Author: Clint Curtis

Under self-government, Indigenous laws operate in harmony with federal and provincial laws. Indigenous laws protecting culture and language generally take priority if there is a conflict among laws. How does indigenous self-government work in Canada? The Government of Canada recognizes that Indigenous self-government is part of Canada’s evolving system of cooperative federalism and distinct orders […]

The federal government. The federal government has direct obligations to Indigenous peoples, but the scope of provincial-Indigenous relations is less well defined. The Government of Canada has a direct relationship with Indigenous peoples and government that is grounded in Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. What level of government is responsible for Aboriginal affairs? […]

Throughout Canada’s history, Indigenous peoples have helped shape this land into the country we know today. During the War of 1812, First Nations warriors and Métis fighters played important roles in the defence of these British territories against invading American forces. Why are Indigenous people so important? Indigenous Peoples have a special relationship with the […]

Aboriginal title is not a right granted by the government; rather, it is a property right that the Crown first recognized in the Royal Proclamation of 1763. It has been subsequently recognized and defined by several Supreme Court of Canada decisions. How is Aboriginal title determined? The Supreme Court of Canada legally defines Aboriginal Title […]

First, the water crisis for First Nations people exists partially as a result of the legacy of colonialism and the forced relocation of many Indigenous communities to areas where resource extraction puts stress on drinking water (Baijius and Patrick, 2019). What caused the First Nations water crisis? The lack of binding water quality regulations coupled […]

10 weeks. The course is 10 weeks in length and conducted at Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean, Quebec for Regular Force recruits. How long does it take to join the Canadian reserves? 3 months to two years. It depends on your application, what you applied for and if your criminal record check […]

In 2016, there were 820,120 Status First Nations people in Canada. Of those, 40% (331,025) lived on reserve. The Status First Nations population is younger than the non-Indigenous population. Background. Rate Status First Nations off reserve 2.20 Non-Indigenous population 1.63 Can anyone live on a reserve in Canada? 8) Can anyone live on a reserve? […]

Gross income is usually defined as all of the amounts you received prior to any deductions or credits. For people that are self-employed, the Canada Revenue Agency considers that all amounts from a profession, business, commission, farming or fishing are included in your gross income. How do I figure out my gross income? Again, gross […]

Water supply and sanitation in Canada is nearly universal and generally of good quality, but a lack of clean drinking water in many First Nations communities remains a problem. Water supply and sanitation in Canada. Data National water and sanitation company No Water and sanitation regulator Yes, in some provinces Why do Canadian natives not […]