Van der Peet case
…account both the relationship of Aboriginal peoples to the land and the distinctive societies and cultures of Aboriginal peoples.1 The Supreme Court’s ruling and the subsequent adoption of the Van…
Aboriginal Identity & the Classroom
…communities because they have been exercised through Canadian law and have had very real consequences for Aboriginal people’s lived realities. Those with Indian status are entitled to have access to…
Aboriginal Title
…attempts to have the government recognize their right to jurisdiction over their territories. These direct actions had come after more than a century of failed petitions and attempts to negotiate…
Guerin Case
…for the use and benefit of the band“4 (emphasis added). The government demonstrated it did not act in Musqueam’s best interest by not consulting them about the revised terms of…
Sparrow Case
…desired result;” Fair compensation was provided, and, Aboriginal groups were consulted, or, “at the least… informed.” The Supreme Court also acknowledged that other considerations may be taken into account, depending…
Reserves
…Canada—but for one on a reserve—have had to endure such an alert for eight years?”8 The reasons for these socio-economic conditions on so many reserves across Canada are complex and…
Constitution Act, 1982 Section 35
…had not been consulted about the new constitution, and there was initially very little reference to Aboriginal rights. Aboriginal groups across Canada became concerned that, with the transfer of constitutional…
Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs
…chiefs and political organizations across BC urging them to come together so that First Nations across the province could discuss a united response to the White Paper. With the support…
Global Actions
…the 1970s. In 1973, the first Arctic Peoples’ Conference was held in Copenhagen to acknowledge and address common issues and rights among Arctic populations. The conference comprised representatives from its…
