Aboriginal Conference in Ottawa
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Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 21, no. 9, December 1992, p. 6
Description
Reviews the November 1992 conference on the need for an Aboriginal justice system.
Research paper looks at federal and provincial legislation, inherent Aboriginal rights and negotiated agreements, and different Aboriginal courts in Canada.
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Discusses the importance of respect for Elders, their role as sources of knowledge, community leaders and carriers of culture, and the value of orality and learning through stories and conversation.