1. 2 nd Indigenous Peoples Summit of the Americas

2. Background Primary Partners Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Organizacion de Naciones y Pueblos Indigenas en Argentina (ONPIA)

3. Summit The Indigenous Summit will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina in October 2005, to precede and inform the Fourth Summit of the Americas, the forum of the Organization of American States (OAS). - 2 -

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 and the themes to be addressed during the Summit of the States. - 3 -

5. Notional Theme The Relationship of Indigenous Peoples to Lands and Resources in the Americas - 4 -

6. Rationale 2001 Summit Precedent Special relationship with Indigenous Peoples in the Hemisphere - 5 -

7. Components Main Forum for Deliberations Indigenous Exposition Best Practices Business Summit Cultural Showcase - 6 -

8. Components In order to ensure full and effective participation of Indigenous Women and Youth: Youth Symposium Women’s Symposium - 7 -

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 - 8 -

10. Management Structure Committee for Political Direction General Event Planning Committee Technical and Logistical Teams - 9 -

11. Timeline January/February Proposal Development – Government and Private Sector Development of Collaborative Relationships Communications Strategy - 10 -

12. Timeline March – April Literature Review Moderated Electronic Forum (IP) Call for Papers Research Validation Consolidation (on line forum & papers) - 11 -

13. Timeline May - August Regional Indigenous Preparatory Meetings (North/South ) Agenda Development/Finalization Selection of Delegates Publication of Papers/Consolidated Research - 12 -

14. Timeline September/October Final Preparations Youth Symposium Women’s Symposium Indigenous Peoples Summit - 13 - CP13886E