Category Archives: Aboriginal

The Dickson Decision, UNDRIP, and the Federal UNDRIP Act

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes and Jennifer Koshan Decision Commented On: Dickson v Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, 2024 SCC 10 (CanLII) PDF Version: The Dickson Decision, UNDRIP, and the Federal UNDRIP Act This post is part of continuing ABlawg commentary on the … Continue reading →

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Preliminary Thoughts on the Implications of the Children, Youth and Families Reference for the Lands Reserved Head of Section 91(24)

Posted on March 5, 2024 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes Case Commented on: Reference re An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families, 2024 SCC 5 (CanLII). PDF Version: Preliminary Thoughts on the Implications of the Children, Youth and Families Reference for the … Continue reading →

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What Did the Court Mean When It Said that UNDRIP “has been incorporated into the country’s positive law”? Appellate Guidance or Rhetorical Flourish?

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes and Robert Hamilton Case commented on: Reference re An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families, 2024 SCC 5 (CanLII). PDF Version: What Did the Court Mean When It Said that UNDRIP “has … Continue reading →

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Legislative Reconciliation and Indigenous Rights of Self-Government: Reference re An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families

Posted on February 20, 2024 by Robert Hamilton

By: Robert Hamilton Case Commented on: Reference re An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families, 2024 SCC 5 (CanLII) (“SCC Reference”). PDF Version: Legislative Reconciliation and Indigenous Rights of Self-Government: Reference re An Act respecting … Continue reading →

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The IAA Reference: A Missed Opportunity for Guidance on Important Issues Pertaining to Indigenous Peoples

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Robert Hamilton

By: Robert Hamilton Case Commented on: Reference re Impact Assessment Act, 2023 SCC 23 (CanLII)  PDF Version: The IAA Reference: A Missed Opportunity for Guidance on Important Issues Pertaining to Indigenous Peoples In the Reference re Impact Assessment Act, 2023 … Continue reading →

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