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”
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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”
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? “
Canadian Indigenous People (Part 3): Relationships Between BC’s First Nations and New Settlers
This article is Part three of a three-parts-series. In this article, I will provide a general view of the relationship between Canadian Indigenous communities and new settlers throughout history of British Columbia. Part one talks about the general history, culture, and traditions of BC’s First Nations, while Part two talks about Five individual First NationsContinue reading “Canadian Indigenous People (Part 3): Relationships Between BC’s First Nations and New Settlers”
The Road to Political Organizing and Activism For First Nations
How Did it start? In the mid 20th century, the efforts to organize politically drove the diverse Indigenous people to combine. These political bodies might differ on specific issues, were desired to assert more control over their affairs. Their political and social campaigns resulted in policies that mattered greatly to them. On the one hand,Continue reading “The Road to Political Organizing and Activism For First Nations”
Foundation of HKPLTW (Canada) 