Free, Prior, Informed Consent
Free, Prior, Informed consent is a collective right for Indigenous peoples protected by international human rights standards and recognized in Article 32.2 of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). While UNDRIP provides a framework for the rights of Indigenous Peoples, the declaration itself is not legally binding. That may soon change in […]
IRSI Speaker Series: Debra Sparrow
Debra Sparrow was born and raised on the Musqueam Indian Reserve. She is self-taught in Salish design, weaving and jewellery-making. An acclaimed weaver, Debra has been deeply involved with the revival of the Musqueam weaving tradition for more than 30 years. Her artwork is exhibited nationally and internationally, including at the Museum of Anthropology […]
Meet the Team at IRSI!
Name: Lerato Chondoma Title: Associate Director Year I started working at UBC: 2013 15 words or less to describe what I do at IRSI: I work toward institutional transformation and hope. I am a convener, facilitator, bridge builder and knowledge broker. The best thing about my work/role at IRSI: Getting to be in community and […]