Defender el Principio 3 del FSC: Fortalecimiento de la membresía, representación y voz de los Pueblos Indígenas en el FSC
Esta sesión explora cómo FSC puede respaldar mejor el principio 3: “La Organización identificará y defenderá los derechos legales y consuetudinarios de los pueblos indígenas a la propiedad, uso y gestión de las tierras, territorios y recursos afectados por las actividades de manejo”.Organizada en conjunto por la Fundación Indígena FSC y la cámara social del sur de FSC, la sesión se centra en el fortalecimiento de la presencia de los pueblos indígenas –especialmente de las mujeres y los jóvenes– en las estructuras de FSC a través de la participación activa y el liderazgo.
Los participantes examinarán las barreras culturales, lingüísticas y sistémicas a la participación, y propondrán modelos de gobernanza integradores y protocolos de participación culturalmente apropiados. Líderes indígenas de diferentes regiones compartirán experiencias y estudios de casos, destacando el papel esencial de las voces indígenas en la configuración de los estándares y las decisiones de FSC.
La sesión pretende fomentar la equidad, aumentar la participación indígena y promover un impacto duradero en la gobernanza de FSC. Herramientas interactivas y una sesión de preguntas y respuestas invitarán al público a contribuir a la elaboración de estrategias colectivas para unos procesos FSC más inclusivos y representativos
Alina Liviet S Liviet Santiago, FSC PIPC
Ms. Alina Santiago is a Zapotec leader from Oaxaca, Mexico, dedicated to defending Indigenous rights and sustainable practices. She serves as Chair of the FSC Permanent Indigenous Peoples Committee and is an individual member of FSC’s Southern Social Chamber. With over 20 years of experience, Alina has worked alongside Indigenous communities on forest certification, governance, and sustainable livelihoods, promoting Indigenous-led solutions to environmental and social challenges through her advocacy, project development, training, and collaboration with national and international organizations.
David Flood, FSC PIPC
David Flood (Zonzei Maiingun) is from Matachewan First Nation, an Ojibway community in northeast Ontario. He is Co-Chair of the FSC Permanent Indigenous Peoples Committee. With over 30 years’ experience in forestry, land management, advocacy, and business development, he serves as General Manager of Wahkohtowin Development, advancing Indigenous-led forest and land stewardship. David is passionate about cultural revival and youth-elder relationships. He holds a B.Sc. in Forest Management and is a Registered Professional Forester in Ontario.
Praful Lakra, FSC PIPC
Praful Lakra, of the Kurukh (Oraon) People in India, is Co-Chair of the FSC Permanent Indigenous Peoples Committee and its Representative for Asia. With over 14 years’ experience in social work, he advocates for marginalized tribal communities, focusing on rights to forests, food, and gender equality. Praful has led programs on community empowerment, sustainable livelihoods, and human rights, and has represented Indigenous Peoples internationally, advancing their rights and sustainable development through effective leadership and advocacy.
Niila Inga, FSC PIPC
Niila Inga is a reindeer herder from Laevas in Swedish Sápmi and a dedicated advocate for Indigenous rights. As the PIPC representative for Europe and a council member of the FSC Indigenous Foundation, he works to protect Sámi livelihoods against extractive industries. With decades of experience in reindeer husbandry and community leadership, Niila champions Indigenous rights and cultural preservation, ensuring Sámi voices are heard and traditions safeguarded for future generations.
Tolita David Angeles, FSC PIPC
Tolita Davis-Angeles is a Cobble Cobble woman from the Barunggam Nation in Queensland, Australia. She is Chair of the FSC Indigenous Working Group and serves as the alternate representative for the Oceania region on FSC’s Permanent Indigenous Peoples Committee. With over 15 years’ experience in consultancy and education, Tolita develops First Nations engagement frameworks, cultural workshops, and education resources. Her work advances Indigenous rights, embeds First Nations perspectives in forestry and education, and protects cultural values.
Event Details
- Date: Sunday, 26 October
- Time: 14:30 - 16:00 (EST - Panama) / 20:30 - 22:00 (CET) / 03:30 - 05:00 (WITA)