Treaty 4 was negotiated 150 years ago as a promise between Indigenous Nations and the British Crown to enact a relationship of mutual respect and reciprocity. While the principles of this Treaty relationship remain strong, there are many Treaty promises yet to be honoured. Restoring access to land so that Indigenous Peoples can safely exercise their rights and responsibilities is vital to upholding Treaty agreements, and landholders have a crucial part in this. In this video, Michelle Brass of Yellow Quill First Nation and Nettie Wiebe of Maida Vale Farms discuss how government policies have made access to land more difficult and more dangerous, and what members of the Treaty Land Sharing Network are doing about it. As Treaty people we can work together to be good Treaty partners and enact the principles of Treaty daily by honouring the Treaty relationship, each other, and the land. For more information about the Treaty Land Sharing Network (TLSN), visit https://lnkd.in/gsDjx9Jp.
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“We are ready” — First Peoples’ Assembly notifies Treaty Authority it’s ready to negotiate statewide Treaty 👉 👉 👉 The First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria has taken one of the final steps required to enable Treaty negotiations in Victoria, declaring to the independent Treaty Authority that they are ready to enter Treaty negotiations. The notification was entered onto the Treaty Authority’s Negotiation Database and a copy of the Declaration will be presented to the Treaty Authority at a ceremony today signifying that the Assembly is ready to enter Treaty negotiations with the State Government. Assembly Co-chair, Gunditjmara man Rueben Berg, said it was a culmination of years of work from Victoria’s various Traditional Owner groups and Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander community to create a shared understanding and vision of how the journey to Treaty should unfold. “We’re proud of the inclusive structures and ways of working that we have in place to ensure the collective hopes and aspirations in our communities are well represented and that the Assembly can be the strongest advocate possible for all mob in Victoria,” said Mr Berg. The Treaty Negotiation Framework that the Assembly and Victorian Government agreed to in 2022 allows for Traditional Owners to form delegations to negotiate Treaties that reflect priorities and aspirations specific to their area, while the Assembly will negotiate a Statewide Treaty for big-picture structural reforms. Under the Framework, all parties wanting to enter Treaty negotiations, including the Assembly and Government, are required to satisfy the Treaty Authority — the independent umpire in the process — that they are upholding certain standards. It is this process that the Assembly’s declaration and notification documentation seeks to fulfil. The Treaty Authority will now consider the information and invite community members to provide comment. Learn more about Treaty here: 👇 👇 👇 #alwayswasalwayswillbe #treaty #indigenouspeoples #indigenousculture #indigenousknowledge #culturalheritage Matthew Storey / Donna Ward Storey / Alexandra Hill / Romany Tauber
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It will be interesting to see how other Treaty nations interpret the Robinson Treaties SCC decision and its application to their Treaty. Perhaps there may be more cases coming forward?
N.W.T. Indigenous govts have their eyes on Robinson treaty settlement negotiations in Ontario | CBC News
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The purpose of passing this bill is that it engages a parliamentary process of six months of official negotiation within parliament and with the entire country through formal submissions. This process was the aim and intention of entering the bill and it has succeeded. So now New Zealand will embark on the long discussions from all parts of the economy about the meaning of the Treaty and how it impacts laws made by the government. This on the whole is a good thing. Maori were one side who signed the treaty and the government is the other. Each side has the right to discuss and understand how they interpret the treaty. So Maori telling the government that it is not allowed to even discuss and debate the Treaty is wrong. It is not their treaty. Disagreements and misunderstanding of how it should be enaced in government laws is an important issue for the government and all Kiwis. All of New Zealand can and should engage in this process.
I often hear people say that Canada is ten years behind policy we see in Australia and New Zealand as it relates to Indigenous people. If this is in fact true, it’s important that we are all paying attention to what is happening in New Zealand. The powerful statement made in the New Zealand Parliament is a war cry to all Treaty defenders to stand up against colonial states attempts to eliminate our Treaty Rights. The proposed bill seeks to end the practice of Treaty claims brought against the Crown and limit Treaty Principles in legislation. Attempts to circumvent and eliminate Treaty rights is a common tactic out of the colonial playbook. I stand with the Māori in their opposition to the offensive bill and will continue the work to protect Treaty Rights on this side of the world!
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November 3-9 is #TreatiesRecognitionWeek in Ontario Treaties Recognition Week honours the importance of treaties and helps Ontarians understand the significance of treaty rights, treaty relationships and their relevance today. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g2m6bV9i
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For over 20 years, Indigenous Modern Treaty Partners have called for independent oversight to hold the federal government accountable to Parliament for its Modern Treaty committments. This year, the Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation was announced to do just that. https://lnkd.in/gg7ht5Nw Modern Treaties are a distinct expression of reconciliation – a constitutionally entrenched commitment between the Crown and Indigenous partners to build true nation-to-nation, Inuit-Crown, and government-to-government relationships. Establishing the Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation advances a UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act Action Plan measure on co-developing a Modern Treaty oversight mechanism. https://lnkd.in/geJziS3G #UNDRIP
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🛑 Reconciliation or Treaty Extinguishment? The Fight for Indigenous Sovereignty 🛑 As the reconciliation narrative unfolds, a critical question emerges: Is it truly about healing past wrongs, or is it about dismantling the very Treaty rights that form the backbone of Indigenous sovereignty? While reconciliation is framed as progress, the reality is far more concerning. Behind the symbolic gestures, we see a strategic push to dilute our Treaties—sacred, living agreements that are the foundation of our relationship with the land and each other. Federal and provincial governments continue to prioritize their own interests, advancing agendas that threaten our rights, lands, and self-determination. Let’s be clear: True reconciliation cannot coexist with the erosion or extinguishment of Treaty rights. Our Treaties are not negotiable, and they cannot be reinterpreted to fit the ambitions of others. They are the guardians of our past and the protectors of our future. Now more than ever, we must stand united in defending the spirit and intent of our Treaties. We will not allow our sovereignty to be quietly erased under the banner of reconciliation. #TreatyRights #IndigenousSovereignty #TrueReconciliation #DefendOurTreaties #NationToNation #SelfDetermination #IndigenousLeadership #LandBack
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What is a Treaty? Treaties are binding agreements that set out the rights, responsibilities and relationships between Indigenous Nations and governments. Although many treaties were signed more than a century ago, treaty commitments are just as valid today as they were then. Everyone living in Canada is a treaty person whether they are Indigenous or non-Indigenous. Treaty relationships define mutual responsibilities to uphold Indigenous rights and to advance reconciliation. https://lnkd.in/dyX2JNs #TreatyON #TreatiesRecognitionWeek
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Jarislowsky Chair in Public Sector Management at University of Ottawa and Senior Advisor at MNP Digital
Interesting move but check against delivery - the fine print in the actual bill and whether it will pass before the election in a sluggish Parliament. #firstnations #politics For the “historic treaty” nations in the West - the eleven “numbered treaties” - it would be meaningful to finally fulfill the land entitlements promised more than a century ago. The main obstacle has always been the provincial governments who control most of the Crown lands. (Look up Treaty Land Entitlements (TLE)) or for a deeper dive into implementation issues look up Additions to Reserves ATR). Creating treaty commissions in several provinces has only had modest impacts over the past twenty years. So this is something Premiers Smith, Moe and Kinew can do something about - let’s challenge them to make a formal commitment on June 21 - or perhaps at the next Western Premiers meeting -to fulfill all the TLEs within ten years whatever it takes. Not just the usual soothing talking points that don’t move many hectares. They would find receptive partners in First Nations and the feds….
Advancing reconciliation with a new Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation
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A principled approach to government Treaty commitments Treaty Principles are an important means by which the agreement of Te Tiriti is upheld by government. Despite this, our current government has unilaterally decided to review, replace, and repeal or rewrite Treaty Principles. It is critical that the government actions reflect these central understandings established in law: - A treaty is an agreement between independent nations - Any interpretation of meaning, or change of terms, must be agreed to by the parties to that agreement - Any interpretation must reflect the agreement itself We can advocate for this principled approach together and protect the progress that has been made towards honouring Te Tiriti. To learn more about Treaty Principles and what we can do about changes to government Te Tiriti commitments, read our succinct new resource: https://lnkd.in/g92RYjTM
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The Treaty Principles Bill is an attack on our rangatiratanga. It's divisive and New Zealanders deserve better. Ngāi Tahu leaders stand united in condemning the Treaty Principles Bill. We are using our collective voice to safeguard what we've fought for over successive generations and to protect our futures as Ngāi Tahu. Here’s Nadia Wesley Smith, Chair of Ōtākou. Link to webpage here: https://lnkd.in/gUm4NMVx
