Aboriginal Identity & Terminology
…“Aboriginal” became the mutually accepted term. In the Constitution, “Aboriginal” is used to include three groups previously defined by earlier categories: “Indian,” “Inuit,” and “Métis.” Each of these three predecessor…
The White Paper 1969
…by the Indian Act would “enable the Indian people to be free—free to develop Indian cultures in an environment of legal, social and economic equality with other Canadians.” To this…
Aboriginal Title
…acknowledge the continued existence Aboriginal title. The Supreme Court ruled that Aboriginal title had existed, but were divided on whether or not it continued to exist. Determining the potential continued…
Constitution Express
…At that time, instead of having its own constitution, Canada was governed by the British North America (BNA) Act. The Canadian Constitution fell under British law, which meant that only…
Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs
…rights, serving as a source of information for bands across the province, and building capacity for Aboriginal communities.2 The UBCIC also holds a special consultative status with the Economic and…
Indian Homemakers’ Association of British Columbia
…organization that many believe successfully balanced province- and nation-wide organized political action with on-the-ground community involvement. The BC IHA provided advocacy and outreach work in response to issues experienced by…
Totem Poles
…In the early 1990s, the Haisla people of the Kitimat area in B.C. began the process of repatriating a mortuary pole that had been taken away from their community in…
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…
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…
Terminology
…may be a deliberate act on their part to position and present themselves as someone who is defined by federal legislation. “Indian Band” is also a legal term under the…
