The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) took place in Geneva from December 10 - 12, 2003. Within the context of the preparatory process, one of the civil society groups identified as important stakeholders is Indigenous Peoples.

UN General Assembly Resolution 56/183 describes the purpose of the Summit.

UN General Assembly Resolution 56/183 describes the purpose of the Summit as being the "development of a common vision and understanding of the Information Society and the adoption of a declaration and plan of action for implementation by Governments, international institutions and all sectors of civil society".

World Summit on the Information Society