Search

Learn More About IIPWG

Learn More

IIPWG hosts a monthly call for members that serves as a clearinghouse for information, news, and joint action to bring together Native and non-Native communities on issues related to sustainable and responsible investing. Action encompasses shareholder advocacy, proxy voting, and educational resource development in partnership between investors and Indigenous Peoples.

For more information and to register to attend calls, please email fpw@colorado.edu.

Recommended Resources

Human Rights

UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (United Nations)

The Business Reference Guide to the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (United Nations)

Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (United Nation)

Indigenous Peoples Guidebook to FPIC and Corporation Standards (First Peoples Worldwide, International Indian Treaty Council, Trillium Asset Management)

Free, Prior and Informed Consent Due Diligence Questionnaire (First Peoples Worldwide)

Investor Toolkit on Human Rights (Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility)

Indigenous Rights Risk Report (First Peoples Worldwide)

Indigenous Peoples and the Sustainable Development Goals (United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues)

Sustainable Development

Indigenous Peoples and Engagement Timeline for Sustainable and Responsible Investing (First Peoples Worldwide)

Renewable Energy Impacts on Communities: Managing Investors' Risks and Responsibilites (Business & Human Rights Resource Centre)

Responsible Resource Development: A Strategic Plan to Consider Social and Cultural Impacts of Tribal Extractive Industry Development (First Peoples Worldwide, Harvard Journal of Law and Gender)

Energy transition minerals and their intersection with land-connected peoples (Nature Sustainability)

Mapping the Renewable Energy Sector to the Sustainable Development Goals (Columbia Center on Sustainable Investing)

Managing the S in ESG: The Case of Indigenous Peoples and Extractive Industries (First Peoples Worldwide)

Energy and Mining Investment: Assessing Accountability for Indigenous Rights in Complex Investment Chains (SHARE, Canada)

Impact Investing

Achieving Native Financial Empowerment (First Nations Development Institute)

Equity for Native American Communities: Using Mission Investments Alongside Grants (Northwest Area Foundation)

Indigenous People and Impact Investing (Green Money Journal - March 1, 2020)

Investing in Indigenous Communities (Green Money Journal - March 15, 2020)

Investing in Native Communities (Native Americans in Philanthropy, Candid)

Indigenous Welath Guide (Native Governance Center)

Decolonizing Wealth Project (Decolonizing Wealth)

Investing in Native Communities: A Report on Foundation Activity (Mission Investors Exchange)

9 Lessons for Investing in Native Communities (Confluence Philanthropy)

Investing for Today, Tomorrow, and Future Generations: A Guide for Indigenous Investors (Reconciliation and Responsible Investment Initiative, Canada)

Advancing Reconciliation in Canada: A Guide for Investors (SHARE and NATOA, Canada)

Indigenous Peoples & Impact Investing (Green Money Journal: August 2015)

Resources Related to COVID-19

COVID-19 Resources (Native American Financial Officers Association)

COVID-19 Resources for Native-Owned Businesses (Change Labs)

COVID-19 Resources for Indian Country (National Congress of American Indians)

Statement on Shareholder Participation and Virtual Annual Meetings During Coronavirus Crisis (Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility)

Resources to Support Social Entrepreneurs During the COVID-19 Crisis (SOCAP)

Return to the top of the page