[Wamvan] for your information

[jana g]

Today, September 13th marks the 6th anniversary of the UN ratifying
the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples ... and Nov. 12th,
2013 marks 3 yrs since this country (cnd) adopted it.

Please distribute info below widely to get the word out about the continued
Missing and Murdered First Nations Women across this country and how this
IS a human rights issue affecting everyone.

Info below is from the link -
http://www.afn.ca/index.php/en/news-media/events/visit-of-un-special-rapporteur-to-canada-october-2013
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** ** Visit of UN Special Rapporteur to Canada - October 2013 *


The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples,
Professor James Anaya, will carry out an official visit to Canada from 12
to 20 October 2013. *The aim of the Special Rapporteur's visit to Canada is
to examine the human rights situation of the indigenous peoples of the
country. During the visit, the Special Rapporteur will hold meetings and
consultations with government officials, as well as with indigenous nations
and their representatives in various locations.*

The Special Rapporteur is currently developing his agenda to visit
locations throughout Canada. Further information and updates about the
agenda of the Special Rapporteur, including opportunities to participate in
consultations, will be made public on the website of the Special Rapporteur
as it becomes available: www.unsr.jamesanaya.org. Please check that website
periodically for updates.

*The Special Rapporteur invites indigenous peoples and organizations, and
other interested parties, to send information relevant to the visit to
Canada or any other aspect of the mandate to: indigenous at ohchr.org. *Please
be aware that, due to the large volume of invitations and information
submitted, the Special Rapporteur may not be able to respond individually
to each request.

The findings from the Special Rapporteur's visit will be reflected in a
preliminary report that will be submitted to Canada for its comments and
consideration. A final version of the report will be circulated publicly
and presented to the United Nations Human Rights Council. The report will
include recommendations to Canada, indigenous governing bodies and,
possibly, other interested parties on how to address issues of ongoing
concern to indigenous peoples.

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thx WAMmers for all your continued efforts in equalizing the media
and bringing women's issues and concerns to the forefront!

in Unity,   janajuniper
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