Reflections on the 2004 Haida Nation Rights Decision on the Crown’s Duty to Consult (IRA1-E39)
Overview
Delivery method
Online
Duration
2 hours
Audience
All public servants at all levels; open to the general public
Description
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In November 2004, the Supreme Court of Canada made a landmark decision on the protection of the Haida Nation’s rights—a ruling that established the Crown’s duty to consult with Indigenous Peoples when it intends to act in a manner that may adversely affect potential or established Aboriginal or treaty rights. This precedent-setting ruling has since helped pave the way for a renewed and meaningful relationship between the Crown and Indigenous Peoples, based on the fundamental principles of reconciliation.
This event marks the 20th anniversary of this groundbreaking decision and will delve into the historical context of the decision and its ongoing impact on recent federal and provincial legislation that formally recognizes the Haida Nation’s inherent rights to self-governance and self-determination.
Participants will learn from current and former Haida Nation presidents about how this pivotal decision has shaped the lives, governance, and future of the Haida Nation.
Speaker
- Gaagwiis Jason Alsop, President, Council of the Haida Nation
- Guujaaw, Former President, Council of the Haida Nation; Artist and Cultural Leader
- Valerie Gideon, Deputy Minister, Crown-Indigenous, Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Moderator
- Bruno Steinke, Senior Director, Consultation and Accommodation Unit, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
