QSA's Week in Indigenous Affairs (#3, 2024)
Haida governance bill progresses; UNDRIP Act implementation concerns; Indigenous business procurement scrutinized; Anishinabek education funding announced; Indigenous housing projects receive funding.
Start Date: 2024-10-19
End Date: 2024-10-25
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Progress on Haida Nation Governance Recognition
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs discussed Bill S-16, recognizing the Haida Nation's governance. Jason Alsop, President of the Council of the Haida Nation, emphasized the importance of the bill in recognizing the Haida Nation's inherent title and rights, and its self-governance framework. Concerns were raised about the potential impact on private property, but Alsop clarified that local government jurisdictions remain unaffected. Minister Gary Anandasangaree supported the bill, aligning it with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). This legislation reflects ongoing efforts to formalize the relationship between the Haida Nation and Canada, promoting economic reconciliation and environmental stewardship.
Sources: ['Transcripts: parlvu.parl.gc.ca']
