Negotiation of Global Territorial Claims
Since 1975, a federal policy on land claims by Aboriginal peoples has allowed them to negotiate agreements with Canada and the provinces. These negotiated agreements include: the establishment of a land regime that replaces Indian reserves; the creation of an aboriginal government governed by a constitution that can operate with the attributes of a modern government; various consultation and accommodation mechanisms when Aboriginal rights are compromised by projects or government decisions; the practice of Aboriginal traditional activities of hunting, fishing, trapping and gathering; the implementation of measures to ensure economic development and royalty sharing over the development of natural resources; and certain compensation offered to settle financial issues.
