April 10, 2010 -- U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice, announced today tha tthe United States willl conduct a formal review of its position on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. "We are going to have to keep pressure on the US government to actually change its position."
Consultations with Federally Recognized Indian Tribes and Outreach to Interested NGOs
The U.S. Government looks forward to hearing from all interested parties as it undertakes its review of the Declaration. The U. S. Department of State, together with other Federal agencies, will be holding consultations with federally recognized Indian tribes and meetings with interested nongovernmental organizations and other stakeholders on the review of the Declaration. Exact dates and locations will be announced at www.state.gov/s/tribalconsultation/declaration.
Anyone unable to participate in these consulations or meetings in person can send comments by email to declaration@state.gov or by mail to S/SR Global Intergovernmental Affairs, U. S. Department of State, 2201 C Street NW, Suite 1317, Washington, DC 20520. Written comments must be received by 7/15/2010 to ensure that they can be given due consideration in the review.
