Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC)
To be clear, Oxfam America means well, as do the scores of other NGOs that advocate for Indigenous Peoples. Working together with them, Indigenous groups have accomplished a great deal. But FPIC does not apply only to corporate operations – it must begin with the inclusion of Indigenous stakeholders in the reporting and standard-setting efforts that advocate for Indigenous rights and inform the behavior of entire industries. It is crucial that Indigenous perspectives be represented in every conversation, including those among Indigenous advocates, that may have an impact on Indigenous issues.








