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What You Need to Know About the Duty to Consult in Canada
The doctrine of Aboriginal rights exists… because of one simple fact: when Europeans arrived in North America, Aboriginal peoples were already here,...
History
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A Brief History of Treaties in Canada
Treaty-making is not anything new in Canada. In fact, treaties pre-date the creation of the country and were instrumental in shaping what became...
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7 Posts to Read on National Indigenous Veterans Day
First commemorated in 1994, National Indigenous Veterans Day, November 8th, is a day to remember and recognize Indigenous contributions to military...
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The Constitution Express and Its Role in Entrenching Indigenous Rights
This is a brief look at an extraordinary, passionate, grassroots Indigenous movement in Canadian history that altered the direction of the...
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Indigenous Title and the Doctrine of Discovery
Indigenous Peoples believe they have held title to their traditional lands or territories from the moment their Creators placed them on that land...
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Christopher Columbus and the Doctrine of Discovery - 5 Things to Know
The Doctrine of Discovery was used by European monarchies, beginning in the mid-fifteenth century, as a means of legitimizing the colonization of...
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Why We Need to Stay the Course on Reconciliation
The report of my death was an exaggeration. Mark Twain Is reconciliation dead? Our trainers and staff frequently are asked this question, and their...
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Resilient, Strong and Indigenous
By Bronte Phillips Changing their last names after marriage and sharing their bodies with their unborn children are two ways in which many women and...
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14 Facts You May Not Know About Contributions of Indigenous Veterans
Did you know November 8 is National Indigenous Veterans Day? If you are new to the knowledge of the significant contributions of Indigenous veterans...
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The First Thanksgiving in North America Was Not Held by Europeans
The descendants of European settlers are brought up believing that it was their ancestors who celebrated the first Thanksgiving after surviving the...