INDIGST 1AA3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Elijah Harper, Charlottetown Accord, Indian Act

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If city grew too much, you could move the indigenous communities to a different location. Rcap and the justice system: canadian constitution 1982- section 35 outlines the relationship between aboriginals and other canadians, the meech lake accord. Proposed in canada, mulrooney government, quebec hissy fit (funding, authority and sovereignty). Three year deadline for all provinces to agree to amendment to constitution. Elijah harper raises eagle feather and said no. Feels as though indigenous rights would not be recognised the same way as quebec. Indigenous relations in quebec uncertain following accord: charlottetown accord proposed. New system unequip to deal with the indigenous system of dealing with justice: oca armed resistance in mohawk community in quebec. Golf course expansion from 9 to 18 holes on sacred land. Precursors leading to aboriginal overrepresentation in the criminal justice system: victimization, residential schools, lack of equal access (goods, services, health care, legal representation). Reserves as federal jurisdiction: child welfare system.

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