Left Over Stuff Flashcards
What were the differences between federal and provincial government control over first nations, people
The federal government has exclusive legislation authority for “indians and land reserved for indians”. This responsibility often overlaps with that of the province, which authority extends to areas such as child welfare, education and policing
What was the meech lake accord
The accord recognized quebec as a distinct society, different from all other provinces. It also stated that canada was the product of two founding nations. Also gave more provincial power
How did the meat lake accord effect?First nation may tea an inuit people
Aboriginal leaders were concerned diane increased provincial powers might lead to an erosion of aboriginal rights
What was the charlotte town accord
It proposed a number of constitutional changes that would have an overall effect of reducing the power of the federal government increase the power of the provinces. It also repeated meech lake recognition of quebect
How did aboriginal people feel about the charlottetown?Accord
The charlotte town accord had seven key features that affected aborential people
I recognize aboriginal people’s inherent right to self government and define how self government related to land environment, let, language and culture. It also recognized aboriginal government as a third order of government alongside the federal unprovincial.Government and guaranteed aboriginal people’s representation in the senate.
Did the meat lake accord get approved
No
Did the charlotte town accord get approved
No
Why is section thirty five important
It explicitly recognizes.
And affirms the existing aboriginal and treaty rights of the Aboriginal people of Canada. Section thirty-five also indicates that the term aboriginal peoples of canada includes First Nation inuit and metus people.
