August 9, 2017, marks the 10th anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. On this day and everyday, Westaway Law Group celebrates indigenous peoples across Canada and across the globe. Happy International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples!
Summary The Government of Canada recognizes that: All relations with Indigenous peoples need to be based on the recognition and implementation of their right to self-determination, including the inherent right of self-government. Reconciliation is a fundamental purpose of section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. The honour of the Crown guides the conduct of the [...]
This week's headlines... Inquiry into missing and murdered will not talk to most families until the fall Ottawa makes new attempt to remove sexism from the Indian Act Human rights code changes will apply on reserve, says justice minister National Indigenous Day: ‘we must make reconciliation a priority,’ activists say [...]
