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Implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples through federal government legislation
 

Implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples through federal government legislation
Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre

February 2021
Document
Creators
Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre
Contributors
Lametti, David; Tom, Don; Rankin, Murray; Bennett, Carolyn; Bellegarde, Perry ; White, Doug (Kwulasultun); Wood, Jessica (Si Sityaawks); Lightfoot, Sheryl; Morse, Brad ; Sargent, Laurie; Turpel-Lafond, Mary Ellen (Aki-Kwe); Danesh, Roshan
Description
On February 4, 2021 the Centre held a virtual Dialogue on Bill C-15, the legislation proposed by the federal government to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The Dialogue brought together 12 Indigenous, federal, and provincial politicians and leading experts to share a range of views on Bill C-15, and what it represents. The summary report highlights key considerations and themes from the discussions.
Language
English

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Alternate Title(s)
Implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples through federal government legislation : summary report
Holding Library
Indian 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 (27 pages)
Notes
"Dialogue held February 4, 2021 on Canada’s proposed Bill C-15."
"Convened by the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre."
Contents
Introduction -- Key considerations -- 1. The limits and opportunities of Bill C-15 -- 2. The historical relationship between Indigenous rights and legislation in Canada -- 3. The necessity for a principled approach to implementing the UN Declaration -- Going forward and further information -- References -- Appendix A: Dialogue Program -- Appendix B: Bill C-15.
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