Decolonizing Decisions

Decolonizing Decisions

ByAndrea

The guidebook is crafted to delve into the interconnectedness of
systems thinking, Indigenous law, the mandates of the Truth and Reconciliation
Commission (TRC), and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous
Peoples (UNDRIP). Rather than pigeonholing Indigenous peoples as mere
participants in existing structures, the guidebook argues for their recognition as
sovereign rights-holders within the multi-juridical context of Canada. Furthermore,
the guidebook challenges systemic limitations in Eurocentric legal frameworks that
have not yet fully recognized the distinct Indigenous legal systems that apply
universally across the lands currently called Canada, influencing all who inhabit
them.

“Living in a Van Down By The River” meet Me there: Decolonizing the Legal System: Embracing Indigenous Laws for a More Equitable Future
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“Living in a Van Down By The River” meet Me there: Decolonizing the Legal System: Embracing Indigenous Laws for a More Equitable Future

ByAndrea

Introduction “Living in a van down by the river” is often used as a metaphor for failure or a lack of ambition. However, in the context of addressing colonial legacies and the ongoing struggle against white supremacy, this phrase can be seen as a rallying call for historically marginalized communities to come together and build…

Deconstructing the Modern Indian Agent: Addressing Colonial Legacies and Embracing Indigenous Legal Frameworks in the Pursuit of Reconciliation
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Deconstructing the Modern Indian Agent: Addressing Colonial Legacies and Embracing Indigenous Legal Frameworks in the Pursuit of Reconciliation

ByAndrea

Introduction: The historical role of the Indian Agent in Canada exemplifies the complexities and challenges of addressing colonial legacies within legal scholarship and practice. Contemporary legal professionals, particularly those pursuing advanced academic research, bear the responsibility of recognizing and analyzing the continuing impact of such legacies on Indigenous Peoples. This essay will delve into the…

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Decolonizing Decision-Making Processes In Canada: Towards Truth And Reconciliation

ByAndrea

Abstract: In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the role that settler colonialism has played in shaping biases in decision-making processes and structures in Canada. Ruck and Wolfe’s concept of the frontier provides a valuable framework for understanding the ways in which colonization has shaped mainstream Canada’s worldviews and power structures. This…