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The right of Aboriginal self-government and the Constitution : a commentary by the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples.: Z1-1991/1-13-1E-PDF

“In this commentary, we offer some thoughts on the current constitutional proposals as they relate to the right of Aboriginal self-government. We do so only after serious reflection and in order to promote a better understanding of Aboriginal self-government and the Constitution. The first part of the document traces the development of a potential impasse. We begin with an examination of the context of the current debate, and its evolution since Aboriginal rights were recognized in the Constitution in 1982. The second part considers how such an impasse might be avoided. We conclude with some thoughts on building a new relationship between Aboriginal peoples and Canadians in general”--Intro., p. 1, 2.

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Department/Agency
  • Canada. Privy Council Office.
  • Canada. Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples.
TitleThe right of Aboriginal self-government and the Constitution : a commentary by the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples.
Variant title
  • Right of Aboriginal self-government and the Constitution : a commentary
Publication typeMonograph
Language[English]
Other language editions[French]
FormatDigital text
Electronic document
Other formatsPhysical text-[English]
Note(s)
  • Issued also in French under title: Le droit à l'autonomie gouvernementale des autochtones et la Constitution : commentaire de la Commission royale sur les peuples autochtones.
  • Historical publication digitized by the Privy Council Office of Canada.
  • Co-Chairs: René Dussault and Georges Erasmus.
  • "February 13, 1992, Ottawa."
  • Includes bibliographical references.
  • 1. Toward an impasse? -- 2. Avoiding an impasse -- 2a. The historical and legal background -- 2b. Clarifying some concepts -- 2c. Some conditions for successful constitutional reform -- 2d. Exploring alternative avenues.
  • Issued also in print format.
Publishing information
  • [Ottawa] : Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples, [1992]
Author / Contributor
  • Dussault, René,1939-
  • Erasmus, Georges.
Description37, [9] p. : ill.
Catalogue number
  • Z1-1991/1-13-1E-PDF
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