December 10th episode PART 1
APTN InFocus presents a new feature. We’ve assembled some of the country’s most prominent thinkers…
UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
December 10th episode PART 2
APTN InFocus presents a new feature. We’ve assembled some of the country’s most prominent thinkers…
Canada finally backs UN Indigenous declaration
The Canadian government said Friday it had endorsed the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Government attack on declaration reveals true colours: critic
The Conservative government’s continued attack against the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples on the international stage reflects their reluctance to follow through on a promise to partially endorse the document at home, says the NDP’s Aboriginal affairs critic.
Ottawa continues mulling how to endorse UN declaration
The federal government is still examining “how to best formalize” its endorsement of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, but appears to stand by its position outlined during debates last week at the UN Human Rights Council that collective rights to not equate to human rights.