UNPFII

The Delegate of Bolivia began their Opening speech by arguing that boarding schools that mixed Native Americans with others was a highly problematic move and that it led to, expectedly, disappointing results. To aid in avoiding the conflict that had been caused by the creation of these boarding schools, the Delegate of Chile suggested further education regarding indigenous people and their culture and traditions would avoid conflict and problems facing oppression. Later on during the day however, the Delegate of Colombia was questioned by the Delegate of Mongolia regarding the importance of Indigenous population on the economy, as Colombia was confident that they had no impact on the economy of a country. The Delegate of Costa Rica stated that the indigenous have a much more negative influence on the state of an economy. In response to the Delegates' differing opinions, both Chairs proposed an unmoderated caucus on whether Indigenous people affect the economy or not.

United Nations Permanent Forum On Indigenous Issues

During this caucus, the Delegate of Guyana stated that they had no impact on the economy, and that while there was a significant amount of money used, and effort taken- the Indigenous had little impact on an economy. To brighten up the mood after heated discussions, the Chairs decided to open the Gossip Box. The Chairs celebrated their love and companionship through a Diplomatic Marriage, and our Head of Marketing Safia was serenaded by the Council of UNPFII, who celebrated her birthday on Friday!

On a more serious note, on Saturday the Council held an unmoderated caucus on whether residential schools for Native American Children should still exist. Three delegates argued for the statement, while three others argued against it Delegates that agreed argued that human rights were necessary, and the existence of boarding schools doesn’t allow for the prospect for human rights.