In 1995, the federal government established a policy that moved self-government negotiations forward. The policy asserted the principles that the government would follow in self-government negotiations. Which of the following principles were part of this policy? Choose more than 1 answer.
Question 29 options:
1)
Indigenous self government does not mean sovereignty in an international sense, but rather an enhancement of Indigenous peoples' participation in the Canadian federal system.
2)
Indigenous self-governments should operate within the framework of the Canadian constitution.
3)
Provincial and territorial governments must be part of negotiations for self-government because some of the powers under negotiation may affect provincial and territorial areas of jurisdiction.
4)
Self-government powers should be harmonious with other levels of government under the constitution.
5)
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms will bind Indigenous governments.
6)
The inherent right of self-government is recognized as an existing Indigenous right under Section 35 of the Constitution Act of 1982.
1) Indigenous self government does not mean sovereignty in an international sense, but rather an enhancement of Indigenous peoples' participation in the Canadian federal system.
2) Indigenous self-governments should operate within the framework of the Canadian constitution.
3) Provincial and territorial governments must be part of negotiations for self-government because some of the powers under negotiation may affect provincial and territorial areas of jurisdiction.
6) The inherent right of self-government is recognized as an existing Indigenous right under Section 35 of the Constitution Act of 1982.