Every Dec. 10 Human Rights Day is observed to commemorate the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

This document enshrines the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being - regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.

The FSIN Chiefs-in-Assembly have tasked the Treaty Governance Office to advocate for the protection and enforcement of Treaty rights and responsibilities, and to advance knowledge of and engagement with Canada’s implementation of UNDRIP.

While imperfect, the Treaty Governance Office believes that Canada’s UNDRIP Act and Action Plan are useful tools that First Nations can use to further the recognition of their rights. By hosting both virtual information and community-based engagement sessions, the Treaty Governance Office amplifies the voices of First Nations and ensures that First Nations can make informed decisions regarding how they approach the protection and enforcement of their individual and collective rights

Protecting and creating common understanding on the inherent and Treaty rights of First Nations remains at the forefront of everything we do. The work is guided by our Treaty Elders and includes education and engagement on the implications and implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which sets out the minimum standards for the survival, dignity, wellbeing and rights of Indigenous peoples around the world.