Indigenous leaders from the United States and other countries met on the Navajo Nation this week to discuss the draft declaration on the rights of indigenous people.

Participants discussed a wide range of issues, from self-determination to land. They are trying to incorporate different perspectives into the draft.

The document has been under development for several years but is being held up by nations like the U.S. and Britain, according to news reports. Indigenous leaders hope the 34 member countries of the Organization of American States will adopt it.

Indigenous tribes gather to discuss crucial issues (AP 1/14)

Relevant Links:
Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues - http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/pfii

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