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A Commentary on the Federal Government’s Legislation to Implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

A Commentary on the Federal Government’s Legislation to Implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre

January 2021

Document > Discussion Paper

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Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre

Description

The seventh paper in IRSHDC's UNDRIP discussion paper series is a commentary on the federal government’s proposed legislation (Bill C-15) to implement the UN Declaration. The legislation was made public in December 2020 and has spurred much dialogue and debate.

This discussion paper series was drafted by Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-kwe, in collaboration with Indigenous leaders and experts in this area.

Language

English

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Alternate Title(s)

Article Seven

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Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre

Statement of Responsibility

By the Residential School History and Dialogue Centre

Publication Information

[Vancouver, British Columbia] : [Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre, University of British Columbia]

Physical Description

1 online resource (22 pages)

Notes

Implementing UNDRIP in BC: A Discussion Paper Series.

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Full text available here (authentication may be required)

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