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Manufacturing Free, Prior and Informed Consent: A Brief History of Canada vs. UNDRIP

This chronology covers the Federal Government’s public position, from 2007 – 2020, on Free, Prior, Informed Consent (Article 32). This factsheet accompanies the Special Report, The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Canada: Lessons from B.C.

A 15-Point Guide: Standards of Achievement for the Relationship Between Indigenous Peoples & Cultural Institutions in Canada

This guide represents what UNDRIP calls a “standard of achievement to be pursued in a spirit of partnership and mutual respect” for cultural institutions working with Indigenous communities in Canada. These15 points draw on the voices of generations of Indigenous voices – but those who are currently grappling with this pandemic specifically – and the …

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Opportunities for Climate Action and Reconciliation in a Post COVID World

To reduce the risk of future impending epidemics, the Earth’s biodiversity must be protected. This factsheet proposes how Indigenous nations can lead this protection and how this leadership can ultimately lead to economic resilience, climate action and improved reconciliation. Along with, of course, viral risk reduction. To learn more, read the Yellowhead Brief associated with …

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An Annotated Guide to the (Mal)-Interpretation of Confederation Era Treaties in Canada

The national conversation on confederation-era treaties, and their neglect by Canada, is long overdue. Gina Starblanket and Dallas Hunt make this clear in the Yellowhead Institute Special Report, The Numbered Treaties, COVID-19 & the Politics of Life. While they discuss healthcare and mutual aid specifically, there is so much misinterpretation and misunderstanding around treaties generally. …

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Ethical Research Engagement with Indigenous Youth: Seven Requirements

In partnership with the First Nations Child & Family Caring Society, Indigenous Youth Voices conducted community-based research and released a report on the topic of doing research with and for Indigenous youth. The final report, A Way Forward in Conducting Research With and By Indigenous Youth, offers a path towards rethinking and reshaping research that …

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Manufacturing Free, Prior and Informed Consent: A Brief History of Canada vs. UNDRIP

Opportunities for Climate Action and Reconciliation in a Post COVID World

An Annotated Guide to the (Mal)-Interpretation of Confederation Era Treaties in Canada

Ethical Research Engagement with Indigenous Youth: Seven Requirements

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