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The right of aboriginal self-government and the Constitution : a commentary  Cover Image Book Book

The right of aboriginal self-government and the Constitution : a commentary / by the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples.

Summary:

This commentary offers some thoughts on the current constitutional proposals as they relate to the right of Aboriginal self-government in Canada. The first part of the document traces the development of a potential impasse. The second part considers how such an impasse might be avoided, using four different approaches. Includes the Commission's terms of reference.

Record details

  • Physical Description: 37, [9, 10], 43 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
  • Publisher: Ottawa : The Commission, 1992.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Text in English and French with French text on inverted pages.
Title on added t.p.: Le droit à l'autonomie gouvernementale des autochtones et la Constitution.
Co-chairpersons: René Dussault, Georges Erasmus. Cf. Pref.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references: p. 35-37.
Formatted Contents Note:
1. Toward an impasse? -- 2. Avoiding an impasse -- 2a. The historical and legal background -- 2b. Clarifying some concepts -- 2c. Some conditions for successful constitutional reform -- 2d. Exploring alternative avenues.
Subject: Native peoples > Canada > Legal status, laws, etc.
Native peoples > Canada > Government relations.
Native peoples > Canada > Politics and government.
Canada. Constitution Act, 1982.
Canada > Constitutional law > Amendments.
Constitution Act, 1982 (Canada)
Canada.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Lummi Library E 92 .C355 1992 283387 Stacks Available -


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