Substantively, the right of free, prior and informed consent is grounded in and is a function of indigenous peoples» inherent and prior rights to freely determine their political status, freely pursue their
economic, social and cultural development and freely dispose of their natural wealth and resources - a complex (series) of inextricably related and interdependent rights encapsulated in the right to self - determination, to their lands, territories and resources, where applicable, from their treaty - based
relationships, and their
legitimate authority to require that third parties enter into an equal and respectful
relationships with them based on the principle of informed consent.
The AE is able to create longer
relationships with the media so that they look to the association as a trusted source and a
legitimate voice in any housing or
economic development conversation.»