“The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is an occasion to celebrate the distinct cultures and contributions of the estimated 476 million Indigenous Peoples living across 90 countries, including Canada. “As a member of the Indigenous Peoples Economic and Trade Cooperation Arrangement, Canada is working with international partners to identify and remove barriers to the participation of Indigenous Peoples in trade. “The spirit of ‘nothing about us without us’ is at the heart of Canada’s renewed relationship with Indigenous Peoples. Canada is committed to continuing to learn from Indigenous Peoples to inform our approach to sustainable development domestically and internationally. “Canada is committed to renewing its relationships with Indigenous Peoples based on the recognition of the right to self-determination and the rights and principles outlined in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
