In this Brief, Dakota Erutse traces the arc of these narratives and reflects on what Mark Carney’s new unifying legislation obscures about Canada’s relationship with the North.
Reflections on “Northern Squalor” and Sovereignty Read More »
In this Brief, Patricia Johnson-Castle examines how capitalist policy frameworks continue to shape life in Inuit Nunangat — often at odds with Inuit ways of living and community responsibility.
Bringing Inuit Food Security and Sovereignty into Canadian Nation-Building Narratives Read More »
his week, despite clear opposition from Indigenous leaders, Ontario passed Bill C-5, a sweeping piece of legislation that weakens environmental protections and undermines the Duty to Consult. By creating “Special Economic Zones” and exempting major projects like the Eagle’s Nest Mine from assessment, the province has taken a significant step toward sidelining Indigenous rights and public oversight.
The Elbows are Up: Ontario’s “Special Economic Zones” and Indigenous Rights Read More »
The relationship between First Nations and Metis has been one of kinship, but not without tension. A new, and troubling source of tension is now in B.C., where the Metis Nation of BC has begun claiming lands and rights. In this Brief, Stephen Mussel even describes this relationship as a form of colonialism.
In Defence of the Integrity of our Nation: Métis Colonialism West of the Rocky Mountains Read More »