Canadian Policies Affecting Indigenous Peoples

Canadian Indigenous Policy:

• British Columbia Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act Action Plan (2022)
• The Attorney General of Canada’s Directive on Civil Litigation Involving Indigenous Peoples (2019)
• Prime Minister Announces Changes to the Cabinet Committees (2018)
• Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade Mandate Letter (2018)
• Engagement Towards a Recognition and Implementation of Rights Framework: Public Engagement Guide (2018)
• Government of Canada to Create Recognition and Implementation of Rights Framework (2018)
• Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Mandate Letter (2017)
• Minister of Indigenous Services Mandate Letter (2017)
• Prime Minister Announces 100 Wellington to Become Space for Indigenous Peoples (2017)
• New Ministers to Support the Renewed Relationship with Indigenous Peoples (2017)
• Working Group of Ministers on the Review of Laws and Policies Related to Indigenous Peoples (2017)
• Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on Advancing Reconciliation with Inidgenous peoples (2016)
• Statement by the Prime Minister on Release of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (2015)
• Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada Mandate Letter (2015)
• Aboriginal Consultation and Accommodation: Updated Guidelines for Federal Officials to Fufill the Duty to Consult (2011)
• The Government of Canada's Approach to Implementation of the Inherent Right and the Negotiation of Aboriginal Self-Government (2010)
• Aboriginal Roundtable to Kelowna Accord: Aboriginal Policy Negotiations 2004-2005 (2006)
• First Ministers and National Aboriginal Leaders Strengthening Relationships and Closing the Gap - The Failed Kelowna Accord (2005)
• The Crown’s Fiduciary Relationship with Aboriginal Peoples (2002)
• Aboriginal Self-Government (1999)
• Gathering Strength: Canada’s Aboriginal Action Plan (1997)
• Aboriginal Self-Government: The Government of Canada’s Approach to Implementation of the Inherent Right and the Negotiation of Aboriginal Self-Government (1995)
• Statement of the Government of Canada on Indian Policy - The White Paper (1969)
• A Survey of the Contemporary Indians of Canada: Economic, Political, Educational Needs and Policies (1966) –Hawthorne Report
• Report on the Affairs of the Indians of Canada - Bagot Report (1845-47)

Canadian Indigenous Health Program:

• Canadian Indian Health Policy (1979)

Canadian Indigenous Government Support Program:

• Redesigning the Indian Government Support Program: Overview of Policy Proposal (2009)
• Tribal Council Funding Program Policy
• Indian and Inuit Management Development Program Policy
• Band Support Funding Program Policy
• Band Employee Benefits Program Policy
• Band Advisory Services Program Policy

Economic Development:

• Canadian Federal Framework for Aboriginal Economic Development (2009)

Education:

• INAC First Nation Education Policy Framework: Regional Dialogue - Presentation (2006)

Foreign Policy

• Indigenous Peoples and Rights within Canadian Foreign Policy (1997)

Information:

• Access to Information and Privacy: Process and Compliance Manual (2008)
• Communications Policy of the Government of Canada (2006)

Civil Litigation:

British Columbia Directives on Civil Litigation involving Indigenous Peoples (2022)

Department of Justice Principles Respecting the Government of Canada’s Relationship with Indigenous Peoples (2017)

Northern Contaminated Sites Program:

• Canadian Environment, Health and Safety Policy (2006)

Northern Development:

• Canada's Northern Strategy: Our North, Our Heritage, Our Future (2009)
• Northern Petroleum Resource Management Policy
• Memorandum of Understanding between Indian and Northern Affairs Canada and Yukon Energy, Mines and Resources Concerning The Interim Provisions of the Canada-Yukon Oil and Gas Accord in Relation to the Offshore (2008)

Reserve Land:

• Additions to Reserves Policy: Urban Reserves (2008)
• Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management (1996)

Water Management Program:

• Water Monitoring Business Plan
• A Policy Respecting the Prohibition of Bulk Water Removal from Major River Basins in Nunavut
• A Policy Respecting the Prohibition of Bulk Water Removal from Major River Basins in the Northwest Territories