Representation—The Indigenous Caucus

Abstract

The construction and negotiation of indigenous strategies takes place in formal and informal settings but the key place for discussions between indigenous peoples is the Indigenous Caucus. Although informal and with no written rules, the Indigenous Caucus is where a consensus that everyone abides by is reached. The Indigenous Caucus is the most notable innovative construct of indigenous peoples in the United Nations and the procedures and traditions developed in that forum epitomize indigenousness as this has been negotiated, constructed and developed within the international framework of the United Nations.