The legal situation of aboriginal peoples in Canada. Topics include status, aboriginal rights, treaties, legislative jurisdiction and the constitutional framework, aboriginal claims, and self-government. Comparative references to aboriginal policy in other countries. Prerequisite(s): 1.0 credit in LAWS at the 2000 level. Lectures three hours a week.
The legal situation of aboriginal peoples in Canada. Topics include status, aboriginal rights, treaties, legislative jurisdiction and the constitutional framework, aboriginal claims, and self-government. Comparative references to aboriginal policy in other countries. Prerequisite(s): 1.0 credit in LAWS at the 2000 level. Lectures three hours a week.