Building a Community of Practice

Corporate Leaders and Indigenous Peoples' Rights: Building a Community of Practice

Published 03-11-15

Submitted by First Peoples Worldwide

On Thursday, April 23 "Corporate Leaders and Indigenous Peoples' Rights: Building a Community of Practice" will bring corporate practitioners and Indigenous leaders together in establishing a community of practice: a space for exchanging knowledge and insights on successful community engagement with Indigenous peoples, while reflecting on key issues and trends related to business and Indigenous Peoples' rights. Coinciding with the 14th Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) in New York City, the workshop is co-hosted by First Peoples Worldwide, Future 500, and the UN Global Compact. 

FEATURED PARTICIPANTS:

  • Rebecca Adamson, President and Founder, First Peoples Worldwide 

  • Rebecca Boyles, Senior Stakeholder Engagement Manager, Future 500

  • Jim Brumm, Former Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Mitsubishi 

  • Tim Coulter, Executive Director, Indian Law Resource Center

  • Julia Nelson, Manager, Assurance (Community Relations), Barrick Gold Corporation 

  • Terzah Poe, Principal, TRIO Global Consultancy

  • Ursula Wynhoven, General Counsel, UN Global Compact 

This event is open to corporate practitioners only. Corporate consultants must be sponsored by a corporation and represent that corporation to attend. Click here to purchase tickets and RSVP

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First Peoples Worldwide is an Indigenous-led organization that strives for culturally appropriate, community-led development for Indigenous Peoples. We help Indigenous communities retain control of their assets, including their natural resources and traditional ways of life. We believe that this asset-based approach is the key to protecting Indigenous rights and prosperity.

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