Glossary of Laws and Legal Reviewers (Legal Information for Indigenous People)
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Glossary of Laws[edit]
An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis Children, Youth and Families (Bill C-92)[edit]
The purpose of the Bill is to recognize Indigenous People’s jurisdiction over child and family services, as part of an inherent and Aboriginal right to self-governance; to establish national standards in this area, in response to the TRC’s Call to Action #4; and to contribute to the implementation of UNDRIP. - Yellowhead Institute
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (the "Charter")[edit]
The principal rights and freedoms covered by the Charter include: freedom of expression; the right to a democratic government; the right to live and seek work anywhere in Canada; the legal rights of people accused of crimes; the rights of Indigenous peoples; the right to equality including gender equality; the right to use Canada’s official languages; and the right of French or English minorities to an education in their language. - Canadian Encyclopedia
The Canadian Constitution Act[edit]
Section 35: Instituted in 1982, Section 35 of the Canadian Constitution recognizes and affirms existing aboriginal and treaty rights including land claim agreements, and guarantees those rights equally to “both male and female persons.” It also clarifies that “aboriginal peoples of Canada” includes “Indian, Inuit, and Métis” peoples. - CRE Explains UNDRIP