This is the official Bill C-15 An Act respecting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which had its first reading on December 3, 2020, and received Royal Assent on June 21, 2021.
This publication discusses the process of the specific claims policy, which began in 1982 and had amendments made in the early 1990's.
In 2007, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced a plan called the Justice at Last: Specific Claims Action Plan, which included plans to accelerate specific claims for Indigenous peoples, to make the process fair, transpare
Ever since the Marshall decision in 1999, the Canadian Government has fought to improve the ability for First Nations communities to achieve a moderate livelihood through hunting, gathering, and fishing.
The Department of Oceans and Fisheries has funded more than $550 million, some of which has gone into financially helping Indigenous people by incorporating them into commercial fisheries.
Following the 1999 Supreme Court Marshall decision based on the Peace and Friendship Treaties of 1760–1761, the courts affirmed the rights of Indigenous communities right to hunt, fish, and gather for a moderate livelihood.
However, the courts did not institute any mechanism to ensure the rights were upheld.
As a result, the Federal Minister of Fisheries and Oceans appointed a
This publication discusses how the federal government is addressing specific claims with regards to wrong doings against First Nations peoples.
This publication outlines the various reports that have been created on the subject, an explanation of specific claims, the settled and unsettled claims, how claims are filed, information about the Specific Claims Tribunal Act
This is the Canadian government's publication on the Oka Crisis, 30 years after the crisis.
This statement, which was made by the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, the Minister of Indigenous Services, and the Minister of Northern Affairs to remember the horrible events that took place.
In short, the Oka Crisis was a standoff between the Mohawk protestors, Quebec police, t
This is the Department of Oceans and Fisheries 2019 Reconciliation Strategy.
It recognizes the importance of fisheries, oceans, aquatic habitats, and marine waterways for Indigenous peoples for social, cultural, spiritual, and economic reasons.
This publication contains their vision, action areas, principles, and how they intend on measuring results.
This policy discusses the Canadian government's responsibility to consult with Indigenous groups prior to making a decision that will impede the potential or established treaty rights of Indigenous peoples.
This page includes five examples where this duty was put to the test, the official duties of federal officials, the guidelines and protocols for consultation, and the Memoranda of Understanding between provincial/territorial/federal governments.