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Aboriginal and Treaty Rights in Canada

Aboriginal and Treaty Rights in Canada

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Publisher's Synopsis

In the last two decades there has been positive change in how the Canadian legal system defines Aboriginal and treaty rights. Yet even after the recognition of those rights in the Constitution Act of 1982, the legacy of British values and institutions as well as colonial doctrine still shape how the legal system identifies and interprets Aboriginal and treaty rights. The eight essays in Aboriginal and Treaty Rights in Canada focus on redressing this bias. All of them apply contemporary knowledge of historical events as well as current legal and cultural theory in an attempt to level the playing field. The book highlights rich historical information that previous scholars may have overlooked. Of particular note are data relevant to better understanding the political and legal relations established by treaty and the Royal Proclamation of 1763. Other essays include discussion of such legal matters as the definition of Aboriginal rights and the privileging of written over oral testimony in litigation.

Book information

ISBN: 9780774805810
Publisher: University of British Columbia Press
Imprint: UBCPress
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 300
Weight: 440g
Height: 230mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 19mm