CONSEJO INTERNACIONAL DE TRATADOS INDIOS

1.  this was the first open discussion with her Office regarding steps to be taken in order for the PF to make a significant difference
2.  OHCHR had been designated by the UN Secr. G'ral as the lead agency to start or “steward” the PF process, but it will involve other agencies as well
3. on Tuesday, February 6th, 2001 she will participate in an inter-agency meeting, where she will report on the views expressed at today's meeting
4. would like to hear how we'd advise the OHCHR as the lead agency
5. she recognizes that all UN agencies must be galvanized for the success of the PF
6.  the Senior Policy body of the OHCHR drafted a short paper on how they see the PF operating, but want other agencies' views first so that,
       a)each agency feels “ownership” of PF
       b)there are adequate resources
7. they are considering establishment of a team of specialists from each agency to get agency commitments
8.  they are concerned about the best way to involve IPs in a representative way
   
   HCHR responded that she didn't feel it appropriate for the consultations on PF member selection to be finished by May.  She also responded that:
9. The OHCHR can prepare a working document after the inter-agency meeting
10. She will meet with ECOSOC President some time after the inter-agency meeting
11. She encourages sustained consultation and linkages to other conferences/activities throughout the year (e.g., within WCAR processes, etc.) so that member names can be submitted possibly in late 2001
12. She wants strong input and active engagement from various agencies, since PF will have a holistic role, reconciling diverse issues; she will also urge that agencies support the funding of the PF Secretariat
13. Larger support organizations (WHO, etc.) are in Geneva, although DPI has offices in both cities
14. The PF should somehow become part of UNDAF (UN Development Assistance Framework) in order to "mainstream" IP issues
15. There have been good contacts established with the World Bank in Geneva
16. OHCHR must be astute in how it takes the lead agency role in galvanizing other agencies; it's relevant that Human Rights is a "mainstreaming" issue
17. She is aware of the importance of collective rights, esp. in context of Right to Development (as an individual AND a collective right)
18. Julian Burger will hold a meeting for IPS to speak with Transnational Corporation reps in September or October 2001 in Geneva
19. The states have not yet designated their PF members; no letters have even gone out, and she would urge them to take more time

A. Wiggins noted that:

1. the current meeting should not be portrayed as a broadly representative meeting with IP leaders
2. we don't have enough information and time for grassroots consultations
3. governments need to consult with Indigenous leaders, and there needs to be a fair and open selection process
4. there were concerns about the issuance of visas to the US

TG Frincher further noted that:

1. There will be a PF Meeting for IPs beginning February 19th, in NY; she formally requested an appointment with the OHCHR during that time
2. The PF should be considered for eventual observer status at the UN*
3. The PF Secretariat should be independent and permanent, but need more information with respect to its best location
4. We unequivocally support the continuance of the WGIP

Tony Black Feather noted that Treaty violations, illegal land occupation and history are important to remember

* This was suggested by Marie Samuel during the pre-meeting