Canadian Aboriginal law

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Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. Canadian Aboriginal law is the body of law of Canada that concerns a variety of issues related to Indigenous peoples in Canada.[1] Canadian Aboriginal Law is different from Canadian Indigenous law: In Canada, Indigenous Law refers to the legal traditions, customs, and practices of Indigenous peoples and groups.[2][3] Aboriginal peoples as a collective noun[4] is a specific term of art used in legal documents, including the Constitution Act, 1982, and includes First Nations, Inuit and Métis people.[5][6] Canadian Aboriginal law provides certain constitutionally recognized rights to land and traditional practices. Canadian Aboriginal Law enforces and interprets certain treaties between the Crown and Indigenous people, and manages much of their interaction.[7] A major area of Aboriginal law involves the duty to consult and accommodate.

Sources

Aboriginal law

Aboriginal law is based on a variety of written and unwritten legal sources. The Royal Proclamation of 1763 is the foundation document creating special land rights for Indigenous peoples within Canada (which was called "Quebec" in 1763).

Section 91(24) of the Constitution Act, 1867 gives the federal parliament exclusive power to legislate in matters related to "Indians, and Lands reserved for the Indians".[8] Under this power, that legislative body has enacted the Indian Act, First Nations Land Management Act,[9] Indian Oil and Gas Act,[10] Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Act[11] and the Department of Indigenous Services Act.[12][13]

Part II of the Constitution Act, 1982, recognizes Aboriginal treaty and land rights, with section 35 being particularly important. Section 35's recognition of Aboriginal rights refers to an ancient source of Aboriginal rights in custom.[14]

Indigenous law

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Canadian Indigenous law refers to Indigenous peoples own legal systems. This includes the laws and legal processes developed by Indigenous groups to govern their relationships, manage their natural resources, and manage conflicts.[2] Indigenous law is developed from a variety of sources and institutions which differ across legal traditions.[3]

Indigenous self government

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Treaties

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Act

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Aboriginal land title in Canada

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See also

References

  1. Hogg, Peter W., Constitutional Law of Canada. 2003 Student Ed. Scarborough, Ontario: Thomson Canada Limited, 2003, page 631.
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  9. First Nations Land Management Act (S.C. 1999, c. 24).
  10. Indian Oil and Gas Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. I-7).
  11. Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Act (S.C. 2019, c. 29, s. 337)
  12. Department of Indigenous Services Act (S.C. 2019, c. 29, s. 336).
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Bibliography

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