Collaborative Process on Indian Registration, Band Membership and First Nation Citizenship: Report to Parliament
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations]
Description
Initiated in response to the Descheneaux decision dealing with denial of status to some members of First Nations due to sexual discrimination. Took place to seek input on implementation of removal of 1951 cut-off from the Indian Act, remaining inequities related to registration and membership and transferring responsibility for membership and citizenship to First Nations. Consisted of community consultations, online survey, regional events and expert panels.