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Taking “all measures necessary” to ensure laws are consistent with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
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April 2021
Document > Discussion Paper
Description
This paper discusses the federal government’s proposed legislation, Bill C-15, in context with BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. The paper discusses legislative developments and obligations to ensure that laws are consistent with UNDRIP.

The 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 Eight
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 resources (16 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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