Congress of Nations and States

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Did you know June is the ?

This month we recognize the achievements of the LGBTQ+ community and their struggle against discrimination!

It's official: The Pipeline Project has been terminated!

Fossil fuel extraction projects like KXL endanger ' health, lands and waters.

Let's keep fighting for sustainable solutions! 💪

‘Keystone XL is dead!’ Dallas Goldtooth wrote on Twitter: “We took on a multi-billion dollar corporation and we won!!”

🔊 : Commander of the Bosnian Serb Army , “Butcher of Bosnia”, is sentenced to life imprisonment for of and , crimes against humanity and war crimes - Europe's worst atrocities since the end of WWII!

"To truly heal these wounds, we must first acknowledge the truth. And not only about residential schools, but about so many injustices, both past and present, that face.'' - Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau

Ottawa promises 'transformative change' to address violence directed at Indigenous women and girls | CBC News Two years after the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) released its landmark report, the federal government today presented its response — promising a series of "transformative changes" to tackle the persistent inequities Indigenous people face when deali...

The issue of poses a challenge for the people of - and a major opportunity!

Find out more about Saudi Arabia’s “Green” initiatives and its path to food security 👇

How Saudi Arabia is charting a path to food security RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is a waterless and barren land, covered by vast deserts and rugged mountains and therefore unsuited to anything but growing dates. Right? Actually, wrong. The Saudi environment is dry, no doubt. But surprisingly, the Kingdom is an agricultural powerhouse, on the path to achievin...

''The shock being expressed about the discovery of the remains of at the site of a former residential school in British Columbia could be a force to bring long-awaited change.'' - Residential School survivor Garry Gottfriedson

📢 Today the Elders called on the international community to intensify pressure on the military leadership in to prevent the country descending into endemic violence and state failure.

Myanmar risks state failure without significant increase in international pressure, The Elders warn The Elders call on the international community to intensify pressure on the military leadership in Myanmar to prevent the country descending into endemic violence and state failure.

and called on to respect the human rights of the people (and other Muslim minorities) and to grant the UN and other independent observers unfettered access to the region.

Australia and New Zealand unite over China human rights issues Australia and New Zealand on Monday expressed grave concerns over developments in Hong Kong and the human rights situation in the Xinjiang region of China, as the two nations sought to get in lockstep over their biggest trading partner.

📣 The CNS conducted an inaugural session of Commission Chairs and Specialists!

Interested in participating in the Commissions process? Register ➡️ https://cutt.ly/2l53HuF

Congress of Nations and States Conducts Inaugural Inter-Commission Session - Congress of Nations and States OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON, May 28 – Following three months of developing new international legislation, the six CNS Commissions – Economic, Environmental, Culture and Society, Political, Security and Justice – organized the first inter-commission session with the aim of discussing the organization.....

''We wish to form a strong and sustainable relationship, based on priorities that matter to both and ." - Emmanuel Macron

Rwanda: Macron admits French responsibility in genocide | DW | 27.05.2021 France had for "too long" valued "silence over the examination of the truth" when it came to its complicity in the 1994 massacre that killed around 800,000 people, President Emmanuel Macron says.

...and it continues...🧩🧩

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Currently moving through the parliamentary committee process, Bill C-15 says “the Gov. of (...) must prepare and implement an action plan to achieve the objectives of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of .”

C-15: What you need to know about law that could redefine Indigenous-government relations in Canada Currently moving through the parliamentary committee process, Bill C-15 purports to harmonize Canadian law with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), which the global body adopted in 2007.

''It's vital to have more Indigenous perspectives and faces behind the pharmacy counter and at the front of the university lecture halls,'' said First Nations pharmacy professor Jaris Swidrovich.

CNS Secretary General Rudolph Ryser commented, ''both indigenous nations and states benefit from encouraging intercultural understanding to defeat bigotry.''

Canada's only First Nations pharmacy professor leaving University of Saskatchewan over racism concerns | CBC News Canada's only First Nations pharmacy professor is leaving the University of Saskatchewan, the latest in a string of resignations by Indigenous faculty.

Congratulations to children’s advocate Dame Cindy Kiro - the first woman who has been announced as the next governor-general of ! 👏

Indigenous woman named New Zealand's next governor-general WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Children's advocate Cindy Kiro said Monday she hopes to inspire Maori girls after becoming the first Indigenous woman appointed to the role of governor-general. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced she had picked Kiro for the largely ceremonial role as Queen Eliza...

📣 Lithuanian Seimas declares the Chinese state's persecution of Uyghurs constitutes genocide and crimes against humanity.

Lithuanian parliament latest to term China's treatment of Uyghurs 'genocide' Vilnius [Lithuania], May 21 (ANI): The parliament in Lithuania on Thursday became the latest to describe China's treatment of its Uyghur minority as "genocide", voting to call for a UN probe of the internment camps in the country's northwest region of Xinjiang.

's signing of the Self-Government Framework Agreement is a key aspect of the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of . 👏✔️

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Self-Government Framework Agreement signed by Canada, the Northwest Territory Métis Nation, and the Government of the Northwest Territories to guide negotiations /CNW/ - The Government of Canada, the Northwest Territory Métis Nation and the Government of the Northwest Territories have signed a framework agreement that...

We are honored to have the Spokesperson of the Free Campaign serve as our Security Commissioner!

Find out more about Mr. Raki Ap and why protecting ' rights is pivotal 👉 https://bit.ly/33EN6P5

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Spokesperson of the Free West Papua Campaign Joins the CNS Security Commission - Congress of Nations and States Mr. Raki Ap, a spokesperson of the Free West Papua Campaign representing more than 1 million Indigenous West Papuans, has been appointed to the Security Commission of the Congress of Nations and States (CNS).

" has the absolute right to live in peace and security, but so do the Palestinians. We must recognize that Palestinian rights matter. ." - U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders

Pray for . 🙏 🇮🇱 🇵🇸

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The Australian Government is committing $500,000 over the next two years to improve heritage protection and boost decision making powers and involvement. 👏

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BUDGET 2021: What's in it for First Nations Australians? The Morrison government has unveiled its eighth budget, and it's splashing the cash to spur on the economy and cut unemployment. But what’s in the 2021 federal budget for mob?

Newsflash: the CNS has appointed a working group to establish an official CNS Charter! ✒️📜

Congratulations to Dr. Xoua Thao - a Hmong CNS Preparatory Body member, physician & attorney - on being elected the working group's Chairman!

Congress of Nations and States Forms Charter Working Group - Congress of Nations and States OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON, May 12 – The Congress of Nations and States (CNS) has appointed a working group, with Dr. Xoua Thao – a Hmong CNS Preparatory Body member, physician and attorney – as Chair-Elect, to ordain and establish an official CNS Charter. Proclaiming the CNS a permanent internationa...

''On behalf of the Government of , I would like to extend my appreciation to the Canada Caring Society and the AFN, as well as to all of the rights-holders and partners who are working hard to ensure equitable funding for children and families.'' - Mr. Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services Canada

Statement - A plan to ensure greater funding for First Nations children, families and communities /CNW/ - Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, issued the following statement today: "On April 19, 2021, the Government of Canada submitted a...

“I can confirm to the Council that based on our independent criminal investigations, UNITAD has established clear & convincing evidence that genocide was committed by ISIL against the as a religious group." - Karim Khan, Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations. Special Adviser & Head of UNITAD

ISIL/Da’esh Committed Genocide of Yazidi, War Crimes against Unarmed Cadets, Military Personnel in Iraq, Investigative Team Head Tells Security Council | Meetings Coverage and Press Releases Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da’esh) committed genocide against the Yazidi and war crimes against unarmed cadets and military personnel at Tikrit Air Academy, the head of the United Nations team investigating these atrocity crimes told the Security Council today.

''There are ways we can support now. One of those ways is to talk about it. Speak out about how you’re feeling. Name your emotions. Reach out to friends, family, Elders and mental health professionals.” - Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller

Minister promotes Indigenous mental health Six out of 10 Indigenous people in Canada report that their mental health has worsened since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to government statistics. The largest contributors to their troubles have been physical distancing, not being able to spend time with loved ones and not bein

An open letter to investors to redirect their money away from the murderous regime directly to the ethnic nations serving their peoples 👉 https://bit.ly/3ewgxte

The People of can wait no longer❗

Open letter to Investors and Shareholders re: Burma - Congress of Nations and States Dear Shareholders of for-profit institutions, are you aware that Myanmar (Burma) is being burned to the ground by the Tatmadaw (Burmese military)?

📣 Tomorrow, the CNS will offer to host a Summit!

Summit objectives:
👉 Dismantle the Tatmadaw ( /Burmese military);
👉 Protect the Burmese peoples and their right to self-determination.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3xUHiyU

Congress of Nations and States Offers to Host Burma Summit - Congress of Nations and States Tomorrow, the Congress of Nations and States (CNS) will offer to host a dialogue between Burma’s leaders of ethnic nations to establish agreements on collective actions to dismantle the Tatmadaw (Myanmar/Burmese Military) and prevent further crimes being committed against the peoples of Burma.

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Today is National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, or .

May this day inspire reconciliation and safety for Indigenous women!🙏

“Sincere apologies to the people for the terrible abuses committed by individuals and national & foreign authorities in the conquest, during 3 centuries of colonial domination and 2 centuries of an independent .” - Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador

👉 https://bit.ly/3eiYdDs

''It is essential that any dialogue with the Brazilian government is conditional on guaranteeing the preservation of life and of the planet and restoring policies." -
Sonia Bone Guajajara, Executive Coordinator of APIB (the Association of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil)

Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/3vDRKJo

🔊 Provisional Government formed a cabinet and departments independent from Indonesia!

“On the 58th anniversary of the illegal Indonesian invasion of our country, we take another step towards reclaiming our homeland.'' -
Benny Wenda

West Papuan Provisional Government Forms Cabinet and Departments Independent from Indonesia - Congress of Nations and States OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON, May 1 - Today, on the 58th anniversary of Indonesia’s colonization of West Papua, the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) Provisional Government has announced the formation of a full cabinet commanding 12 departments and committed to human rights, the natural env...

The issues that may enter into Commission consideration are the principles of:

✔️ self-determination, colonization and recolonization;
✔️ free, prior and informed consent;
✔️ equality and comity!

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Congress of Nations and States' Six Commissions Hold First Session - Congress of Nations and States OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON, March 10 – Having been authorized and approved by the CNS Preparatory Body, the six CNS Specialized Commissions held their first mandate sessions last week. Each Commission carried out its mandate in its area of subject specialization – Economic, Environmental, Culture and S...

Congratulations to CNS Secretary General, Dr. Rudolph Rÿser, who engaged in a social support program for the Wolof and other peoples in Gambia!

The focus was on keeping the environment clean, providing proper garbage disposal, and providing monetary and food donations.

Dr. Bernard Perley, CIS Director, has been appointed to the CNS Security Commission! 👏

''We are living in a time where divisive politics stand in the way of ,'' said Dr. Perley.

Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/3xkMaNM

Director of CIS Appointed to the CNS Security Commission - Congress of Nations and States OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON, April 1 – Harvard Doctor of Anthropology and Director of the Institute for Critical Indigenous Studies (CIS), Dr. Bernard Perley, has been appointed to the Security Commission of the Congress of Nations and States (CNS). Dr. Perley is helping guide the University of British Co...

On , let us all commit to and shift to a cleaner, greener, more sustainable path that benefits both people and the planet!