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Indigenous Peoples

From the Canadian Encyclopedia:
"In Canada, the term Indigenous peoples (or Aboriginal peoples) refers to First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples. These are the original inhabitants of the land that is now Canada. In the 2016 census by Statistics Canada, over 1.6 million people in Canada identified as Indigenous, making up 4.9 per cent of the national population. Though severely threatened — and in certain cases extinguished — by colonial forces, Indigenous culture, language and social systems have shaped the development of Canada and continue to grow and thrive despite extreme adversity."

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Selected Government Websites: Indigenous Peoples in Canada

Aboriginal Law and Legislation http://www.bloorstreet.com/300block/ablawleg.htm "This site provides links to Canadian, American, and International Cases and Legislation regarding aboriginal populations." (Georgian College) -- website
First Nations Profiles (Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada) "The First Nation Profiles is a collection of information that describes individual First Nation communities across Canada. The profiles include general information on a First Nation along with more detailed information about its reserve(s), governance, federal funding, geography, registered population statistics and various Census statistics." -- website
Ministry of Indigenous Affairs (Ontario) "The Ministry works to ensure a better future for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people." -- website
National Aboriginal Documents Database Contain statutes, acts, treaties, court decisions, and other government documents.
Treaty-Making in Canada (Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada)

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Selected Government Documents: Indigenous Peoples in Canada

Assembly of First Nations (AFN) / L'Assemblée des Premières Nations (APN)
Indigenous Law Centre (University of Saskatchewan)
"The Indigenous Law Centre (formerly the Native Law Centre) at the University of Saskatchewan aims to facilitate access to legal education for Indigenous peoples, to promote the development of the law and the legal system in Canada in ways which better accommodate the advancement of Indigenous peoples and communities, and to disseminate information concerning Indigenous peoples and the law." -- website
Native Women's Association of Canada
"The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) is founded on the collective goal to enhance, promote, and foster the social, economic, cultural and political well-being of First Nations, Métis and Inuit women. NWAC is an aggregate of thirteen Native women’s organizations from across Canada and was incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1974." -- website
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (Land Claims)
"Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) ensures that promises made under the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (NLCA) are carried out... NTI coordinates and manages Inuit responsibilities set out in the NCLA and ensures that the federal and territorial governments fulfill their obligations." -- website

Government Documents: Indigenous Peoples

Indigenous Peoples

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