Constitution Act, 1982 Section 35
…no longer existed and therefore are not protected under the Constitution.2 The significance of the term “existing” was further clarified in the case of R. v. Sparrow: Section 35(1) applies…
Guide Pages
…does not work with some browsers, after browser updates, or if your security settings are blocking it. If you have trouble, see IVT Browser and Troubleshooting Information for help….
Video Resources
…in communities related to them (British Columbia is distinguished in Canada in having relatively few treaties and therefore little legal surrender of rights). The eighteen speakers in the archive include…
Klamath Termination
…choice. You might also like to check out our other IVT implementation on this site. If you still encounter problems, see our help page . Descriptions of the complex and…
Governance and Land Claims
…and expertise of community leaders, lawyers, and others who have been actively involved in crucial aspects of these situations. You can begin exploring this archive through one of the sample…
Identity
…groups as well as relationships between Aboriginal individuals and communities. In this section Terminology: Many people find terminology confusing and intimidating. Our terminology guide can help you determine which terms…
About Jordan Bennett
…Biography I am a multi-disciplinary visual artist of Mi’kmaq decent who calls the west coast of Newfoundland home. My work is derived from a combination of popular and traditional…
Welcome to Indigenous Foundations
…Welcome to Indigenous Foundations, an information resource on key topics relating to the histories, politics, and cultures of the Aboriginal peoples of Canada. This website was developed to support…
Musqueam Legal History Digital Media Archive
…could be a test case on the nature of Aboriginal rights and chose to support Sparrow in his trial. Sparrow was found guilty in BC Provincial Court and subsequently, following…
Bands
…of band affairs. Other federal departments provide some funding and program support to bands. For example, Health Canada provides bands with health care funding and programs, and Canada Mortgage and…
