Indigenous Peoples' Rights Under International Law

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 Province of BC enacts the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous peoples

When

1:30 to 5:50 p.m., Jan. 18 to 20, 2024

Meeting Days

Thursday, Friday, & Saturday afternoon

Tuition

$750

Course Instructor

 
 

Course Description: LAW 579A (1 credit)

Indigenous peoples and tribal governments are increasingly turning to international law and the international human rights system as a means of protecting their lands and property. This course focuses on the critical role that international law—including international bodies such as the United Nations and the Organization of American States, etc.—play in protecting Indigenous peoples’ rights to property, self-determination, cultural integrity, life, etc. This course also examines how international law precedents can be used when arguing for Indigenous rights and tribal self-governance at the domestic level. 

KEY QUESTIONS:
  • How can the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples be used to advance Indigenous governance and rights at home? 
  • How can international law mechanisms be used to address Indigenous peoples’ desire to protect lands, property, and culture? 
  • How can the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights be utilized within contexts of disputes over lands and natural resources?

Course Format

Students will meet on campus for three consecutive afternoons at the James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona.

Readings and Syllabus

Syllabus will be posted on UArizona's online learning platform, D2L, along with required readings to all registered students. 

Attendance & Participation

This course will be delivered in person at the University of Arizona. Participants must attend all 3 classes to receive a passing grade. Exceptions will be made only at the faculty's discretion.

Registration

After registering online, participants will receive a receipt of registration. Subsequently, participants will receive class instructions 1-2 weeks before the start of the course.After registration, participants will receive a receipt of registration. Subsequently, participants will receive class instructions 1-2 weeks before the start of the course.

 
Course image: Province of BC was the first province of Canada to put the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous peoples into law (2019)
 

 

 

Contacts

Seanna Howard