CA AJR42

California Legislature endorses the principles of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples adopted by the UN General Assembly on September 13, 2007

Recognizes the need for increased awareness, sensitivity, and respect for Native American and indigenous peoples' sovereignty, sacred sites, traditions, and cultural heritage

Calls for state authorities to consider the UN Declaration's principles in decision-making that affects indigenous peoples within California, despite the declaration's non-binding nature

Resolution explicitly does not create any enforceable legal rights or benefits against the State of California or its agencies

Directs transmission of the resolution to federal officials including the President, Congress members, State Department, and UN human rights entities