Demystifying Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC)

Reclaiming the narrative

A guide to responding to objections on FPIC

To address the misconceptions that are hindering the integration of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples into Quebec’s and Canada’s legal frameworks, we have developed an informational document on Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC).

This tool is intended for First Nations representatives, Indigenous organizations, and anyone seeking to better understand and advocate for FPIC in political, legal, or community discussions. It was designed to provide you with the tools you need to confidently address the most common objections.

Presented in a question-and-answer format, the document breaks down the main arguments raised against FPIC and provides clear reference points to set the record straight and ground the debate in a common and rigorous framework.

Ask us for our tool, and reclaim the narrative and present a well-founded, coherent argument rooted in your rights.