Video looks at the landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Canada, one that decreed that judges must take into account the unique circumstances of Aboriginal people when passing sentence on Aboriginal offenders. Discussion includes the original intent, conflicting opinions about it, opportunities it presents, and the work involved in upholding it.
Author/Creator
BearPaw Media Productions
Contributor/Editor
Patti LaBoucane-Benson, Marie Burke, Racquel William Dreaver, Isaac Chamakese, George Brertton, Fred Campiou ... [et al.]
Open Access
Yes
Primary Source
No
Publisher
BearPaw Legal Education & Resource Centre
Publication Date
2009
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Resource Type
Media -- Film and Video
Format
Video
Language