Indigenous Self-Gov Long Answer Questions

Question 1

Will resolving land claims between the Indigenous people & government solve all the disputes between them?

Answer 1

-Unlikely to solve all disputes, as unresolved and claims are only one issue which Indigenous people face
-Resolving claims only treats the symptoms of colonization
-Instead, we should should collectively acknowledge the effects of colonialism, & remove our prejudices of Indigenous people
-Mi’kmaq lobster fishing dispute shows how issues over land management can arise, even when Indigenous people gain a treaty right to fish

Question 2

Should alternative sentencing be used?

Answer 2

• I think it should be used
• One study from the Correctional Services of Canada found that Indigenous offenders who participated in restorative justice programs had lower rates of recidivism than those who did not.
• Alternative sentencing reduces the need for traditional correctional facilities
• Provides more personalized support for offenders

Question 3

Is the government being efficient when it comes to addressing land claims?

Answer 3

• Slow & inconsistent responses
• Many Indigenous people have had to wait long periods of time in order for their land claims to be acknowledged & addressed
• This has caused numerous issues regarding land management
• The government has taken some steps to address land claims, such as creating the Specific Claims tribunal.
• Needs more work when it comes to addressing land claims

Question 4

How will self-governance benefit Indigenous people?

Answer 4

• Self-governance provides Indigenous people with freedom & power to manage their issues
• Issues include land management, resource consumption
• Gives them the ability to create their unique systems of government which will allow them to adequately express their culture

Question 5

How will the self-governance of Indigenous people benefit Canadians?

Answer 5

• Facilitates empathy, respect, & cooperation between Indigenous & non-Indigenous parties
• Acknowledging Indigenous people’s right to self-governance will foster a society of justice & equity between its people

Question 6

What will self-governance for Indigenous people require?

Answer 6

• A big shift in power & authority from the gov to the Indigenous people
• A majority of people to thoroughly acknowledge the effects of colonialism, as well as discrimination of Indigenous people