The Friends
of the Indigenous Elders shall provide technical assistance and
support to the Indigenous Elders who intend to promote the
Human Rights and Self-Determination of Indigenous Peoples,
the environmental care and protection of ecosystems, the
preservation and utilization of Indigenous Scientific
Knowledge.
The Friends of the
Indigenous Elders shall provide support for the gathering,
recording and dissemination of the work and traditional
teachings of Indigenous Elders; the preservation,
protection and perpetuation of the Traditional Beliefs,
Values and Principles of the Spiritual Knowledge, cultures,
languages, wisdom and teachings of Indigenous Peoples; and
the support of other indigenous social, economic, health,
educational and charitable activities.
