tânisi nitôtêmitik, welcome to Treaty Talk With âpihtawikosisân! In previous episodes, we’ve explored the way in which modern treaty making resembles the approach taken during the creation of the historical numbered Treaties. We’ve also looked at how ‘without prejudice’ agreements stall and perhaps undermine the maintenance and exercise of Aboriginal rights, as an alternative to…
Category: Comprehensive Claims
The more things change, the more they stay the same.
Aboriginal law is very frustrating to study and practice. As I’ve pointed out before, Aboriginal law is not the study or practice of indigenous legal traditions but rather is the way in which the Canadian state mediates its relationship with native peoples. Aboriginal law exists squarely within a legal paradigm that is defined solely by…