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Our Mission
Our mission is to fight for the rights of indigenous and tribal peoples. We accomplish this mission by:
- promoting full recognition of the rights and territories of indigenous and tribal peoples
- promoting the development of indigenous and tribal peoples and their participation in decision and policy making
- establishing effective networks between indigenous and tribal peoples at regional, state, and international levels
- exchanging information and experiences to empower members to advocate for the rights of indigenous and tribal peoples, enabling them to have a positive impact
- to provide articles, videos, resources, news, and information concerning indigenous and tribal peoples
- promoting worldwide solidarity between indigenous and tribal peoples
The IPIR Editor
IPIR has an editor based in Boulder, Colorado who gathers and distributes information, organizes the paperwork, facilitates contact between indigenous and other organizations, participates in and reports on relevant meetings, solicits book reviews, articles, and reports, analyses important international processes, and maintains the logistical activities of IPIR.
Enlarging the Network
Any organization or individual can become a member of IPIR. Currently, IPIR has over 1,000 members, including individuals, local organizations, national bodies, and regional organizations that themselves represent a large number of peoples and communities. However, IPIR is always interested in making contact with other interested organizations, particularly indigenous and human rights oriented NGOs and agencies, campaign centres, research and publication centres, and governmental, regional, and international bodies. The more IPIR interacts with different organizations around the world, the greater will be the impact of its members on local, regional, state, and international and inter-governmental decision-making.
Contact Us
Please contact the Editor, whether to become a member, to gain information about our activities, to involve IPIR in your campaigning work, to be put on the mailing list, or to share your story with us:
IPIR
PO Box 4445
Boulder, CO 80306
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Last Updated on Monday, 08 March 2010 14:41 |
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About Us
On This Day in Indigenous History
Wednesday, 01 September 1858
The Battle of Four Lakes
On This Day: In 1858 over 500 Coeur d'Alene people fought Colonel George H. Wright and 600 soldiers at the Battle of Four Lakes near present-day Spokane, Washington. Wright attacked and drove off the Indians inflicting heavy losses while reportedly not losing a single soldier due to the long range (500+ yards) of the new Springfield Model 1855 Rifle-Musket vs. the short range (50-100 yards) of the Indian's smoothbores. Over 60 Coeur d'Alene warriors lost their life protecting their people and land.
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