
Major Social And Legal Events In Canada Have Influenced--some Might Say Forced--the Changing Relationship Between The Crown And Indigenous People, And This Changed Relationship Is Central To The Present Work. In Short, The Political Climate Of Canada Has Changed. Nearly Four Decades Ago, The Supreme Court Defined Aboriginal Rights As Sui Generis (of Its Own Kind Or Class). Now, After Considerable Time, The Judiciary Is Beginning To Use This Phrase In Various Contexts Impacting Indigenous Peoples. This Expansion Of The Term In The Courts Has Meant That The Courts Have Begun To Make Decisions Based On Aboriginal Rights As Sui Generis. This Has Meant That The Negative Characterizations Of Indigenous Rights Have Now Turned Into Positive Points Of Protection-- Provided By Publisher.
Page Count:
320
Publication Date:
2023-09-28
ISBN-10:
0190167335
ISBN-13:
9780190167332
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