2021 - English - Practical
Canadian Government Advances Indigenous Rights…
This article provides a summary of Bill C-15 and its implementation in Canada
2018 - English - Simple
How UNDRIP Changes Canada’s Relationship with …
This video features a variety of speakers discussing how the relationship between the Canadian government and Indigenous peoples has changed over the years.
2020 - English - Practical
Shifting the Focus: Viewing Indigenous Consent…
This paper critiques current Canadian consultation processes and proposes changes to improve their effectiveness with respect to Indigenous values and legal orders, in order to strengthen the relationship between Indigenous peoples and Canadian governments.
2011 - English - Academic
Between Consent and Accomodation: What is the …
This policy brief examines how the relationship between Canadian governments and Indigenous peoples is negotiated when disagreements arise regarding proposed development projects. While Indigenous peoples are entitled the right to Free, Prior, Informed Consent (FPIC), there is no clear understanding within Canadian law of when this consultation an…
2010 - English - Technique
UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peo…
This article highlights the significance of UNDRIP in achieving reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in Canada. A central conclusion of this article is that the positions and practices of the Canadian government are incompatible with constitutional and international obligations. Related to FPIC, the authors suggest that the government of Canada …
2013 - English - Practical
Forcing New Directions in Government Policy
Idle No More challenges to the integrity of the nation state and are not revolutionary. They call on the Government and people of Canada to share national wealth, to adhere to Canadian law, to negotiate new arrangements where existing treaties are insufficient, and to adjust national policy to better suit needs and aspirations.