Trustee Presents WCIP Papers at Geneva Talks

This article covers a speech by Hayden Burgess, Trustee of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. The talk was made in Geneva at the World Council of Indigenous Peoples and was titled ‘Right of Indigenous People to Earth’. Notably, the speech was later re-enacted on Swedish radio, reaching a wider audience. The article also provides some […]

Native Canadians instrumental in establishing World Council

This article provides insights on the formation of the World Council for Indigenous Peoples in 1974. It features comments from Marie Marule, assistant to George Manuel (President of the National Indian Brotherhood and the World Council for Indigenous Peoples). Citation: Nahanee, Theresa. (1976). Native Canadians instrumental in establishing World Council. The Native Perspective, 1(3), pp. […]

V. Adolph to Ghana

This quick news snippet highlights that Victor Adolph (chairman of the executive committee of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs) and George Manuel (President of the Native Brotherhood) were attending a 1974 preliminary international gathering of Indigenous peoples in Guyana in anticipation of the first World Council of Indigenous Peoples. Citation: Nesika (Feburary, 1974). […]

First gathering of Native people from all over the world

This article provides some information on the first World Council of Indigenous Peoples conference, complete with photos showcasing the delegates. Citation: Somerville, Dave. (1975). First gathering of Native people from all over the world. Coyoti Prints, 2(10), n.p. Published by the Caribuo Tribal Council. Williams Lake, BC, Canada. Leave a comment Cancel reply Logged in […]

Indians of the Earth unite

This overview covers the first and second general assembly of the World Council for Indigenous Peoples. Includes details on the imprisonment of some of the delegates and mentions Fed Plane (Ojibway) who creatively used a Treaty Nine Grand Council passport to attend the second assembly. Now called Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN), the Treaty Nine Grand Council […]

Aboriginals from World Council

This article is about the historic creation of the World Council of Indigenous Peoples. Providing essential background, it explores basic information about the Council and offers insights into the Indigenous peoples who played pivotal roles in the organization. It also outlines the ambitious goals set forth by the organization. Citation: New Breed (March/April 1976). Aboriginals […]

International conference of Indigenous Peoples

This article breaks down the dynamic, inaugural meeting of the World Council of Indigenous Peoples, where the foundation of the organization was laid. It sheds light on the platforms championed by specific delegates who stood at the forefront of the Council. The article also includes numerous photographs, capturing the delegates and some of the activities […]

Akwesasne Notes Vol. 7, No. 5

This article reports on the first meeting of the World Council of Indigenous Peoples in Port Alberni which took place in 1974. It includes information about the diverse Indigenous delegates, and a vivid photograph of three participants from Guatemala. Citation: Akwesasne Notes (1975). The first International Conference of Indigenous Peoples meet at Tseshaht B.C. Mohawk […]