April 15. 2024
The Coalition of Large Tribes attended the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 23rd session. Our Chairman, Marvin Weatherwax, Jr. was able to speak on multiple issues along with Bay Mills Indian Community President Whitney Gravelle, and Judge Greg Bigler (Euchee).
Leadership held a joint meeting with officials from the State Department and the Department of the Interior working on border issues, implementation of the U.N. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People, and urging the United States’ support for intellectual property for indigenous peoples’ genetics, indigenous knowledge, and Traditional Medicines.
Associated Resolutions:
Resolution of COLT Support for Robust, Enforceable International Instrument Protective of Indigenous People and Medicines from the Upcoming WIPO Diplomatic Conference on Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge:
Associated Letters:
Letter from COLT to the Department of Interior and Department of Commerce on April 30th, 2024
Letter from COLT and NCAI to the Department of Commerce and the Department of the Interior on April 17, 2024.
