Jan 21 Slides Land and Sovereignty-2

Sovereignty

The authority of a state or governing body to govern itself and make its own decisions.

Self-determination

The right of a people to determine their own political status and pursue their economic, social, and cultural development.

Unceded land

Territory where Indigenous peoples' claims to rights and title have not been acknowledged by any treaty or legal agreement.

Kanesatake Resistance (Oka Crisis)

A 78-day conflict in 1990 between Mohawk protesters and Canadian authorities over land rights and development.

Treaties

Formal agreements between Indigenous peoples and the government that dictate the use and governance of land.

UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)

An international instrument that emphasizes the rights of Indigenous peoples including self-determination.

Militarization of the conflict

The involvement of military forces in civil disputes, as seen during the Oka Crisis.

Racism and violence

Societal issues that exacerbated tensions during the Oka Crisis, leading to hostility between communities.

Article 3 of UNDRIP

Indigenous peoples have the right to self-determination, allowing them to freely determine their political status.

Blockades

A method used by Indigenous peoples in protests to assert land rights and resist development without consent.