The culture of indigenous peoples are part of mankind's cultural patrimony. The customs and usages of the indigenous peoples must be respected by the nation-states and recognized as a legitimate source of rights. All indigenous peoples have the right to determine the form, structure and jurisdiction of their own institutions. The institutions of indigenous peoples, like those of a nation-state, must conform to internationally recognized human rights, both individual and collective. Indigenous peoples, and their individual members, have the right to participate in the political life of the nation-state in which they are located.
Indigenous peoples have inalienable rights over their traditional lands and resources.
All lands and resources which have been usurped, or taken away without the free and knowledgeable consent of Indian peoples, shall be restored to them. All indigenous peoples have the right to freely use their natural wealth and resources in order to satisfy their needs, and, in agreement with principles 10 and 11 above. All indigenous peoples have the right to be educated in their own language and to establish their own education institutions. All treaties reached through agreement between indigenous peoples and representatives of the nation-states will have total validity before national and international law. Indigenous peoples have the right, by virtue of their traditions, to freely travel across international boundaries, to conduct traditional activities and maintain family links.