Tribal Leaders Consultation – July 7, 2010
1pm, Department of State, Washington, DC
Meeting with NGOs – July 8, 2010
10am, National Museum of the American Indian, Washington, DC
The State Department is currently reviewing the United States’ failure to endorse the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. As part of this formal review, the State Department is holding consultations to discuss the upcoming review process and receive comments from Indian and Alaska Native nations, NGOs, and individuals.
How To Participate:
Members of federally recognized tribes can participate in the July 7th Consultation either in person or by conference call. RSVP to Declaration@state.gov by July 2, 2010, and include “RSVP – July 7th Tribal Consultation” in the subject line. Please indicate if you will be attending in person or participating via conference call.
Anyone can submit written comments to the State Department by July 15, 2010
– By email to declaration@state.gov
– By mail to S/SR Global Intergovernmental Affairs, U.S. Department of State, 2201 C Street NW., Suite 1317, Washington, DC 20520.
More information on the consultations is available at the State Department website: http://www.state.gov/s/tribalconsultation/declaration/
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