International Indian Treaty Council

The International Indian Treaty Council (IITC) is an organization of Indigenous Peoples from North, Central, South America, the Caribbean and the Pacific working for the Sovereignty and Self Determination of Indigenous Peoples and the recognition and protection of Indigenous Rights, Treaties, Traditional Cultures and Sacred Lands. IITC serves as a voice and advocate for the human rights of Indigenous Peoples, communities and tribes locally, nationally and internationally.  One of IITC’s guiding principles affirms that “Indigenous Peoples speak for themselves before the world community” as an integral aspect of self-determination.   IITC builds and facilitates the direct participation of Indigenous Peoples in local, regional, national and international events and gatherings addressing their rights and survival, and through information dissemination, networking and coalition building, advocacy, training and technical assistance.  IITC’s core programs include Defending Human Rights, Food Sovereignty, Environmental Health and Sustainability, and Treaty Rights.

http://www.iitc.org