Indigenous Politics in Canada

Flashcards covering key concepts from the lecture notes on Indigenous Politics in Canada, emphasizing important terms and their definitions.

Aboriginal Rights

Legal rights that recognize the special status of Indigenous peoples in relation to their traditional lands and cultures.

Powley Test

A modified legal test established in R. v. Powley (2003) to evaluate Métis rights claims.

Duty to Consult

The obligation of the Crown to engage with Indigenous groups when their rights may be impacted by government actions.

UNDRIP

The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, emphasizing the rights of Indigenous peoples to self-determination and land.

Crown

The state or government, particularly in relation to its legal obligations to Indigenous peoples.

RCAP

Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples, which proposed a new relationship between Indigenous peoples and the state, emphasizing self-government.

Harper's Apology (2008)

An official apology made by Prime Minister Stephen Harper acknowledging the harm caused by the Indian Residential School system.

Common Experience Payment (CEP)

Compensation for individuals who attended residential schools in Canada as part of the Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement.

Covenant Chain

A set of agreements, promises, and treaties between Indigenous peoples and the Crown, representing mutual responsibilities.

SCC

Supreme Court of Canada, which interprets and applies laws, including those relevant to Indigenous rights.