UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
…Indigenous representatives from around the world, the WGIP began to draft a declaration of Indigenous Rights in 1985. The initial draft was developed over eight years, and was submitted in…
Global Actions
…Indigenous peoples and the colonial powers, Indigenous people have asserted their rights through appeal, negotiation, direct action and even armed rebellion—generally directed against the occupying colonial state and its representatives…
ILO Convention 169
…of the States in which they live.” The Convention guarantees Indigenous peoples the right to participate in decision-making on activities that may impact their own societies and territories, such as…
The White Paper 1969
…Path to reserve communities, organized community meetings, and in May 1969 brought regional Aboriginal representatives to Ottawa for a nationwide meeting. During these consultations, First Nations representatives consistently expressed concern…
Aboriginal Identity & the Classroom
…events or lived their consequences in their families and social realities and do not necessarily conceptualize their family and community histories in this way. For these students, history is lived…
Aboriginal Title
…twentieth centuries, Crown representatives and leaders of Aboriginal communities signed treaties throughout most of Canada in an effort to resolve issues of outstanding Aboriginal title. These treaties set out agreements…
Bands
…is held in trust for the band by the Crown. Most band political and administrative offices are located on reserves. Band members may live on reserves, though many live off…
Bill C-31
…on his status. At this point, she would no longer be considered a member of her husband’s band, and would lose rights to live on those reserve lands and have…
Marginalization of Aboriginal women
…power. The Indian Act remains a central feature in the lives of Aboriginal women, and is essential to understanding the current and historical socio-political situation in Canada. The Indian Act,…
Guerin Case
…representation.1 They consented to the deal regardless. After the DIA obtained their consent, DIA representatives re-negotiated the deal with the Club and leased the land on substantially different terms than…