First Peoples Worldwide 2022-2023 Annual Report
Encompassing projects and achievements from July 2022 through June 2023 and highlighting First Peoples' work to support Indigenous leaders in shareholder advocacy and build the business case for Indigenous Peoples' rights. Read more
Indigenous Leaders Urge Investor Action for UNDRIP Implementation, Share Expertise and Experiences
Hosted by the Investors & Indigenous Peoples Working Group, Indigenous leaders from South Africa, Mexico and the United States shared their experiences and recommendations to leverage the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) to protect the full extent of Indigenous Peoples’ rights and self-determination. Read more
Self-Determination and Creative Capital: Keys to Realizing Indigenous Economic Success
This op-ed, written by Kate R. Finn , Executive Director of First Peoples Worldwide, was... Read more
Integrating Indigenous Values in Sustainable Investment Practices: Anishinaabe and Tlingit Perspectives
This op-ed, written by Isabelle Gibson (Ojibway) and Kevin O'Neal-Smith (Tlingit) was originally published by... Read more
UNPFII 2024 Side Events: Shareholder Advocacy Leadership Training, Indigenous Women in the Green Economy and More
Among presentations at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues' Twenty-third Session, First Peoples Worldwide presents a shareholder advoacy training for Indigenous leaders and co-presents a dialogue with Indigenous women about energy transition impacts and an Indigenous youth training about the energy transition. Read more
Indigenous Leaders Recommend Investor Action to Secure Indigenous Rights in the Energy Transition
Key takeaways from the webinar Indigenous Rights Risk in the Energy Transition: Mining, Supply Chains & End-User Consideration, presented by the Investors & Indigenous Peoples Working Group. Read more
Investor Brief: Responsible Investment and Indigenous Peoples’ Rights in the Energy Transition
How investors can eliminate Indigenous Rights Risk in their portfolios and foster a just and inclusive energy transition that respects Indigenous Peoples. Read more
Indigenous Peoples' Rights and Participation in 2023 AGM Proposals – Report
A new report from First Peoples Worldwide analyzes 2023 Indigenous rights shareholder proposals and participation of Indigenous leaders at Annual General Meetings. Key findings: Indigenous Rights Risk is of increasing concern to shareholders, and companies can find solutions when they meet with Indigenous leaders. Read more
Calling in Companies on FPIC Part 2: How Investors can Forward Indigenous Priorities for FPIC + Questions from Companies
Part 2 of two articles summarizing presentations from the IIPWG investor roundtable Indigenous-Defined FPIC: Best... Read more
Calling in Companies on FPIC Part 1: Self-Determination, Sovereignty and a Model for Long-term, Relational Engagement
Part 1 of two articles that summarize presentations from the IIPWG investor roundtable Indigenous-Defined FPIC:... Read more
New Research on Catalytic Capital Success in Indian Country Shows Just and Sustainable Economic Growth through Self-Determination
Drawing from interviews with 22 practitioners comprising philanthropic investors, private investors, Native intermediaries, and Native entrepreneurs, Indigenizing Catalytic Capital: How to Get to Catalytic Capital + presents new research that demonstrates how catalytic capital in Indian Country enables long-term, culturally-aligned success. Read more
UNPFII 2023 Side Events: Indigenous-led FPIC Priorities, Shareholder Advocacy Leadership Training and More
Among a variety programming at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues' Twenty-second Session, First Peoples Worldwide presents a conversation that highlights Indigenous-led free, prior and informed consent priorities for the private sector, and a training for Indigenous leaders that builds capacity for Indigenous Peoples to activate shareholder advocacy. Read more