R4 A4: Indigenous rights are human rights!

Indigenous knowledge is critical in solving the climate crisis. That’s why it’s
a bit ironic that the livelihoods of indigenous peoples have been under pressure
for centuries, and still are under pressure today.

There is only one indigenous people officially recognized in the European Union
- The Sami people - that traditionally resides in the Sapmi area in the north of
Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia. Even though this is the only indigenous
people residing in Europe, there are many indigenous peoples being affected by
our continent; the actions of the EU and European countries in the global market
have a huge impact on the lives of indigenous peoples across the globe.

Therefore, a;

Europe that is in line with indeginous rights across the globe should ensure
that

• All trade agreements by the EU and by European countries must respect the
  indigenus rights of the counterpart

• All foreign investments in industries by European countries and the EU
  must respect the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

• Indigenous peoples are an important group for funding in international
  development policies and should be promoted

• Non-Self-Governing Territories' right to Independence referendums
  worldwide should be supported

Europe is to ensure the rights of its indigenous populations by

• Ensuring that the EU and its member states ratify the UN Declaration on
  the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

• Prohibiting contruction in nature if the indigenous people see that it
  affects their livelihood negatively

• Supporting the dissemination of indigenous knowledge, culture and history
  in Europe and areas that are colonized by Europe

• Funding projects by the state or civil society organisations that increase the knowledge of- and usage of indigenous
  languages. This includes the teaching of indigenous languages as part of school curricula in regions with indigenous communities

• Allowing The Sami People to freely migrate within the Sapmi area,
  regardless of the official country borders

• Supporting the Nordic Sami-council and encouraging all countries with
  indigenous land to create an indigenous council

• Increasing funding for research on indigenous language, culture and
  history

• Depositing EU grants earmarked to strengthen national and ethnic
  minorities directly to minority organizations instead of through the
  Member States