The First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee - Sunday Forum Presents:

Adoption of the United Nations Declaration 

on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples:  14 Years Later

Sunday – October 10th, 2021

11 AM – 12 Noon

With a Virtual Presentation by Tony Gonzalez of the American Indian Movement (AIM) – West & Former  Executive Director of the International Indian Treaty Council.

The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) was adopted by the General Assembly on September 13th, 2007,  with 144 countries voting in support, 4 voting against, and 11 abstaining.

Fourteen years have passed since the UN Declaration was adopted by the General Assembly. Since then, the four countries voting against have reversed their position and now support the Declaration. 

Today, the Declaration is the most comprehensive international instrument on the rights of indigenous peoples. It establishes a universal framework of minimum standards for the survival, dignity, and well-being of the indigenous peoples of the world and it elaborates on existing human rights standards and fundamental freedoms as they apply to the specific situation of indigenous peoples. 

For more information about the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People, 

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Use the hotlink below to connect on Zoom to participate in this Sunday Forum presentation.          https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82524839661?pwd=TXorZzQxL2NJVWY1NFcvT0Y5ZCtWZz09

If you connect with Zoom, you will be in a waiting room until the presentation starts and you can participate with questions and answers.  Closed captioning will be available on Zoom.

For telephone only access to the program:

• Dial: 1.312.626.679 and then

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For over 50 years, the First Unitarian Society Sunday Forum lecture series has showcased provocative, sometimes controversial, speakers discussing topical issues of the day:  politics, the environment, health issues, the arts, education, and more. Speakers give a 45-minute presentation, followed by questions and brief comments from the audience.