FOOTNOTES 1 -… individuals, increasing indigenous participation in na- tional political processes, addressing lack of infrastructure and poor living conditions in indigenous areas, combating violence against indigenous women and girls, promoting the repatriation of ancestral remains and ceremonial objects, and collaborating on issues of land rights and self-governance, among many other issues. The multitude of ongoing initiatives with respect to these topics provides avenues for addressing some of the consequences of past actions. The United States has, however, persistently objected to the text of this American Declaration, which is not itself legally binding, does not, therefore, create new law, and is not a statement of Organization of American States (OAS) member states’ obligations under treaty or customary international law. The United States reiterates its longstanding belief that implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (“UN Declaration”) should remain the focus of the OAS and its member states. OAS member states joined other UN Member States ••• 47 • • •