Aboriginal peoples: relationships

Topic: Government
… We’re forging stronger relationships with Aboriginal communities, working with them to improve social and economic conditions and working to resolve land claims. These are just some of the ways we’re going about it. Political Accord between First Nations and …

Duty to consult with Aboriginal peoples in Ontario

Topic: Government
… Duty to consult Ontario, as the Crown, has a legal obligation to consult with Aboriginal peoples where it contemplates decisions or actions that may adversely impact asserted or established Aboriginal or treaty rights. Ontario is committed to meeting its duty …

Environmental assessments: consulting Aboriginal communities

Topic: Government
… The consultation process Under provincial environmental laws, you must consult with First Nation and Métis communities during the environmental assessment process. The nature of consultation will vary depending on the project. Sometimes, First Nation and Métis …

New Relationship Fund

Topic: Business and economy
… How it works Two types of funding are available: core consultation capacity funding: helps First Nations and Métis communities consult and engage with governments and the private sector on land and resource matters enhanced capacity building funding: supports …

Six Nations of the Grand River

Topic: Government
… About the Six Nations of Grand River The Six Nations are the Mohawk, Seneca, Oneida, Cayuga, Onondaga and Tuscarora nations. After the American War of Independence, some of the families who were allies of the British moved from their homeland in the Finger …

The Ipperwash Inquiry Report

Topic: Government
… About the report The Ipperwash Inquiry looked into the events surrounding the death of Anthony O'Brien (Dudley) George, who was shot and killed by an Ontario Provincial Police officer during a protest by First Nations representatives at Ipperwash Provincial …