Archived - National engagement on the recognition of Indigenous rights
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From Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Status: Closed
This engagement began on Feb 14, 2018 and is now closed.
Why
The Government of Canada has committed to the review of its laws, policies and operational practices to ensure the constitutional commitments made to Indigenous peoples are respected.
As part of this commitment, on February 14, 2018, the Prime Minister announced the launch of a national engagement with First Nations, Inuit and Métis people that will help develop a Recognition and Implementation of Rights Framework.
Led by Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, Carolyn Bennett, the Government of Canada is engaging various groups on the legislative and policy changes necessary to reform government policies and practices to ensure that the starting premise for all federal government action is the recognition of Indigenous rights.
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Jody Wilson-Raybould, will also engage with Aboriginal law and Indigenous governance experts.
Who
- First Nations, Inuit and Métis governments, communities and organizations including women, youth and Elders
- provincial and territorial governments
- representatives from industry, employers, municipalities, academia, the legal community and civil service organizations that provide services to Indigenous communities and individuals
- general public
What
The engagement will focus on:
- accelerating progress toward self-determination, with a focus on nation and government rebuilding and rights recognition
- legislation to anchor Canada's relationship with First Nations, Inuit and Métis in rights recognition and develop tools for the recognition of Indigenous governments
- elements of a new policy, based on the distinct needs of First Nations, Inuit and Métis to replace the current Comprehensive Land Claims and Inherent Right to Self-Government policies
- creating two new departments that can better serve the distinct needs of First Nations, Inuit and Métis
How to participate
There are 3 ways to participate:
- Read the Archived: Engagement Document: Working Together to Create the Foundation for the Federal Recognition and Implementation of the Inherent and Treaty Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Canada and send your feedback to droitsautochtones-indigenousrights@canada.ca
- Send a letter to the address in Contact us.
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Contact us
Policy Development and Coordination Branch
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
10 rue Wellington, 8th Floor
Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H4
Email: droitsautochtones-indigenousrights@canada.ca