Video featuring Oren Lyons reflecting on Indigenous Peoples’ early engagement with the UN in Geneva and the meaning of international recognition.
A metafinding aid and guide for Indigenous peoples' archives and resources related to the UNPFII.
Find resources and archives related to Indigenous peoples and the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII). This metafinding aid provides access to a wide range of materials, including documents, statements, and reports from various Indigenous organizations and initiatives.
UNPFII 2019 Haudenosaunee Statement: Treaties, Protocol and Relevant Issues
Haudenosaunee statement at UNPFII 2019 focusing on treaties, diplomatic protocol, and key issues for Indigenous Peoples at the UN.
Treaties with Indigenous Peoples in Focus on International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples (Press release)
UN press release for the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples focusing on treaties, rights recognition, and UNDRIP implementation.
To Survive, We Must Transform Our Values
Oren Lyons argues that survival requires a shift in values toward responsibility, reciprocity, and long‑term stewardship grounded in Indigenous law.
Press Conference by Oren Lyons | UN Audiovisual Library
UN Audiovisual Library record for a UN Headquarters press conference featuring Oren Lyons and other Indigenous representatives.
Oren Lyons Presentation – International Seminar on the …
Seminar presentation by Oren Lyons on challenges facing Indigenous Nations and the human species, linking governance, ecology, and survival.
Oren Lyons on the Indigenous View of the World
Talk by Oren Lyons explaining an Indigenous worldview, responsibilities, and relational ethics rooted in Haudenosaunee teachings.
Oren Lyons | Honoring Nations / Indigenous Governance (Harvard Kennedy School)
Profile page for Oren Lyons on the Harvard Kennedy School Indigenous Governance site, summarizing roles, affiliations, and contributions.
Oren Lyons (biographical page)
Biographical and reference page on Oren Lyons, compiling background information and links for research and teaching use.
Oren Lyons Address at the UN General Assembly
Faithkeeper Oren Lyons addresses the UN General Assembly on the anniversary of UNDRIP, emphasizing Indigenous rights, treaties, and responsibilities.
Oren Lyons-1: Racism, Native American Human Rights and the UN
Lecture featuring Oren Lyons on racism, Indigenous human rights, and advocacy within UN forums and international law contexts.
Oren Lyon's PBS Interview
In‑depth PBS interview with Oren Lyons on Onondaga aspirations, Indigenous rights, and responsibilities to future generations and the Earth.
Keynote Speech: Keeping the Homefires Burning Gathering
Keynote by Chief Oren Lyons on Haudenosaunee values, continuity, and responsibilities for sustaining community, land, and future generations.
Chief Oren Lyons | Ecology, Economy and Ethics
Conference speech by Chief Oren Lyons connecting ecological crisis, economic systems, and ethical responsibility through Indigenous governance teachings.
Inspiration: We can't give up — Chief Oren Lyons' hope
Reflection post highlighting Chief Oren Lyons’ message of perseverance and hope, with excerpts and contextual framing for readers.
Faithkeeper Lyons delivers dire warning of mass extinction
News report on Faithkeeper Oren Lyons’ address warning of mass extinction, emphasizing Indigenous responsibilities and ecological urgency.
Oren Lyons: Faithkeeper, Turtle Clan (blog post)
Blog post compiling biographical notes and selected quotes on Oren Lyons as Faithkeeper, with links to talks and related resources.
Chief Oren Lyons – The Roots of American Democracy (Bioneers)
Bioneers conference talk by Chief Oren Lyons on Indigenous governance principles and how Haudenosaunee traditions shaped democratic ideas.
Oren Lyons Presents at U.N. 5/15/14
Onondaga Nation report on Faithkeeper Oren Lyons’ May 13, 2014 presentation to UNPFII, connecting Indigenous rights to UN themes.
Indigenous Peoples speak out at UN Permanent Forum
Article from Mines and Communities concerning Indigenous rights, extractivism, or related advocacy; see page for full citation details.
Conference Room Paper on the Doctrine of Discovery (UNPFII 11th Session)
UNPFII conference room paper addressing the Doctrine of Discovery as the special theme of the 11th session and its impacts on Indigenous Peoples.
U.N. declares tribes' rights
Onondaga Nation coverage of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples adoption and Oren Lyons’ decades-long advocacy at the UN.