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Recognizing the important roles that Indigenous Peoples have always held in protecting and stewarding nature, IMPAC5 embraces the need to heed Indigenous perspectives, voices and knowledge from around the world;learn from the diverse cultural practices, knowledge and ways of knowing; and respect rights. As active members of the IMPAC5 planning committee, the Host First Nations and other Indigenous organizations play a key role in shaping the design, delivery and outcomes of the Congress.

Priority areas of discussion

  • Respecting the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP) and reconciliation in ocean governance
  • Recognizing Indigenous People’s leadership in ocean conservation
  • Showcasing Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas
  • Incorporating Indigenous ways of knowing
  • Enhancing regional, national and international networking
  • Strengthening capacity of Indigenous communities
  • Understanding connections between art, culture and ocean

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