Jump to content

United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act

From thunderbay.wiki

United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act is federal legislation in Canada.[1]

In Anishinabek News

  • August 2021: The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was passed in June 2021 to create a path for protecting Indigenous rights. The legislation was developed in collaboration with Indigenous partners to help remove institutional barriers and close socio-economic gaps in Canada.[2]
  • June 2022: The Parliament of Canada passed this act in 2021 to ensure domestic laws are consistent with international Indigenous rights standards. The act commits the Government of Canada to taking all necessary measures to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.[3]
  • July 2022: The act recognizes the inherent and treaty rights of Indigenous people and establishes minimum standards for their dignity and well-being. It includes 46 articles covering rights to language, education, health, and cultural expression. The Anishinabek Nation is seeking input on how this law should influence a 10-year action plan for Canada.[4]
  • August 2022: The act is the subject of a series of engagement sessions hosted by the Anishinabek Nation to gather feedback from leaders and citizens. The declaration consists of 46 articles intended to preserve Indigenous rights and provide a framework for reconciliation within Canada. As of August 2022, both Ontario and Canada have endorsed the declaration, which serves as a starting point for transforming federal laws.[5]
  • August 2022: The Anishinabek Nation is utilizing the act to move forward with changes to child welfare matters. As of August 2022, this legislation is being implemented throughout various federal and provincial laws, particularly regarding social matters.[6]
  • August 2022: A series of virtual engagement sessions were held in 2022 to gather feedback on this act from Anishinabek Nation citizens. The sessions explored themes such as education, culture, and language in relation to the legislation.[7]
  • September 2022: A virtual engagement session was held on August 24, 2022, to discuss priorities and feedback regarding this law. The Anishinabek Nation is preparing a report for the federal government to identify necessary changes to federal legislation over the next decade.[8]
  • October 2022: Virtual engagement sessions were held in 2022 to discuss priorities for the implementation of this act within Anishinabek Nation territory. Discussions related to the act covered themes such as criminal law, restorative justice, and Indigenous law-making authority.[9]
  • October 2022: Virtual engagement sessions were held in 2022 to discuss priorities and implementation strategies for this legislation within Anishinabek Nation territory. The sessions focused on how the act could reinforce First Nation policies regarding land leasing and human rights protections.[10]
  • November 2022: The Anishinabek Nation held engagement sessions to gather feedback on the implementation of this act. A ten-year action plan for the act is scheduled to be released in April 2023. Participants in the sessions questioned if the act would effectively address systemic discrimination and ensure equality for First Nations.[11]
  • December 2022: The Union of Ontario Indians legal department engaged in sessions to educate and gather feedback about this legislation.[12]
  • July 2023: The Anishinabek Nation argued that restrictive policing agreements drafted by Public Safety Canada did not align with this legislation. Reg Niganobe stated that future policing agreements must encompass the principles of this act to end discriminatory practices.[13]
  • February 2025: The act includes an Action Plan for 2023-2028 that serves as a roadmap for Canada to implement the principles of UNDRIP. Indigenous youth at a Thunder Bay gathering recommended changes to the plan, including better representation in Parliament and educational reforms.[14]
  • March 2025: This act requires the government of Canada to ensure its federal laws are consistent with international indigenous rights standards. The ongoing collaborative process regarding citizenship and the Indian Act is being undertaken because of this legislation.[15]
  • June 2025: The Chiefs of Ontario argued that the process used to advance Bill C-5 directly contradicts this federal law.[16]
  • February 2026: Jesse McCormick helped to develop this act during his time as a senior political advisor.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Pape Salter Teillet LLP further expands Aboriginal and Treaty rights leadership with the addition of Jesse McCormick as Senior Counsel", Anishinabek News, 21 February 2026 (archived copy; original article).
  2. ↑ "Statement by the Prime Minister on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples", Anishinabek News, 9 August 2021 (archived copy; original article).
  3. ↑ "Canada must fulfill its obligation to Indigenous children says Anishinabek Nation leadership", Anishinabek News, 14 June 2022 (archived copy; original article).
  4. ↑ "Anishinabek Nation to host virtual engagement sessions on UNDRIP", Anishinabek News, 11 July 2022 (archived copy; original article).
  5. ↑ "Anishinabek Nation hosts inaugural UNDRIP engagement session", Anishinabek News, 2 August 2022 (archived copy; original article).
  6. ↑ "Latest Anishinabek Nation UNDRIP engagement session explores social issues", Anishinabek News, 10 August 2022 (archived copy; original article).
  7. ↑ "Education a key priority discussing during latest Anishinabek Nation UNDRIP engagement session", Anishinabek News, 24 August 2022 (archived copy; original article).
  8. ↑ "Stigma and lateral violence further perpetuate negative social behaviours conclude participants of UNDRIP Act session", Anishinabek News, 7 September 2022 (archived copy; original article).
  9. ↑ "Incarceration rates are still increasing: is the criminal justice system, restorative justice, and Gladue working?", Anishinabek News, 5 October 2022 (archived copy; original article).
  10. ↑ "Discrimination in the labour market a point of concern during UNDRIP virtual engagement session", Anishinabek News, 12 October 2022 (archived copy; original article).
  11. ↑ "Grassroots feedback from UNDRIP virtual sessions to drive recommended federal legislative changes", Anishinabek News, 2 November 2022 (archived copy; original article).
  12. ↑ "Anishinabek Nation submits UNDRIP report to Justice Canada", Anishinabek News, 26 December 2022 (archived copy; original article).
  13. ↑ "Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief welcomes Federal Court decision on First Nation policing", Anishinabek News, 11 July 2023 (archived copy; original article).
  14. ↑ "UNDRIP Action Plan sees response from Feathers of Hope gathering", Anishinabek News, 6 February 2025 (archived copy; original article).
  15. ↑ "Anishinabek Nation citizens invited to join dialogue on Anishinabek self-determination and unity", Anishinabek News, 14 March 2025 (archived copy; original article).
  16. ↑ "Chiefs of Ontario issue urgent warning on Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act, and will rally on Parliament Hill", Anishinabek News, 14 June 2025 (archived copy; original article).
Retrieved from "https://thunderbay.wiki/w/index.php?title=United_Nations_Declaration_on_the_Rights_of_Indigenous_Peoples_Act&oldid=520938"