this draft article must stress the duty of States to respect the "spirit and intent" of the treaties which have been signed, or which will be signed in the future with indigenous peoples. 97. One indigenous observer proposed that this principle be reworded as follows: "The right to have claims pertaining to treaties between indigenous peoples and States heard before an impartial international tribunal." Another suggested that it be rephrased to read: "The right to the observance and enforcement of treaties and other agreements concluded with indigenous peoples." 98. The Chairman/Rapporteur notes that the question of remédies for any breach of thèse rights, including rights arising under treaties, is addressed in draft article 28. The text should make it clear that what is intended here is a right to the implementation of treaties, however, and not merely the right to make complaints; it could be revised accordingly. In the opinion of the Chairman/Rapporteur, States and indigenous peoples are free to renegotiate or agrée to modify or set aside any treaty or agreement which has, through the passage of time or changed circumstances, become unenforceable or impracticable. This possibility fails within the scope of draft article 28. Draft article 28 "The individuai and collective right to access to and prompt décision by mutually acceptable and fair procédures for resolving conflicts or disputes and any infringement, public or private, between States and indigenous peoples, groups or individuals. Thèse procédures should include, as appropriate, negotiations, médiation, arbitration, national courts and international and régional human rights review and complaints mechanisms." 99. One govemment observer questioned the propriety of applying intemational mechanisms to disputes between a State and persons or groups living within its borders. Appropriate procédures in such cases may include negotiations or consultations within the constitutional framework of the country in question. Another govemment observer believed that this draft 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the rights of indigenous peoples in relation to treaties and agreements with States, focusing on the implementation and dispute resolution mechanisms. It seems to be more focused on the social and political aspects of indigenous peoples' rights rather than economic or environmental issues.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Culture