RECOGNIZING the valuable support provided by the member states, observer states, and the organs, agencies, and entities of the Organization of American States for the process in the Working Group to Prepare the Draft American Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples; RECOGNIZING ALSO the important participation of indigenous peoples of the Americas in the process of preparing this Declaration; and TAKING INTO ACCOUNT the significant contribution that the indigenous peoples of the Americas have made to humanity, RESOLVES: To adopt the following Draft American Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples:1/2/ 1 The United States remains committed to addressing the urgent issues of concern to indigenous peoples across the Americas, including combating societal discrimination against indigenous peoples and… (Continues on page 47). 2 Canada reiterates its commitment to a renewed relationship with its indigenous peoples, based on recognition of rights, respect, cooperation and partnership. Canada is now fully engaged, (Continues on page 49).. ••• 2 •••