Bill S-2 is the latest attempt to address discrimination in the Indian Act. The Bill, introduced in the Senate, responds to court cases and the legacy of policies that have severed Indigenous identity, belonging, and kinship across generations; specifically, the practice of enfranchisement. While Bill S-2 takes important steps toward constitutional compliance, it is still unclear which elements of the Senate’s Bill the government will adopt. It also raises a question on accountability: Can the law repair what the law has broken?
The resource is part of the Yellowhead Special report, Acting Indian: Reflections on Status, Citizenship & Belonging
