5 Dialogue on Indigenous Peoples in Latin America, Challenges and Complexities
The Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism and Indigenous Law Association / Association du Droit Autochtone (ILADA) are pleased to invite you to a new session of the Dialogues on Indigenous Peoples’ territories: stories of resilience. â¶ÄŻÂ
With Dario MejĂa Montalvo, Chair, UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. Hosted by Luisa Castaneda-Quintana, Doctoral Candidate, 91ÉçÇř â¶ÄŻÂ   â¶ÄŻÂ
Description
The Dialogues on Indigenous Peoples’ territories: stories of resilience is an initiative to start conversations on Indigenous Peoples, their realities, endeavours, and positive contributions on issues of global concern. The objective is to involve students, scholars, the faculty, civil society, and the larger public in meaningful discussions to foster theoretical and practical engagement to advance Indigenous Peoples’ rights.  
The guest will delve into the challenges and complexities faced by Indigenous Peoples in Latin America, discussing about Indigenous Peoples’ activism, participation, rights, criminalization and climate change.Â
About the speaker Â
Mr. Mejia Montalvo belongs to the Indigenous ZenĂş People of San Andres Sotavento. He is a Political Scientist from the National University of Colombia, with a Master’s degree in Management of Development conferred by University of the Autonomous Regions of the Nicaraguan Caribbean Coast (URACCAN). He is a lecturer and consultant for different organizations and institutions. He is also a member of the National Commission for Labor and Coordination of Education of the Indigenous Peoples of Colombia – CONTCEPI.Â
Mr. Mejia Montalvo is the leader of the National Indigenous Organization of Colombia (ONIC). From 2008 to 2012, Mr. Mejia served as ONIC Counselor of Education. Additionally, he is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Fund for the Development of Indigenous Peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Technical Secretary of the Permanent Dialogue Mechanisms between the National Government and the Indigenous Peoples of Colombia. In 2014, Mr. Mejia Montalvo coordinated the conclusion of the 1953 Decree, the Indigenous component of the National Development Plan. Additionally, he supported the “Fast Track” procedure within the framework of the Final Peace Accord.Â
For more information: luisa.castanedaquintana [at] mail.mcgill.ca â¶ÄŻÂ
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