Constitution Act, 1982 Section 35
…what they understand as their Aboriginal rights, such as hunting or fishing: Although s.35 guides court and government decisions that directly impact Indigenous Peoples, there remain a considerable number of…
Indian Status
…band, and their registration number. “Status Indians” are wards of the Canadian federal government, a paternalistic legal relationship that illustrates the historical imperial notion that Aboriginal peoples are “children” requiring…
Aboriginal Title
…across what is now known as North America have maintained a strong connection to the land since time immemorial. Although there is vast cultural variation between First Nations, most groups…
Aboriginal Rights
…Although these specific rights may vary between Aboriginal groups, in general they include rights to the land, rights to subsistence resources and activities, the right to self-determination and self-government, and…