doCip - Catálogo en línea de sitios sobre asuntos indígenas


Centre de Documentation, de Recherche et d'Information des Peuples Autochtones Indigenous Peoples' Center for Documentation, Research and Information Centro de Documentación, Investigación e Información de los Pueblos Indígenas Исследовательско-Информационный Центр Документации Коренных Народов

CATÁLOGO EN LÍNEA DE SITIOS SOBRE ASUNTOS INDÍGENAS

ORGANIZACIONES INDÍGENAS, GRUPOS DE APOYO y CENTROS DE INFORMACIÓN (por regiones)

Ártico/EuropaÁfrica

Asia

América del Norte

América Central/del Sur y El Caribe

Pacífico

Ex-Unión Soviética y Europa del Este

Grupos de Apoyo y Centros de Información

[1] OACDH Lista de Organizaciones Indígenas (Datos de contacto incluidos) (I,F,R,A,C)

Más abajo encontrará una lista de organizaciones indígenas en el mundo que están involucradas en proyectos internacionales. Esta lista contiene los datos de cada organización indígena y está clasificada por país (de « Argelia » a « Zimbabwe »). Esta lista fue preparada por el Grupo del Proyecto Indígena del Alto Comisionado de los Derechos Humanos. Toda la información es de diciembre del 2002.

EL ÁRTICO / EUROPA

ORGANIZACIONES INDÍGENAS

[2] Aleut International Association

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[3] Arctic Athabaskan Council [USA-Canada]

The AAC is an international treaty organization established to represent the interests of Athabaskan member First Nation governments in Arctic Council fora, and to foster a greater understanding of the common heritage of all Athabaskan peoples of Arctic North America.

[4] Gwich’in Council International [USA-Canada]

The GCI was established in 1999 to ensure that all regions of the Gwich'in Nation in the Northwest Territories, Yukon and Alaska are represented at the Arctic Council, as well as to play an active and significant role in the development of policies that relate to the Circumpolar Arctic. The GCI founding members represent approximately 9,000 indigenous peoples of Gwich'in descent.

[5] Gwich'in Steering Committee [USA]

The GSC was formed in 1988 in response to strong efforts by the Reagan administration to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to leasing for oil, a threat to the caribou calving grounds and to the very heart of the Gwich'in. GSC continues to uphold its mandate to protect the caribou calving grounds.

[6] Greenland Home Rule Government [Greenland]

Greenland is a distinct community within the Kingdom of Denmark. Greenland Home Rule was introduced on May 1, 1979. The Greenland Home Rule Government can adopt legislation and administer its own affairs in virtually all areas except for a few like the police, the judicial system, foreign affairs, and the defence. Greenland cooperates with the Inuit peoples of Canada, Alaska and Russia through its membership of the Inuit Circumpolar Conference.

[7] Inuit Circumpolar Conference [Alaska-Canada-Greenland-Russia]

The Inuit Circumpolar Conference represents the approximately 150,000 Inuit of Alaska, Canada, Greenland, and Chukotka (Russia). Its principal goals are to strengthen unity among Inuit; promote Inuit rights and interests on an international level; develop and encourage long-term policies that safeguard the Arctic environment; and seek full and active partnership in the political, economic, and social development of circumpolar regions.

[8] Inuit Circumpolar Conference (Greenland) [Greenland]

Website of the regional ICC Office in Greenland. Among others, the website offers general information, statements and resources relating to international Indigenous rights and issues.

[9] Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami [Canada]

ITK is the national Inuit organization in Canada, representing four Inuit regions – Nunatsiavut (Labrador), Nunavik (northern Quebec), Nunavut, and the Inuvialuit region in the Northwest Territories. ITK seeks to represent the rights and interests of the Inuit of Canada at the national level, and to improve living conditions for Inuit economically and socially. In putting forth the positions of Canadian Inuit on international matters, it cooperate with the Inuit Circumpolar Conference (Canada).

[10] Pauktuutit – Inuit Women of Canada [Canada]

Pauktuutit is the national non-profit association representing all Inuit women in Canada. Its mandate is to foster a greater awareness of the needs of Inuit women, and to encourage their participation in community, regional and national concerns in relation to social, cultural and economic development. It has undertaken comprehensive projects on family violence, child sexual abuse, housing, traditional Inuit midwifery and birthing practices, tobacco cessation, economic development, and clothing and child day care.

[11] Saami Council [Finlandia-Russia-Norway-Sweden]

The Saami Council is a voluntary Saami organization (NGO) with member organizations in Finland, Russia, Norway and Sweden. The primary aim of the Saami Council is the promotion of Saami rights and interests in these countries, to consolidate the feeling of affinity among the Saami people, to attain recognition for the Saami as a nation and to maintain the economic, social and cultural rights of the Saami in the legislation of the four states.

[12] Sami Parliament Sweden [Sweden]

The Sami Parliament was founded in 1993 as a Government authority with 31 members, elected in a general election by Sami entitled to vote. The Sami Parliament in Sweden has double roles, being both a popularly elected body and a Government authority at the same time. The Sami Parliament is not yet a self-governing body.

OTROS SITIOS WEB

[13] An Introduction to the Sami people – General information and links to more…

History, Homeland, Music, Art, Politics, Reindeer, Land rights, Links, etc.

[14] Arctic Council

The Arctic Council is a high-level intergovernmental forum that provides a mechanism to address the common concerns and challenges faced by the Arctic governments and the people of the Arctic. The following Indigenous organizations have Permanent Participant status: Aleut International Association, Arctic Athabaskan Council, Gwich'in Council International, Inuit Circumpolar Conference, Saami Council, and Russian Association of Indigenous Peoples of the North.

[15] Arctic Council Indigenous Peoples’ Secretariat

The Indigenous Peoples’ Secretariat of the Arctic Council helps Arctic Indigenous organisations to work together through the Arctic Council. On this site you will find information about the Indigenous member organisations, as well as the Arctic Council. You will also find information about issues that are important to Arctic indigenous peoples, such as Traditional Knowledge, Climate Change and Toxic Substances in the Arctic environment.

[16] Arctic Network for the Support of the Indigenous Peoples of the Russian Arctic - ANSIPRA [Russian Federation]

ANSIPRA is a communication network linking Russian Indigenous Peoples’ Organisations with international institutions and organisations alarmed about the future of the indigenous peoples of the Russian North. The website is posting information (articles, reference work, maps) on all sorts of relevant issues, including download versions of the network's bulletin.

[17] Circumpolar Peoples WWW Virtual Library

This Virtual Library offers access to internet resources regarding Circumpolar Peoples. Resources are organized according to the following topics: arts, culture, education, environment, health, media, social development, tribes, and women.

[18] EU.Indigenous: European Union Policies on Indigenous Peoples

Here you will find information related to European Union policies on Indigenous peoples, including documents of EU bodies and statements of Indigenous Peoples on EU policy. The site is not sponsored by the EU.

[19] Nordic Sami Institute [Norway]

The NSI’s mission is to strengthen and develop, through research, Sami language, culture and social life seen in a pan-Sami perspective. Funding is provided mainly by the Nordic Council of Ministers, which is the collaborative body of the Nordic governments.

[20] Resource Centre for the Rights of Indigenous Peoples [Norway]

The aim of the Resource Centre is to increase knowledge and understanding of the rights of Saami and other Indigenous peoples. The Centre was established by an order of the Norwegian government but is an independent body governed by its own board. The website contains general information about the Sami as well as reports and other documents on Sami rights and Indigenous peoples’ rights.

ÁFRICA

[21] Indigenous Peoples of Africa Co-ordinating Committee - IPACC [All Africa]

IPACC is a network of Indigenous peoples’ organisations in Africa. It is a membership organization with about 100 member organizations around the continent. Members elect an Executive Committee representing five regions in Africa including a special regional representative of indigenous women. IPACC was born out of the African caucus of Indigenous peoples at the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations held annually in Geneva.

[22] Association TAMAYNUT [Maroc]

TAMAYNUT est une association culturelle non gouvernementale crée en 1978. Actuellement elle a 26 sections partout au Maroc. L’association vise à valoriser et à enrichir la langue et la culture amazighes en fixant les objectifs suivants: l’enseigner la langue amazighe; militer pour l’enlèvement de l’état de siège sur la langue et la culture amazighe; militer pour la reconnaissance des droits de l’homme et de par là, les droits linguistiques et culturels du peuple amazighe; s’activer afin que tamazighte ait une part du budget national.

[23] Communauté des Autochtones du Rwanda - CAURWA [Rwanda] (F)

CAURWA is a Batwa organization founded in 1995 and based in Kigali (Rwanda). Its activities reach all parts of Rwanda. Through CAURWA, different Batwa organizations have joined forces in the struggle for the upliftment of the Batwa community. CAURWA seeks to make socio-economic opportunities more accessible to the Batwa communities, and to improve the capacity of Batwa communities to impact political decision-making on a local, national and international level.

[24] Congrès Mondial Amazigh [Afrique du Nord]

Le CMA est une ONG internationale de défense des droits du peuple amazigh (berbère) créée en 1995. Le CMA vise par des moyens pacifiques et légaux les objectifs suivants: défendre et promouvoir l’identité culturelle de la nation Amazighe et soutenir son développement dans tous les domaines à l’intérieur et à l’extérieur de Tamazgha; oeuvrer pour la reconnaissance officielle de l’identité amazighe.

[25] Forest Peoples Programme: „Briefings: Africa – Documents, Reports, Briefings and Links“ (F)

[26] Héritiers de la Justice [DR Congo] (F)

HJ is a Congolese (formerly Zaïrean) NGO working to promote human rights and peace in the Great Lakes Region. It is related to the Protestant Church of Congo. HJ provides training to grassroots organizations in human rights defence and mediation. It has also provided support to Burundian and Rwandan refugee children.

[27] Home of the Southern African San [South Africa]

Website with various information about the San and links to a number of Indigenous organizations.

[28] Kuru Family of Organizations [South Africa -Botswana]

The KFO is an affiliated group of eight NGOs working in Botswana and South Africa that has the common goal of empowering the most vulnerable group of indigenous peoples in southern Africa, namely the San, to take control over their own destinies through a holistic process approach to development.

[29] Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People - MOSOP [Nigeria]

Ogoni is a land of half a million people in the Niger delta, Nigeria's main oil-producing area. Over more than four decades, in return for billions of dollars-worth of oil extracted from Ogoni land, its people have experienced only poverty, pollution, and violence. MOSOP stands for the Ogoni people's right to choose the use of their land and its resources, and strives for a future where all "stakeholders" in Ogoni's human and natural wealth can experience peace and prosperity. It remains a leading advocate for dialogue, justice and democratic, non-violent change.

[30] Ogiek Rural Integral Projects - ORIP [Kenya]

ORIP is an Indigenous NGO supporting the hunter-gatherer communities of Kenya focusing specifically on the Ogiek/Dorobo people. It was established in 1999 in response to the community's need for a platform to address their issues and concerns. ORIP offers organisational, legal, advocacy, linguistic and cultural expert technical support to the Ogiek in their struggle for social justice and dignity.

[31] Ogiek.org – Supporting the rights of all Ogiek people in East Africa

The Ogiek.org website is a partnership of human rights organizations and groups around the world who support the rights of the Ogiek, an Indigenous people in Kenya.

[32] South African San Institute [South Africa]

SASI is an independent NGO that mobilizes resources for the benefit of the San peoples of southern Africa. SASI does this through activities such as community mobilisation, fundraising, lobbying, networking, training, building strategic alliances and capacity building on issues related to culture, language, income-generation, health and social environment, and land rights.

[33] The World Wide Web Virtual Library: Indigenous Studies – Africa

This site is maintained by the Center for World Indigenous Studies (CWIS). It contains a variety of resources and links related to Indigenous peoples in Africa.

[34] UNESCO - Protection des ressources culturelles des pygmées du Gabon

Site émanant du Secteur Culture de l’UNESCO dans le cadre du projet-pilote du Bureau de l’UNESCO a Libreville intitulé « Protection des ressources culturelles des pygmées du Gabon et leur intégration dans le processus de développement ». Il comporte notamment un rapport technique provisoire du projet et des informations sur les peuples pygmées. Les Pygmées du Gabon se nomment également Bakoya, Babongo et Baka.

[35] Working Group of Indigenous Minorities of Southern Africa - WIMSA [Southern Africa]

WIMSA was established in 1996 at the request of the San in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe, to provide a platform for their communities to express their problems, needs and concerns, to advocate and lobby for San rights, and to provide training and advice to San communities.

ASIA

[36] Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact Foundation – AIPP [All Asia]

AIPP is a regional organisation conceived by indigenous peoples organizations in 1988 to strengthen the process of building cooperation and solidarity among indigenous peoples of Asia. Currently, membership of AIPP stands at 19 organizations from 10 different countries. AIPP is committed to the cause of protecting and revitalizing indigenous systems and institutions and their control over their ancestral homelands and their own development and future.

[37] Asian Indigenous & Tribal Peoples Network [All Asia]

AITPN is an alliance of indigenous and tribal peoples’ organisations and individual activists across the Asian region. It seeks to promote and protect the rights of indigenous and tribal peoples in Asia through lobbying, research, training programmes, and involvement in international standard-setting.

[38] Chin Human Rights Organization [India, Bangladesh, Burma]

CHRO is an NGO working to protect and promote the rights of the Chin people. It was formed in 1995 by a group of Chin to monitor, document and make internationally known the human rights situation in Chinland.

[39] Centre for Organisation Research & Education - CORE [India]

CORE is a representative indigenous peoples’ organization based in Manipur, India. It works on grassroots support and advocacy for the rights of the indigenous and tribal peoples in the North East of India, with particular emphasis on the over thirty different indigenous peoples of Manipur.

[40] Cordillera Peoples Alliance [Philippines]

CPA is an independent federation of progressive peoples organizations, most of them grassroots-based organizations among Indigenous communities in the Cordillera Region, Philippines. CPA is committed to the promotion and defense of Indigenous peoples’ rights, human rights, social justice, and national freedom and democracy.

[41] Forest Peoples Programme, “Briefings: Asia Pacific” site

FPP supports forest peoples in their struggle to control the use of their lands and resources, and works to put human rights issues at the heart of the debate about forests. FPP produces a wide range of briefings and reports relating to Indigenous peoples. On this site you will find information relating to the Indigenous peoples of Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, and Russia. The website also contains Asian Indigenous peoples’ statements and Declarations.

[42] Hmong International Human Rights Watch [Vietnam-Laos]

Hmong International Human Rights Watch is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose it is to bring human rights to the Hmong people. It seeks to educate the general public regarding the situation of the Hmong and their history of persecution and genocide, and to methodically document and investigate cases of human rights violations committed against the Hmong, in order to present them to international human rights organizations so that justice may be served.

[43] Khmers Kampuchea-Krom Federation - KKF [Vietnam] (F)

KKF is a world wide body that represents over eight million Khmer Krom people - the indigenous people of South Vietnam. Its mission is to seek freedom, justice and the right to self-determination for the Khmer Krom people through the use of peaceful measures and international law.

[44] Montagnard Foundation, Inc. [USA]

MFI is a private, nonprofit corporation founded in 1990 and based in the USA. Its purpose is to preserve the lives and the culture of the indigenous Montagnard (Degar) people of Vietnam's Central Highlands. Its guiding strategy is to restore, safeguard, and monitor the innate and inalienable human rights of the Montagnards as described in the covenants and declarations of the United Nations.

[45] Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities [Nepal]

NEFIN consists of 48 indigenous member organizations widely distributed throughout the Terai, Hills and Himalayas of Nepal. Its mission is to acquire social equality and justice for Indigenous Nationalities by preserving their distinct social, political, cultural and linguistic identities and by promoting their representation in every aspect of national life.

[46] Partners of Community Organisations – PACOS TRUST [Malaysia]

PACOS is a community based organization that seeks to raise the overall quality of life of indigenous communities in Malaysia. It strives to empower indigenous communities through systematic strengthening of community organizations and indigenous knowledge systems on natural resource management. It supports the creation of networks of indigenous organizations struggling against the erosion of their resources and indigenous systems.

[47] Tebtebba Foundation [Philippines]

Tebtebba (Indigenous Peoples’ International Centre for Policy Research and Education) is an Indigenous organization born out of the need for heightened advocacy to have the rights of Indigenous peoples recognized, respected and protected worldwide. Established in 1996, Tebtebba seeks to promote a better understanding of the world’s Indigenous peoples, their worldviews, issues and concerns.

[48] The World Wide Web Virtual Library: Indigenous Studies – Asia & the Middle East

This site is maintained by the Center for World Indigenous Studies (CWIS). It contains a variety of resources and links related to Indigenous peoples in Asia and the Middle East.

[49] World Sindhi Congress - WSC [USA-Canada-Wales-Pakistan]

WSC is a human rights advocacy organizations for Sindh and Sindhis with offices in Wales, Canada, and the United States. The main objective of WSC is to create a better understanding among the international community about the disadvantaged status of Sindhis in Pakistan and about the Sindhis’ struggles for human rights and self-determination. In addition WSC strives to carry out welfare and relief work amongst the Sindhi, such as literacy improvement, relief of poverty, health care aid, and natural disaster relief.

AMÉRICA DEL NORTE

ORGANIZACIONES INDÍGENAS EN EL CANADÁ:

[50] Aboriginal Canada Portal [Canada] (F)

The Aboriginal Canada Portal is a window to Canadian Aboriginal on-line resources, contacts, information, and government programs and services. The portal offers ease of access and navigation to listings of Aboriginal associations, businesses, organizations, bands, communities, groups, news and peoples.

[51] Aboriginal Mapping Network [Canada]

AMN was established in 1998 as a joint initiative of the Gitxsan and Ahousaht First Nations and Ecotrust Canada. Its mandate is to support aboriginal peoples facing issues such as land claims, treaty negotiations and resource development, with tools such as traditional use studies, GIS mapping and other information systems. On the website you will find a large amount of maps and related data on First Nations in Canada and the United States, as well background information on aboriginal mapping and land issues.

[52] Assembly of First Nations [Canada] (F)

The AFN is the national representative organization of the First Nations in Canada. There are over 630 First Nation's communities in Canada. The AFN Secretariat is designed to present the views of the various First Nations through their leaders in areas such as: Aboriginal and Treaty Rights, Economic Development, Education, Languages and Literacy, Health, Housing, Social Development, Justice, Taxation, Land Claims, Environment.

[53] Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations [Canada]

The Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations, a Confederacy of eighteen First Nations in Canada, is dedicated to ensuring that the terms, spirit, and intent of Treaty Six (between Great Britain and the Cree, Dene, Nakoda, and Saulteaux Nations) and the right of First Nations to self-determination are honoured and respected. The Confederacy acts as a collective voice and asserts Treaty Rights on behalf of the Treaty Six First Nations through the direction of the Chiefs, and acts as a liaison between First Nations.

[54] Grand Council of the Crees - Eeyou Istchee [Canada] (F)

The GCC is the political body that represents the approximately 14,000 Crees of eastern James Bay and Southern Hudson Bay in Northern Quebec and conducts Cree relations with the outside world. The Grand Council has twenty members: a Grand Chief and Deputy-Grand Chief elected at large by the Crees, the chiefs elected by each of the nine Cree communities, and one other representative from each community.

[55] Innu Nation [Canada]

Website of the Innu Nation of Nitassinan. Nitassinan refers to the vast area that encompasses eastern Quebec and Labrador. Some 16,000 Innu inhabit Nitassinan. The website contains information on Innu history and culture, the Innu territory, Innu rights and self-government, land and resource issues, and community issues. It also includes a list of references on the Innu.

[56] Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami [Canada]

[57] Métis National Council of Women [Canada]

The Métis National Council of Women is the only national, autonomous, equality seeking Métis women’s representative organization and represents the interests of all Metis women in Canada. It is committed to work with governments and their agencies to improve Métis women’s lives in the areas of poverty, economic development, gender equality, employment, health care, a safe and sustainable environment, and improved care for the very young and the aged.

[58] Métis National Council [Canada]

The MNC represents the Métis Nation nationally and internationally. It receives its mandate and direction from the democratically elected leadership of the Métis Nation’s governments from Ontario westward. Overall, the MNC’s central goal is to secure a healthy space for the Métis Nation’s on-going existence within the Canadian federation.

[59] Native Women’s Association of Canada - NWAC [Canada] (F)

NWAC is an aggregate of 13 Native women’s organizations from across Canada, and is founded on the collective goal to enhance, promote, and foster the social, economic, cultural and political well-being of First Nations and Métis women within First Nation and Canadian societies. It seeks to help empower women by being involved in developing and changing legislation which affects them, and by involving them in the development and delivery of programs promoting equal opportunity for Aboriginal women.

[60] Pauktuutit – Inuit Women of Canada [Canada]

[61] Quebec Native Women Inc. [Canada] (F)

QNW represents women from the First Nations in Quebec and Aboriginal women living in urban areas. It seeks to better the living conditions of Aboriginal women through the promotion of non-violence, justice, health and equality, and to empower women in their commitment to their communities. On the political scene, QNW works for the recognition of equal rights for all Aboriginal women in Canada. QNW is a member of the Native Women’s Association of Canada.

ORGANIZACIONES INDÍGENAS EN LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS :

[62] American Indian Law Alliance - AILA [USA]

Founded in 1989, AILA is an Indigenous NGO that works with Indigenous nations, communities and organizations in their struggle for sovereignty, human rights, and social justice. On a national and international level, AILA organizes and advocates on behalf of and with Indigenous peoples from around the world.

[63] Centro Indio de Asistencia Legal (Indian Law Resource Center - ILRC [USA] (I)

Este centro es una organización de conserjería y abogacía sin ánimo de lucro puesta en pie y dirigida por Indios de América. Ofrece asistencia legal a Indios y pueblos indígenas nativos de Alaska para ayudarles a proteger sus tierras, recursos, derechos humanos, medioambiente e integridad cultural. Fundada en 1978, el centro ayuda a tribus y otros pueblos indígenas en los Estados Unidos, así como en Centro y Sudamérica.

[64] Dakota-Lakota-Nakota Human Rights Advocacy Coalition - DLN [USA]

DLN is a traditional grassroots movement for the protection of Dakota/Lakota/Nakota treaties and human rights. Its members are volunteer American Indian activists and other activists for American Indian issues.

[65] First Nations Development Institute [USA]

Through education, advocacy, and capitalization, FNDI is working to restore Native control and culturally-compatible stewardship of the assets they own - be they land, human potential, cultural heritage, or natural resources - and to establish new assets for ensuring the long-term vitality of Native communities.

[66] Haudenosaunee Environmental Task Force [USA]

The mission of the HETF is to help Haudenosaunee Nations (Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Mohawk and Tuscarora Nations) in their efforts to conserve, preserve, protect, and restore their environmental, natural, and cultural resources; to promote the health and survival of the sacred web of life for future generations; to support other Indigenous Nations working on environmental issues; and to fulfill the responsibilities to the natural world without jeopardizing peace, sovereignty, or treaty obligations.

[67] Indigenous Environmental Network [USA]

IEN was formed by grassroots Indigenous peoples and individuals in the United States to address environmental and economic justice issues. It seeks to support Indigenous communities in North America - and in recent years globally - in protecting sacred sites, land, water, air, natural resources, health, and in building economically sustainable communities.

[68] Derechos del Tourismo Indígena Internacional [USA] (I)

Derechos del Turismo Indígena Int. (antes llamada la Reconsideración del Proyecto Turístico) es una organización de los pueblos indígenas que se dedica a colaborar con comunidades y redes indígenas para ayudarlas a proteger territorios nativos, derechos y culturas. Su misión es facilitar el intercambio de experiencias locales para entender, desafiar y controlar la incidencia que tiene el turismo sobre las vidas de los pueblos indígenas.

[69] Consejo Internacional de Tratados Indios (CITI) (International Indian Treaty Council - IITC)

El CITI es una organización de Pueblos Indígenas del Sur, Centro, Norteamérica y del Pacífico; que trabaja por la soberanía y la libre determinación de los Pueblos Indígenas, asimismo, por el reconocimiento y la protección de los derechos de los indígenas, los tratados, sus culturas tradicionales y las tierras sagradas.

[70] Leonard Peltier Defense Committee [USA]

The LPDC seeks the immediate release of Leonard Peltier, an Anishinabe-Lakota Indian serving two consecutive life sentences in a U.S. prison for the murders of two FBI agents. The evidence that Peltier is guilty is far from conclusive and there are serious concerns about the fairness of the proceedings leading to his conviction. The LPDC is the center of communication between Leonard Peltier, his supporters, his family, the media, key government officials, and all other relevant individuals and groups.

[71] National Congress of American Indians - NCAI [USA]

NCAI is the major national tribal government organization in the USA with 250 member tribes from throughout the United States. Since 1944, it has worked to inform the public and the U.S. Congress on the governmental rights of American Indians and Alaska Natives. It is positioned to monitor federal policy and coordinate efforts to inform federal decisions that affect tribal interests. NCAI seeks to secure the rights of tribal governments, including treaty rights; enlighten the public toward a better understanding of the Indian people; and promote the common welfare of American Indians and Alaska Natives.

[72] Native American Rights Fund - NARF [USA]

NARF is a nonprofit law firm that provides legal representation and technical assistance to Indian tribes, organizations and individuals nationwide in the USA, and assists tribes in negotiating with governmental agencies and others. NARF focuses on applying existing laws and treaties to guarantee that federal and state governments live up to their legal obligations. Its practice is concentrated in five key areas: the preservation of tribal existence; the protection of tribal natural resources; the promotion of human rights; the accountability of governments; and the development of Indian law.

OTROS SITIOS WEB :

[73] The World Wide Web Virtual Library: Indigenous Studies – North America

This site is maintained by the Center for World Indigenous Studies (CWIS). It contains a variety of resources and links related to Indigenous peoples in North America.

AMÉRICA CENTRAL/DEL SUR y EL CARIBE

AMÉRICA CENTRAL (incluido MÉXICO):

[74] Asociación Napguana [Panamá]

La meta de esta asociación es la de unificar los territorios kunas y brindar asistencia a las comunidades indígenas de Panamá. Los indígenas interesados en participar en las actividades de la organización, pueden integrarla. Los objetivos son también de desarrollar actividades sociales, culturales y deportivas entre los asociados y la comunidad para fortalecer los lazos de solidaridad.

[75] Centro para el Desarrollo Indígena – CEDIN [Costa Rica]

El CEDIN, desde sus inicios le dio máxima prioridad al área de comunicación. Gracias al apoyo externo canadiense pudieron ampliar y compartir espacios entre pueblos y territorios indígenas y no indígenas, nacionales e internacionales. El CEDIN considera que el uso de las nuevas tecnologías debe democratizarse y no ser exclusividad de los privilegiados. Muchas organizaciones indígenas costarricenses dependen de redes de solidaridad para suplir sus necesidades tecnológicas; a esto se debe agregar, que la gran mayoría ni siquiera tiene acceso a recursos informáticos. El CEDIN se propone traspasar estas fronteras aportando el conocimiento de las milenarias raíces indígenas costarricenses.

[76] Congreso Nacional Indígena [México]

El Congreso Nacional Indígena es el espacio de participación activa de las autoridades, comunidades, pueblos y organizaciones indígenas que buscan una nueva relación con el Estado mexicano y con la sociedad nacional.

Como resultado de la 8a. Asamblea Nacional, celebrada en noviembre del 2001, la Comisión de Seguimiento y todos los Grupos de Trabajo del CNI fueron disueltos, y en su lugar fue conformada una Comisión Transitoria cuyo principal mandato es elaborar una nueva propuesta para el mejor logro de la misión y objetivos del CNI.

[77] Coordinadora Nacional de Viudas de Guatemala - CONAVIGUA [Guatemala]

En septiembre de 1988, varias representantes de viudas de distintas aldeas, cantones, caserios y pueblos de distintos municipios y departamentos de Guatemala, se reunieron para celebrar su Primera Asamblea Nacional de Mujeres Viudas, en la cual acordaron constituir su propia organización que hoy sale a luz publica y lleva por nombre Coordinadora Nacional de Viudas de Guatemala - CONAVIGUA. Eligieron por mayoria de votos a su Junta Directiva Nacional, quien va a dirigir la organizacion,y después de haber sufrido injusticias y marginacion, esperan que se escuche su voz y puedan ejercer sus legítimos derechos.

[78] Ejército Zapatista de Liberación Nacional - EZLN [México]

En este sitio se encuentran diferentes declaraciones y comunicados del EZLN. Son muy interesantes los varios artículos sobre los derechos indígenas y los acuerdos de San Andrés.

[79] Fundación Rigoberta Menchú Tum [México]

La Fundación es la plataforma institucional de Rigoberta Menchú Tum que garantiza la realización y ejecución de los planes, programas y acciones a favor de los Derechos Humanos, de los derechos de los pueblos indígenas y de los aportes a la solución política de los conflictos mediante el diálogo, las negociaciones y los acuerdos de paz.

La Fundación Rigoberta Menchú tiene como objetivo contribuir a recuperar y enriquecer los valores humanos para la construcción de una ética de paz mundial, a partir de la diversidad étnica, política y cultural de los pueblos del mundo. La Fundación ha desarrollado proyectos, investigaciones y actividades tendientes a fortalecer los espacios de la sociedad civil, la búsqueda de la Justicia y la generación de oportunidades a través de la capacitación y formación, así como en la promoción y toma de conciencia de lo necesario que es construir una Cultura de Paz, sobre la base de la interculturalidad.

[80] Mundo Kuna [Panamá]

El sitio ofrece mucha información sobre los Kuna, su historia, las últimas noticias Kuna, noticias en general, artículos, etc.

[81] National Garifuna Council of Belize [Belize]

The National Garifuna Council of Belize is an NGO representing the Indigenous Garifuna people of Belize. Its mission is to preserve, strengthen and develop Garifuna culture as well as promote economic development of the Garifuna people.

[82] Servicio Intern