2 nd Indigenous Peoples Summit of the Americas

1. 2nd Indigenous Peoples Summit of the Americas Buenos Aires, Argentina October 27-29, 2005

2. Background • Primary Partners • Assembly of First Nations (AFN) • Organizacion de Naciones y Pueblos Indigenas en Argentina (ONPIA) Second Indigenous Peoples Summit of the Americas

3. Summit The Indigenous Summit will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, October 27-29, 2005, to precede and inform the Fourth Summit of the Americas, the forum of the Organization of American States (OAS). Second Indigenous Peoples Summit of the Americas

4. Purpose • To provide an international forum for deliberation and articulation of Indigenous perspectives on a range of topics related to the work of the OAS • Capacity Development for ONPIA Second Indigenous Peoples Summit of the Americas

5. Notional Theme The Relationship of Indigenous Peoples to Lands and Resources in the Americas Second Indigenous Peoples Summit of the Americas

6. Rationale • 2001 Summit Precedent • Special relationship with Indigenous Peoples in the Hemisphere Second Indigenous Peoples Summit of the Americas

7. Components • Main Forum for Deliberations • Indigenous Exposition • Best Practices • Business Summit • Cultural Showcase Second Indigenous Peoples Summit of the Americas

8. Components • In order to ensure full and effective participation of Indigenous Women and Youth: • Youth Symposium – October 25 • Women’s Symposium – October 26 Second Indigenous Peoples Summit of the Americas

9. Expected Results • Constructive and productive liaison between the OAS and Indigenous Peoples • Indigenous plan of action • Focus on overcoming challenges and obstacles to address poverty • Showcasing best practices • Celebrating vibrant traditional and contemporary Indigenous cultures Second Indigenous Peoples Summit of the Americas

10. Management Structure • General Event Planning Committee • Technical and Logistical Teams • Agenda and Deliberations • Communications • Finance and Logistics • Exposition Second Indigenous Peoples Summit of the Americas

11. Timeline • May – September • Regional Indigenous Preparatory Meetings • June 30-July 1 - Central America and the Caribbean, Antigua, Guatemala • August 1-2 – South America, Santa Cruz, Bolivia • September 1-2 – North America, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada • Meetings of the General Event Planning Committee • August 3-4 – Santa Cruz, Bolivia • August 31 – Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Second Indigenous Peoples Summit of the Americas

12. Timeline • May – September (cont.) • Agenda Development / Finalization • Selection of Delegates • Publication of Papers / Consolidated Research • Ongoing search for resources Second Indigenous Peoples Summit of the Americas

13. Timeline • October • Final Preparations • Youth Symposium (October 25) • Women’s Symposium (October 26) • Indigenous Peoples Summit (October 27-29) Second Indigenous Peoples Summit of the Americas

14. Contact Information For More Information: Victor Capitan, ONPIA Email: auquili@rnonline.com.ar Phone: 54-11-4381-6039 Darrel McLeod, AFN Email: dmcleod@afn.ca Phone 1-613-241-6789, ext 353 Second Indigenous Peoples Summit of the Americas