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INDIGENOUS RIGHT [22 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-05-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aboriginal Law
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Indigenous claim
1, record 1, English, Indigenous%20claim
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Aboriginal claim 2, record 1, English, Aboriginal%20claim
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The claim laid by an Indigenous group, including a claim in favour of the existence of an Aboriginal right. 3, record 1, English, - Indigenous%20claim
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Crown is compelled to consult an Indigenous people who assert the existence of an Aboriginal right when it considers acting in a manner that could negatively impact this right. 3, record 1, English, - Indigenous%20claim
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Droit autochtone
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- revendication autochtone
1, record 1, French, revendication%20autochtone
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Revendication formulée par un groupe autochtone qui touche notamment l'existence d'un droit ancestral. 2, record 1, French, - revendication%20autochtone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Couronne a l'obligation de consulter les Autochtones qui revendiquent l'existence d'un droit ancestral lorsqu'elle envisage de prendre une mesure susceptible d'avoir un effet préjudiciable sur ce droit. 2, record 1, French, - revendication%20autochtone
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2026-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Rights and Freedoms
- Aboriginal Law
- International Law
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- free, prior and informed consent
1, record 2, English, free%2C%20prior%20and%20informed%20consent
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- FPIC 2, record 2, English, FPIC
correct, noun
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[This] standard is set out in numerous provisions of the [United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples], and in an extensive body of international human rights jurisprudence and treaty body recommendations. FPIC is a necessary corollary of indigenous peoples’ right of self-determination and the right to own and control their own lands, territories, and resources. It is also a precautionary standard responsive to the widespread, largely unaddressed human rights violations against indigenous peoples and the need for rigorous protection against further harm. 3, record 2, English, - free%2C%20prior%20and%20informed%20consent
Record 2, Key term(s)
- prior, free and informed consent
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Droits et libertés
- Droit autochtone
- Droit international
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- consentement préalable, libre et éclairé
1, record 2, French, consentement%20pr%C3%A9alable%2C%20libre%20et%20%C3%A9clair%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CPLE 1, record 2, French, CPLE
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- consentement libre, préalable et éclairé 2, record 2, French, consentement%20libre%2C%20pr%C3%A9alable%20et%20%C3%A9clair%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- CLPE 2, record 2, French, CLPE
correct, masculine noun
- CLPE 2, record 2, French, CLPE
- consentement préalable, donné librement et en connaissance de cause 3, record 2, French, consentement%20pr%C3%A9alable%2C%20donn%C3%A9%20librement%20et%20en%20connaissance%20de%20cause
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- CPLCC 4, record 2, French, CPLCC
correct, masculine noun
- CPLCC 4, record 2, French, CPLCC
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le CPLCC n'est essentiellement ni «une fin en soi» ni un droit «autonome», mais tout au plus un dérivé des droits fondamentaux sous-jacents qu'il est censé protéger. Il constitue une norme qui vient compléter et mettre en œuvre les principaux droits substantiels des peuples autochtones. Il s'agit notamment de leurs droits à la propriété, à la participation, à la non-discrimination, à l'autodétermination, à la culture, à l'alimentation, à la santé et à la protection contre la réinstallation forcée. Une autre façon d'envisager les choses consiste à considérer le CPLCC comme un des nombreux aspects liés aux droits de l'homme. 5, record 2, French, - consentement%20pr%C3%A9alable%2C%20libre%20et%20%C3%A9clair%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
consentement préalable, donné librement et en connaissance de cause : désignation employée dans la Déclaration des Nations Unies sur les droits des peuples autochtones. 6, record 2, French, - consentement%20pr%C3%A9alable%2C%20libre%20et%20%C3%A9clair%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2026-02-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Indigenous Peoples
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Indigenous right
1, record 3, English, Indigenous%20right
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- right of Indigenous peoples 2, record 3, English, right%20of%20Indigenous%20peoples
correct, noun
- Indigenous peoples’ right 3, record 3, English, Indigenous%20peoples%26rsquo%3B%20right
correct, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the term "Indigenous peoples" [refers to] all customary, traditional, or tribal peoples who trace their culture to a time before the imposition of external, colonial, territorial control. It therefore includes First Nation peoples, Inuit, Métis, Australian Aboriginals, Maori, Sámi, Mayan, Khoi, and so on. Rights which these people hold by virtue of their Indigeneity are "Indigenous peoples’ rights" or, more simply, "Indigenous rights." 4, record 3, English, - Indigenous%20right
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Indigenous right; right of Indigenous peoples; Indigenous peoples’ right : designations usually used in the plural. 5, record 3, English, - Indigenous%20right
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Indigenous rights
- rights of Indigenous peoples
- Indigenous people’s rights
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Peuples Autochtones
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- droit autochtone
1, record 3, French, droit%20autochtone
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- droit des peuples autochtones 2, record 3, French, droit%20des%20peuples%20autochtones
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À la fois doivent être reconnus les droits spécifiques des peuples autochtones garants de leur identité autochtone, mais aussi les droits relatifs à tous les êtres humains définis par la Déclaration universelle des droits de l'Homme et les pactes associés. Si bien que lorsque les droits des peuples autochtones sont violés, ce ne sont pas uniquement leurs droits à leur libre administration aux niveaux culturel, économique, politique et social qui sont atteints, mais aussi leurs droits en tant que peuples. 3, record 3, French, - droit%20autochtone
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
droit autochtone; droit des peuples autochtones : désignations habituellement utilisées au pluriel. 4, record 3, French, - droit%20autochtone
Record 3, Key term(s)
- droits autochtones
- droits des peuples autochtones
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2026-01-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Aboriginal Law
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- free, prior and informed consent
1, record 4, English, free%2C%20prior%20and%20informed%20consent
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
FPIC, or the right to free, prior and informed consent, is the right of Indigenous peoples to take part in decision-making processes that may impact their lands, rights, and interests. 2, record 4, English, - free%2C%20prior%20and%20informed%20consent
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit autochtone
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- consentement préalable, libre et éclairé
1, record 4, French, consentement%20pr%C3%A9alable%2C%20libre%20et%20%C3%A9clair%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
consentement préalable, libre et éclairé : désignation normalisée par le Comité de normalisation, Promotion de l'accès à la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 2, record 4, French, - consentement%20pr%C3%A9alable%2C%20libre%20et%20%C3%A9clair%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2026-01-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Aboriginal Law
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Indigenous right
1, record 5, English, Indigenous%20right
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Indigenous Peoples’ right 1, record 5, English, Indigenous%20Peoples%26rsquo%3B%20right
correct, noun
- right of Indigenous Peoples 1, record 5, English, right%20of%20Indigenous%20Peoples
correct, noun
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In Canada, a right held by Indigenous Peoples on the basis of their Indigeneity. 1, record 5, English, - Indigenous%20right
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "Indigenous right" is usually used in the plural form. 1, record 5, English, - Indigenous%20right
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Indigenous rights
- Indigenous Peoples’ rights
- rights of Indigenous Peoples
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit autochtone
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- droit autochtone
1, record 5, French, droit%20autochtone
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- droit des peuples autochtones 1, record 5, French, droit%20des%20peuples%20autochtones
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au Canada, droit dont sont titulaires les peuples autochtones du fait de leur autochtonité. 1, record 5, French, - droit%20autochtone
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «droit autochtone» s'emploie le plus souvent au pluriel. 1, record 5, French, - droit%20autochtone
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le terme «droits des peuples autochtones» est employé dans la Déclaration des Nations Unies sur les droits des peuples autochtones. 1, record 5, French, - droit%20autochtone
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 OBS
droit autochtone; droit des peuples autochtones : désignations normalisées par le Comité de normalisation, Promotion de l'accès à la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 2, record 5, French, - droit%20autochtone
Record 5, Key term(s)
- droits autochtones
- droits des peuples autochtones
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2026-01-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Aboriginal Law
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Aboriginal right
1, record 6, English, Aboriginal%20right
correct, noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Aboriginal Peoples’ right 1, record 6, English, Aboriginal%20Peoples%26rsquo%3B%20right
correct, noun
- right of Aboriginal Peoples 1, record 6, English, right%20of%20Aboriginal%20Peoples
correct, noun
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In Canada, a right held by Indigenous Peoples under section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. 1, record 6, English, - Aboriginal%20right
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "Aboriginal right" is usually used in the plural form. 1, record 6, English, - Aboriginal%20right
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The term "aboriginal rights" is used in section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. 1, record 6, English, - Aboriginal%20right
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Aboriginal rights
- Aboriginal Peoples’ rights
- rights of Aboriginal Peoples
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit autochtone
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- droit ancestral
1, record 6, French, droit%20ancestral
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au Canada, droit dont sont titulaires les peuples autochtones au titre de l'article 35 de la Loi constitutionnelle de 1982. 1, record 6, French, - droit%20ancestral
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «droit ancestral» s'emploie le plus souvent au pluriel. 1, record 6, French, - droit%20ancestral
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le terme «droits ancestraux» est employé à l'article 35 de la Loi constitutionnelle de 1982. 1, record 6, French, - droit%20ancestral
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 4 OBS
droit ancestral : désignation normalisée par le Comité de normalisation, Promotion de l'accès à la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 2, record 6, French, - droit%20ancestral
Record 6, Key term(s)
- droits ancestraux
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2026-01-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Aboriginal Law
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Aboriginal title
1, record 7, English, Aboriginal%20title
correct, noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Indigenous title 2, record 7, English, Indigenous%20title
correct, noun
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Viewed externally, Aboriginal title is a generic right which possesses certain distinctive features, such as inalienability, that do not change from one Indigenous group to another. Viewed internally, Aboriginal title allows each Indigenous group to use its lands in its own fashion, within certain broad limits. 3, record 7, English, - Aboriginal%20title
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit autochtone
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- titre ancestral
1, record 7, French, titre%20ancestral
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- titre autochtone 2, record 7, French, titre%20autochtone
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le titre ancestral a été défini par la Cour suprême dans l'arrêt Delgamuukw comme étant le droit exclusif d'utiliser un territoire donné. Sous réserve d'une «limite intrinsèque», il confère à son titulaire le droit de se livrer à n'importe quelle activité sur ce territoire, peu importe que l'activité en question puisse être elle-même qualifiée de droit ancestral selon le critère de la «partie intégrante d'une culture distinctive». 3, record 7, French, - titre%20ancestral
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
titre ancestral : désignation normalisée par le Comité de normalisation, Promotion de l'accès à la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 4, record 7, French, - titre%20ancestral
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2024-07-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Administration (Indigenous Peoples)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Indigenous leadership
1, record 8, English, Indigenous%20leadership
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Self-determination is deeply relevant to addressing the health impacts of climate change and should be the foundation for climate-health research, assessment, action, and governance. Despite Indigenous leadership in environmental and climate justice movements across the world, many government climate change plans fail to respect the right to self-determination. 2, record 8, English, - Indigenous%20leadership
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Administration (Peuples Autochtones)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- leadership autochtone
1, record 8, French, leadership%20autochtone
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Administración (Pueblos indígenas)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- liderazgo indígena
1, record 8, Spanish, liderazgo%20ind%C3%ADgena
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En el liderazgo indígena "la idea de una orden o tener que obedecerla, salvo en circunstancias muy especiales, es completamente ajena" a su propia dinámica comunitaria. 1, record 8, Spanish, - liderazgo%20ind%C3%ADgena
Record 9 - internal organization data 2024-04-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Training of Personnel
- Labour and Employment
- Administration (Indigenous Peoples)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Indigenous Labour Market Information Survey and Skills Inventory Initiative
1, record 9, English, Indigenous%20Labour%20Market%20Information%20Survey%20and%20Skills%20Inventory%20Initiative
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Indigenous Labour Market Information Survey and Skills Inventory Initiative was first funded in 2015 to support timely, detailed, and community-specific labour market data. This initiative supports participating First Nations to collect information which helps them to identify workforce gaps and needs, and to better match their members with the right training and jobs. 1, record 9, English, - Indigenous%20Labour%20Market%20Information%20Survey%20and%20Skills%20Inventory%20Initiative
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
- Travail et emploi
- Administration (Peuples Autochtones)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Initiative d'enquête sur l'information sur le marché du travail et d'inventaire des compétences des Premières Nations
1, record 9, French, Initiative%20d%27enqu%C3%AAte%20sur%20l%27information%20sur%20le%20march%C3%A9%20du%20travail%20et%20d%27inventaire%20des%20comp%C3%A9tences%20des%20Premi%C3%A8res%20Nations
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 2015, l'Initiative d'enquête sur l'information sur le marché du travail et d'inventaire des compétences des Premières Nations a reçu ses premiers fonds pour la collecte en temps opportun de données détaillées sur le marché du travail dans diverses communautés. Cette initiative a permis aux Premières Nations participantes d'obtenir de l'information pertinente pour cerner les lacunes et les besoins en matière de main-d'œuvre et ainsi orienter les gens vers la bonne formation et de bons emplois. 1, record 9, French, - Initiative%20d%27enqu%C3%AAte%20sur%20l%27information%20sur%20le%20march%C3%A9%20du%20travail%20et%20d%27inventaire%20des%20comp%C3%A9tences%20des%20Premi%C3%A8res%20Nations
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2024-04-03
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- International Public Law
- Constitutional Law
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- right to self-determination
1, record 10, English, right%20to%20self%2Ddetermination
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The right of a people to establish their own form of government and pursue their economic, social and cultural development. 2, record 10, English, - right%20to%20self%2Ddetermination
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The right to self-determination is recognized in international law as a right that belongs to peoples, not to states or governments. 2, record 10, English, - right%20to%20self%2Ddetermination
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In Canada, for example, Indigenous Peoples have the right to self-determination. 2, record 10, English, - right%20to%20self%2Ddetermination
Record 10, Key term(s)
- right to self determination
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Droit international public
- Droit constitutionnel
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- droit à l'autodétermination
1, record 10, French, droit%20%C3%A0%20l%27autod%C3%A9termination
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Droit d'un peuple d'établir sa propre forme de gouvernement et d'assurer son développement économique, social et culturel. 2, record 10, French, - droit%20%C3%A0%20l%27autod%C3%A9termination
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le droit à l'autodétermination est reconnu par le droit international comme un droit appartenant aux peuples et non aux États ou aux gouvernements. 2, record 10, French, - droit%20%C3%A0%20l%27autod%C3%A9termination
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Par exemple, au Canada, les peuples autochtones ont le droit à l'autodétermination. 2, record 10, French, - droit%20%C3%A0%20l%27autod%C3%A9termination
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho internacional público
- Derecho constitucional
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- derecho a la libre determinación
1, record 10, Spanish, derecho%20a%20la%20libre%20determinaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- derecho a la autodeterminación 2, record 10, Spanish, derecho%20a%20la%20autodeterminaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
derecho a la libre determinación: Expresión reproducida del Glosario Provisional de Términos Jurídicos con la autorización de la Oficina de las Naciones Unidas en Ginebra. 3, record 10, Spanish, - derecho%20a%20la%20libre%20determinaci%C3%B3n
Record 11 - internal organization data 2022-04-14
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Administration (Indigenous Peoples)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Indigenous self-determination
1, record 11, English, Indigenous%20self%2Ddetermination
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
What is Indigenous self-determination... The most common meaning of self-determination suggests that peoples with common political and cultural organization have the right to self-government and territory. 2, record 11, English, - Indigenous%20self%2Ddetermination
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Administration (Peuples Autochtones)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- autodétermination des Autochtones
1, record 11, French, autod%C3%A9termination%20des%20Autochtones
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'autodétermination des Autochtones devrait inclure un rôle dans la gouvernance des systèmes de santé publique et la capacité de fournir et de gérer les services de santé dans les communautés et les milieux autochtones. 2, record 11, French, - autod%C3%A9termination%20des%20Autochtones
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2021-07-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
- Indigenous Sociology
- Baby and Child Care
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families
1, record 12, English, An%20Act%20respecting%20First%20Nations%2C%20Inuit%20and%20M%C3%A9tis%20children%2C%20youth%20and%20families
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The purpose of this Act is to affirm the inherent right of self-government, which includes jurisdiction in relation to child and family services; set out principles applicable, on a national level, to the provision of child and family services in relation to Indigenous children; and contribute to the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. 1, record 12, English, - An%20Act%20respecting%20First%20Nations%2C%20Inuit%20and%20M%C3%A9tis%20children%2C%20youth%20and%20families
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Indigenous Services Canada. 1, record 12, English, - An%20Act%20respecting%20First%20Nations%2C%20Inuit%20and%20M%C3%A9tis%20children%2C%20youth%20and%20families
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements fédéraux canadiens
- Sociologie des Autochtones
- Soins du bébé et puériculture
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Loi concernant les enfants, les jeunes et les familles des Premières Nations, des Inuits et des Métis
1, record 12, French, Loi%20concernant%20les%20enfants%2C%20les%20jeunes%20et%20les%20familles%20des%20Premi%C3%A8res%20Nations%2C%20des%20Inuits%20et%20des%20M%C3%A9tis
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La présente loi a pour objet d'affirmer le droit inhérent à l'autonomie gouvernementale lequel comprend la compétence en matière de services à l'enfance et à la famille, d'énoncer des principes applicables à la fourniture de services à l'enfance et à la famille à l'égard des enfants autochtones, et ce, à l'échelle nationale et de contribuer à la mise en œuvre de la Déclaration des Nations Unies sur les droits des peuples autochtones. 1, record 12, French, - Loi%20concernant%20les%20enfants%2C%20les%20jeunes%20et%20les%20familles%20des%20Premi%C3%A8res%20Nations%2C%20des%20Inuits%20et%20des%20M%C3%A9tis
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Services aux Autochtones Canada. 1, record 12, French, - Loi%20concernant%20les%20enfants%2C%20les%20jeunes%20et%20les%20familles%20des%20Premi%C3%A8res%20Nations%2C%20des%20Inuits%20et%20des%20M%C3%A9tis
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2021-07-12
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Aboriginal Law
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Aboriginal right
1, record 13, English, Aboriginal%20right
correct, see observation
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- ancestral right 2, record 13, English, ancestral%20right
correct
- Aboriginal ancestral right 3, record 13, English, Aboriginal%20ancestral%20right
correct
- Indigenous right 4, record 13, English, Indigenous%20right
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A right that some Aboriginal peoples of Canada hold as a result of their ancestors’ longstanding use and occupancy of the land. 5, record 13, English, - Aboriginal%20right
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aboriginal rights refer to practices, traditions and customs that distinguish the unique culture of each First Nation and were practiced prior to European contact. ... The rights of certain peoples to hunt, trap and fish on ancestral lands are examples of Aboriginal rights. Aboriginal rights vary from group to group depending on the customs, practices and traditions that have formed part of their distinctive cultures. 5, record 13, English, - Aboriginal%20right
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Aboriginal right; ancestral right; Aboriginal ancestral right; Indigenous right : designations usually used in the plural. 6, record 13, English, - Aboriginal%20right
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Aboriginal right: designation used in the "Constitution Act, 1982." 5, record 13, English, - Aboriginal%20right
Record 13, Key term(s)
- Aboriginal rights
- ancestral rights
- Aboriginal ancestral rights
- Indigenous rights
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Droit autochtone
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- droit ancestral
1, record 13, French, droit%20ancestral
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- droit ancestral autochtone 2, record 13, French, droit%20ancestral%20autochtone
correct, masculine noun
- droit ancestral des Autochtones 3, record 13, French, droit%20ancestral%20des%20Autochtones
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Droit que certains Autochtones au Canada détiennent parce qu'ils utilisent et occupent depuis longtemps les terres de leurs ancêtres. 4, record 13, French, - droit%20ancestral
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les droits ancestraux portent sur les pratiques, les traditions et les coutumes qui caractérisent la culture unique de chaque Première Nation et qui étaient exercées avant l'arrivée des Européens. [...] Les droits de certains Autochtones de chasser, de piéger et de pêcher sur les territoires ancestraux sont des exemples de droits ancestraux. Ces derniers varient d'un groupe à l'autre en fonction des coutumes, des pratiques et des traditions qui constituaient leurs cultures distinctives. 4, record 13, French, - droit%20ancestral
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
droit ancestral; droit ancestral autochtone; droit ancestral des Autochtones : désignations habituellement utilisées au pluriel. 5, record 13, French, - droit%20ancestral
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
droit ancestral : désignation utilisée dans la «Loi constitutionnelle de 1982». 4, record 13, French, - droit%20ancestral
Record 13, Key term(s)
- droits ancestraux
- droits ancestraux autochtones
- droits ancestraux des Autochtones
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho indígena
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- derechos ancestrales
1, record 13, Spanish, derechos%20ancestrales
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
- derechos aborígenes 2, record 13, Spanish, derechos%20abor%C3%ADgenes
masculine noun, plural, Canada
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13, Key term(s)
- derecho ancestral
- derecho aborigen
Record 14 - internal organization data 2021-04-19
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Aboriginal Law
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- communal right
1, record 14, English, communal%20right
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In Canadian law, Aboriginal title is sui generis(meaning of its own kind or unique), in that the land title originates in an Indigenous group's occupation of its ancestral lands prior to the European assertion of sovereignty. As such, it is different from other forms of property rights because it is a communal right belonging to specific Indigenous communities. 2, record 14, English, - communal%20right
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Droit autochtone
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- droit communautaire
1, record 14, French, droit%20communautaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En droit canadien, le titre autochtone est considéré sui generis (c'est-à-dire « unique en son genre »), en ce que le titre foncier découle de l'occupation par des groupes autochtones de leurs terres ancestrales avant que les Européens affirment leur souveraineté. En tant que tel, il diffère des autres formes de droit des biens puisqu'il s'agit d'un droit communautaire qui appartient à des communautés autochtones particulières. 2, record 14, French, - droit%20communautaire
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho indígena
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- derecho comunitario
1, record 14, Spanish, derecho%20comunitario
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2019-12-10
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Social Policy
- Rights and Freedoms
- Economic Co-operation and Development
- Education (General)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- equitable education
1, record 15, English, equitable%20education
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... article 14 of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples(UNDRIP) outlines Indigenous peoples’ right to culturally based and equitable education without discrimination... 2, record 15, English, - equitable%20education
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Politiques sociales
- Droits et libertés
- Coopération et développement économiques
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- éducation équitable
1, record 15, French, %C3%A9ducation%20%C3%A9quitable
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le concept de l'éducation équitable va de pair avec celui de l'égalité des chances. Non seulement elle est souhaitable d'un point de vue économique et social, mais elle constitue également un impératif dans la perspective des droits de l'homme. 2, record 15, French, - %C3%A9ducation%20%C3%A9quitable
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Políticas sociales
- Derechos y Libertades
- Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
- Pedagogía (Generalidades)
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- educación equitativa
1, record 15, Spanish, educaci%C3%B3n%20equitativa
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2018-11-29
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Conventions, Treaties and Agreements (Documents)
- Aboriginal Law
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- Principals’ Accord On Transforming Treaty Negotiations in British Columbia
1, record 16, English, Principals%26rsquo%3B%20Accord%20On%20Transforming%20Treaty%20Negotiations%20in%20British%20Columbia
correct, Canada
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An Accord between Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada(as represented by the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations), Her Majesty the Queen in right of the province of British Columbia(as represented by the Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation) and the First Nations Summit(as represented by the First Nations Summit Task Group). 2, record 16, English, - Principals%26rsquo%3B%20Accord%20On%20Transforming%20Treaty%20Negotiations%20in%20British%20Columbia
Record 16, Key term(s)
- Principals’ Accord
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Titres de conventions, de traités et d'accords (Documents)
- Droit autochtone
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- Accord des parties relativement à la transformation de la négociation des traités en Colombie-Britannique
1, record 16, French, Accord%20des%20parties%20relativement%20%C3%A0%20la%20transformation%20de%20la%20n%C3%A9gociation%20des%20trait%C3%A9s%20en%20Colombie%2DBritannique
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Accord entre Sa Majesté la Reine du chef du Canada (représentée par la ministre des Relations Couronne-Autochtones), Sa Majesté la Reine du chef de la province de la Colombie-Britannique (représentée par le ministre des Relations avec les Autochtones et de la Réconciliation) et le Sommet des Premières Nations (représenté par le Groupe de travail du Sommet des Premières Nations). 2, record 16, French, - Accord%20des%20parties%20relativement%20%C3%A0%20la%20transformation%20de%20la%20n%C3%A9gociation%20des%20trait%C3%A9s%20en%20Colombie%2DBritannique
Record 16, Key term(s)
- Accord des parties
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2018-09-19
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Indigenous Peoples (General)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- nation-to-nation relationship
1, record 17, English, nation%2Dto%2Dnation%20relationship
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The new federal government has committed to pursuing a nation-to-nation relationship based on recognition, rights, respect, co-operation and partnership with Indigenous people in Canada, acknowledging this as both the right thing to do and a path to economic growth. 1, record 17, English, - nation%2Dto%2Dnation%20relationship
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Peuples Autochtones (Généralités)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- relation de nation à nation
1, record 17, French, relation%20de%20nation%20%C3%A0%20nation
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2017-04-07
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Aboriginal Law
- Territories (Indigenous Peoples)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- Aboriginal right and title claim
1, record 18, English, Aboriginal%20right%20and%20title%20claim
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- Indigenous right and title claim 1, record 18, English, Indigenous%20right%20and%20title%20claim
correct
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Droit autochtone
- Territoires (Peuples Autochtones)
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- revendication de titres et de droits ancestraux
1, record 18, French, revendication%20de%20titres%20et%20de%20droits%20ancestraux
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2017-02-27
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- International Law
- Indigenous Peoples
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- right to self-determination of indigenous peoples
1, record 19, English, right%20to%20self%2Ddetermination%20of%20indigenous%20peoples
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In his 2005 doctoral thesis, [the author] found that groups as well as individuals do have claims to human rights. "And contrary to what some states feared, these group rights don’t necessarily conflict with individual rights, "he explains. These can include the right to self-determination of indigenous peoples, as recognized by the United Nations, or rights to religious or cultural practices by religious or ethnic groups. " 2, record 19, English, - right%20to%20self%2Ddetermination%20of%20indigenous%20peoples
Record 19, Key term(s)
- right to selfdetermination of indigenous peoples
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Droit international
- Peuples Autochtones
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- droit à l'autodétermination des peuples autochtones
1, record 19, French, droit%20%C3%A0%20l%27autod%C3%A9termination%20des%20peuples%20autochtones
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La Déclaration des Nations Unies [...] en consacrant le droit à l’autodétermination des peuples autochtones, s’inscrit dans la lignée des grands textes internationaux relatifs aux droits de l’homme et dans une logique d’internationalisation progressive de ces droits. 2, record 19, French, - droit%20%C3%A0%20l%27autod%C3%A9termination%20des%20peuples%20autochtones
Record 19, Key term(s)
- droit à l'auto-détermination des peuples autochtones
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2012-06-18
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Aboriginal Law
- Sociology of Women
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- indigenous women right
1, record 20, English, indigenous%20women%20right
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Specific Structures for the Advancement of the Rights of Women and Indigenous Peoples. 1, record 20, English, - indigenous%20women%20right
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Droit autochtone
- Sociologie des femmes
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- droit des femmes autochtones
1, record 20, French, droit%20des%20femmes%20autochtones
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les structures vouées spécifiquement à l’avancement des droits des femmes et des peuples autochtones. 1, record 20, French, - droit%20des%20femmes%20autochtones
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 2010-03-04
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Rights and Freedoms
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- Inter-American human rights law
1, record 21, English, Inter%2DAmerican%20human%20rights%20law
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the indigenous title – which encompasses the right to land and resources – is included under Inter-American human rights law. 1, record 21, English, - Inter%2DAmerican%20human%20rights%20law
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Droits et libertés
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- doit interaméricain des droits de la personne
1, record 21, French, doit%20interam%C3%A9ricain%20des%20droits%20de%20la%20personne
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la Bourse Brian D. Tittemore en droit interaméricain des droits de la personne [...] 1, record 21, French, - doit%20interam%C3%A9ricain%20des%20droits%20de%20la%20personne
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 2009-11-02
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Sociology (General)
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- Colombian National Indigenous Organization
1, record 22, English, Colombian%20National%20Indigenous%20Organization
correct, South America
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
- ONIC 1, record 22, English, ONIC
correct, South America
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
We continued to support the Colombian National Indigenous Organization's(ONIC) work to protect indigenous peoples in danger of extinction and to counter threats to ethnic and cultural integrity, territorial rights and the right to autonomy. 1, record 22, English, - Colombian%20National%20Indigenous%20Organization
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Sociologie (Généralités)
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- Organisation nationale autocthone de Colombie
1, record 22, French, Organisation%20nationale%20autocthone%20de%20Colombie
correct, feminine noun, South America
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
- ONIC 1, record 22, French, ONIC
correct, feminine noun, South America
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Organisation nationale autochtone de Colombie (ONIC) [...] s'efforce de protéger les peuples autochtones en danger d'extinction et de combattre les dangers qui menacent l'intégrité ethnique et culturelle, les droits territoriaux et le droit à l'autonomie. 1, record 22, French, - Organisation%20nationale%20autocthone%20de%20Colombie
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités nacionales no canadienses
- Sociología (Generalidades)
Record 22, Main entry term, Spanish
- Organización Nacional Indígena de Colombia
1, record 22, Spanish, Organizaci%C3%B3n%20Nacional%20Ind%C3%ADgena%20de%20Colombia
correct, South America
Record 22, Abbreviations, Spanish
- ONIC 1, record 22, Spanish, ONIC
correct, feminine noun, South America
Record 22, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
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