First Nation Policy – Foundation of HKPLTW (Canada)

Canadian Immigration Policies on Involving Foreign-train Immigrants in the Economic Development of First Nation Communities (Part Four)

In this article series, our objective is to introduce the white paper “Adjustments of Canadian Immigration Policies – Chances, Preferential policies and Benefits for New Immigrants to live and work in First Nations Communities – Developments of First Nations Communities and land resources,” researching, discussing and analyzing further in the field of Politics (Federal &Continue reading “Canadian Immigration Policies on Involving Foreign-train Immigrants in the Economic Development of First Nation Communities (Part Four) “

Canadian Immigration Policies on Involving Foreign-train Immigrants in the Economic Development of First Nation Communities (Part Three)

Canadian Immigration Policies on Involving Foreign-train Immigrants in the Economic Development of First Nation Communities (Part Two)

Actions Are What Count. Words Have Been Given to First Nation Peoples For Far Too Long.

Action And Accountability Are What is Needed The B.C. Process fails at settling issues of Aboriginal title in practice. This could be cynically summarized as “Yes, Aboriginal title exists. But, the British Columbian government cannot do anything else besides proofing the existence of the title”. In other words, the problem of the B.C. Treaty ProcessContinue reading “Actions Are What Count. Words Have Been Given to First Nation Peoples For Far Too Long. “

B.C. Treaty Process Has not Provide a Recognition Approach to First Nation Rights and Title

The B.C. Treaty Process and Canada’s general cases with the First Nations reflect a view that the First Nation decision-making authority inherent in Aboriginal title, and in an Indigenous laws and rights, does not apply until it has been determined in court or recognized by the Crown in an agreement. This view ultimately put theContinue reading “B.C. Treaty Process Has not Provide a Recognition Approach to First Nation Rights and Title”

Legal Reality of the B.C. Treaty Process Held Back Aboriginal Title and Land Treaty

As mentioned in my previous commentary, the approach shown in the B.C. Treaty Process fails to at settling issues of Aboriginal title, as the process undermines any meaningful attempts at reconciliation by showing willful blindness to the rights of First Nation peoples. Legally there is no question that Aboriginal title exists, and there is noContinue reading “Legal Reality of the B.C. Treaty Process Held Back Aboriginal Title and Land Treaty”

B.C. Treaty Process Controversy: Canadian and Indigenous Perspectives in Land Claims and Aboriginal Title

The B.C. Treaty Process has often been very controversial. First of all, many First Nation communities have dropped out or refused to participate based on their belief that the process extinguishes titles favouring the B.C. government, allowing the provincial government to continue developing lands at the expense of their territories and cultures. Secondly, there isContinue reading “B.C. Treaty Process Controversy: Canadian and Indigenous Perspectives in Land Claims and Aboriginal Title”

Why Reconciling Legal Understanding of Aboriginal Title with Indigenous Understanding Is a Significant Challenge?

I have mentioned that the B.C. Treaty Process is always controversial because there is always a significant difference between what Indigenous Peoples see as their “Original Title” to the land and its resources and the Canadian and B.C. legal notion of ‘Aboriginal Title. This issue prevents further negotiation from continuing. In this article, I willContinue reading “Why Reconciling Legal Understanding of Aboriginal Title with Indigenous Understanding Is a Significant Challenge? “

Controversy and Uncertainty: Why is the B.C. Treaty process not Successful at Settling Issues of Aboriginal Title?

British Columbia Treaty Process (BCTP) is the modern negotiation process in B.C. Its main goal is to resolve outstanding land claims issues and reach a partial agreement with First Nations over the title in the 90s. In the last article, I explain the six stages of the process. In this article, I will expand and explainContinue reading “Controversy and Uncertainty: Why is the B.C. Treaty process not Successful at Settling Issues of Aboriginal Title? “

A Very Controversial Process: What Makes British Columbian Modern Treaties Different From the Rest of Canada?

Difference: B.C. Refused to Federal’s Claim Process In British Columbia, treaties were traditionally not negotiated between the government and First Nation peoples. As First Nation activists would argue for years, Aboriginal title is therefore not officially extinguished, and legally they retained ownership and rights over their land properties. British Columbian government’s stance had to reflectContinue reading “A Very Controversial Process: What Makes British Columbian Modern Treaties Different From the Rest of Canada?”