Presentations included an overview of the legislation affecting indigenous rights, including issues related to identity and language recognition, land and resources, administration of justice, cultural heritage, etc; the role of indigenous participation in the legislative process at the national and provincial levels; the effectiveness of legislative mechanisms and procedures that facilitate the consideration of indigenous issues in parliaments, government and society at large; the involvement of indigenous people in the implementation of legislation; the need to adjust public administration to legislative changes and ensure a regular review of the impact of legislation affecting indigenous peoples; and finally the existing remedies to address failures in implementing legislation, including the role of courts and legislatures.
Presentations included an overview of the legislation affecting indigenous rights, including issues related to identity and language recognition, land and resources, administration of justice, cultural heritage, etc; the role of indigenous participation in the legislative process at the national and provincial levels; the effectiveness of legislative mechanisms and procedures that facilitate the consideration of indigenous issues in parliaments, government and society at large; the involvement of indigenous people in the implementation of legislation; the need to adjust public administration to legislative changes and ensure a regular review of the impact of legislation affecting indigenous peoples; and finally the existing remedies to address failures in implementing legislation, including the role of courts and legislatures.