Overthinking Conflict

This week we continue our conversation with Roshan Danesh as it shifts to explore the Canadian context. Terra Nellius Doctrine of Discovery Social Darwinism Residential School Indian Act British North America Act Section 35 of the Canadian Constitution UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Sections 91 and Section 92 of the Canadian Constitution South African Apartheid Truth and Reconciliation Committee of Canada The Canadian Government announced a setting a principled foundation for advancing renewed relationships with Indigenous Peoples based on the Recognition of Rights July 14, 2017 Read the full announcement here  Summary of the Principles The Government of Canada recognizes that: All relations with Indigenous peoples need to be based on the recognition and implementation of their right to self-determination, including the inherent right of self-government. Reconciliation is a fundamental purpose of section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. The honour of the Crown guides the conduct of