Model Intergovernmental Framework Agreement: Supplemental to the Joint Statement of Constitutional and Customary Indigenous Governments
Rudolph C. Rÿser, PhD
Volume 13, Number 1 (2025) 13 (1): 103-106
Keywords Indigenous Peoples, United Nations Declaration, Intergovernmental Relations, Government-to-Government Talks, World Conference on Indigenous Peoples, US Government Engagement, Informed Consent in Negotiations, Indigenous Women's Rights
Abstract
This article discusses an intergovernmental framework agreement between {State} and {Nation} governments related to the 2014 World Conference on Indigenous Peoples. The agreement highlights the importance of structured government-to-government dialogue and recognizes the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. It commits both parties to constructive engagement, outlining the scope of inherent and derived governmental powers, procedures for direct communication, and protections of basic rights. The article also addresses transitional arrangements and implementation protocols, emphasizing informed consent and the inclusion of Indigenous women’s rights in negotiations. This framework serves as a model for respectful and effective relations between Indigenous governments and the US government, aiming to strengthen sovereignty, self-determination, and cooperative governance consistent with international Indigenous rights standards.
Rudolph C. Rÿser, PhD
Published August 13, 2025
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