The Foley Institute, in collaboration with Eastern Washington University presents a public lecture by Professor James Anaya of the University of Arizona, distinguished author on the international human rights of indigenous people, and former Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples from 2008-2014.
The lecture will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12, in the Phase 1 auditorium (room 122) on the Spokane Riverpoint campus.
Anaya’s lecture, “The Rights of Indigenous Peoples in the Contemporary World: The Powers of Ideas and the Challenges of Implementation,” will focus on the international rights of indigenous peoples, and the recognition they have gained from the UN Declaration. He will also discuss how the recognition of these rights has not resulted in the widespread implementation of such reforms.
Before becoming a full time law professor Anaya practiced law in New Mexico, representing the rights of Native Americans and other minorities. He was recognized by Barrister magazine, a publication for the American Bar Association, where he was named one of “20 young lawyers who make a difference.” Anaya has lectured at distinguished institutions across the nation about the rights of indigenous peoples.
More information at foley.wsu.edu.
