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UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
On June 21, 2021, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) received Royal Assent and immediately came into...
Indigenous Relations
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Lower Education - #2 of 8 Key Issues for Indigenous Peoples in Canada
Education is considered a human right in Canada. Yet, while Canada has one of the world's highest levels of educational attainment, the graduation...
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Poorer Health - #1 of 8 Key Issues for Indigenous Peoples in Canada
In 2015, we published an article outlining the eight key issues of primary concern for Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Since then, the article has been...
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8 Key Issues for Indigenous Peoples in Canada
Eight of the key issues of most significant concern for Indigenous Peoples in Canada are complex and inexorably intertwined - so much so that...
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Why We Shouldn’t Say "Bury the Hatchet"
Photo: Pexels Since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada released its report and 94 Calls to Action, we have seen significant...
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Hereditary Chiefs vs. Elected Chiefs: What’s the difference (and why it’s important)
Sign from Wet'suwet'en protests. Photo: Jason Hargove, Flickr The Wetʼsuwetʼen protests in 2019 and 2020 were widely reported on and sparked...
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7 First Nation Facts You Should Know
Here are seven First Nation facts plus one fun fact to add to your storehouse of knowledge. 1) Number of Nations There are over 634 recognized First...
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Meaningful Consultation: Happy Days or Project Delays
Recent events in Canada have shown that resource development projects can face extensive resistance with the affected Indigenous communities if...
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Indigenous Relations in the Time of COVID-19
Photo: Unsplash The world is a challenging and rapidly changing place right now and all indications suggest that it will remain as such for quite...
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Skills Based Indigenous Relations Training Essential to Reconciliation
Photo: Unsplash As providers of a suite of Indigenous relations training, we are frequently asked if we offer “blanket exercises.” The short...