There is actually very little new here and in some ways, the Action Fractions draft Action Plan resembles an internal government The UNDA 101 is actually somewhat unique in approach because each of the actions assigns Yellowhead Institute generates critical policy perspectives www.yellowheadinstitute.org in support of First Nation jurisdiction. [...] Action #21 and #85-87 speak to the inconsistency between UNDRIP and the Indian Act, the Action Plan UNDA Action #31 commits Canada to developing stating, “the Indian Act is a colonial-era law designed guidelines for free, prior and informed consent to exert control over the affairs of First Nations, and as regarding natural resource projects. [...] decade as it nears the close? Instead, each of these Actions will be considered in consultation with Indigenous leadership, and Like the Calls to Action and the Call for Justice before prioritized into short, medium and long term. [...] the Ipperwash Inquiry, and on, and on), the UNDA Actions represent either potential to improve the One of the greatest challenges facing the collective relationship or even more cynicism among communities of Indigenous people tired of checking UNDA action plan is the key legal obligation reconciliation’s lists. [...] in the UNDA legislation to “take all measures necessary to ensure that the laws of Canada are consistent with the Declaration.” 2 A Yellowhead Institute Brief ..
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