ONLINE MEETING: Indigenous Jurisdiction and the Reference re An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families, 2024 SCC 5
This meeting is being hosted by the Aboriginal Law - Vancouver Island Section.
Speakers: |
Naiomi Metallic, Associate Professor or Law, Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University
Claire Truesdale, Partner, JFK Law
Julie Daum, Mediator & Facilitator, Carrior Sekani Family Services |
Time: |
Friday, May 24, 2024, 12:00pm - 1:30pm (PT) |
CPD Hours: |
1.50 hour |
Synopsis
On February 9, 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada issued its highly anticipated decision in Reference re An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families, 2024 SCC 5. In the decision, the Court held that the entirety of An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth, and families, SC 2019, c. 24 is constitutional, noting that the “essential matter addressed by the Act involves protecting the well-being of Indigenous children, youth and families by promoting the delivery of culturally appropriate child and family services and, in so doing, advancing the process of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples”. The Court signaled that Parliament can affirm the inherent rights to self-government of Indigenous peoples, including the jurisdiction to make laws in relation to child and family services, through legislation that binds the federal government.
Naiomi Metallic, Claire Truesdale and Julie Daum discuss the implications of this case, including the enforcement of Indigenous laws and “legislative reconciliation”.
Territorial Acknowledgement
This event will be broadcast from the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish and Musqueam First Nations. We encourage members to explore the rich history and knowledge of Indigenous people, and to continue learning about their experience in Canada past and present.
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