Constitution of Canada
Constitution of Canada is the supreme law of Canada.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- November 2018: The Anishinabek Nation expressed concern that the Indigenous Rights Framework would empower Section 35 of the Constitution of Canada to infringe on First Nation jurisdiction.[2]
- February 2020: Section 15 of the Constitution of Canada relates to protection against discrimination based on gender.[3]
- September 2021: Duke Peltier noted that First Nations have fought for specific sections within this document to protect the rights of Indigenous peoples.[4]
- July 2024: Joe Miskokomon lobbied to ensure that constitutional rights were embedded within the document, specifically in Sections 28 and 35.[5]
- January 2025: Del Riley successfully advocated for the inclusion of section 35, which recognizes Aboriginal and treaty rights, within this document. The document was the subject of negotiations between Indigenous leaders, Pierre Elliott Trudeau, and provincial premiers.[6]
- March 2025: The Anishinabek Nation noted that Aboriginal treaty rights are enshrined within this document. The organization referenced this document while asserting its inherent rights as given by the Creator.[7]
- June 2025: The Ontario Federation of Labour stated that Bill 5 represents a departure from Canada's obligations under this law.[8]
- June 2025: Laura Walton stated that Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025 represents a departure from obligations under this law.[9]
- March 2026: During the early 1980s, Joe Miskokomon lobbied in England against the repatriation of this document to protect First Nations sovereignty. First Nations leaders challenged the Government of Canada during the repatriation process to ensure treaty obligations were maintained.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Anishinabek Nation congratulates Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Chief Joe Miskokomon", Anishinabek News, 23 March 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation leadership oppose Canada’s Indigenous Rights Framework", Anishinabek News, 16 November 2018 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Absurdity ad infinitum: Status and the Indian Act", Anishinabek News, 25 February 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Federal Election: Peltier runs for Liberals in Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing riding", Anishinabek News, 16 September 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Chippewas of the Thames Chief appointed new member of the Order of Canada", Anishinabek News, 4 July 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Book review: The Last President: Autobiography of a Residential School Survivor", Anishinabek News, 1 January 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Statement from the Anishinabek Nation to all federal political parties and candidates", Anishinabek News, 26 March 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Letter to the Editor: Bill 5: Weakens Northern Ontario Workers, Communities, and Economies", Anishinabek News, 11 June 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Letter to the Editor: Bill 5: Weakens Northern Ontario Workers, Communities, and Economies", Anishinabek News, 18 June 2025 (archived copy; original article).