Self-Government In Nunavut

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This paper examines and analyzes a land claims agreement in Canada known as the Nunavut Agreement, that is intended to attenuate aboriginal self-government over a widespread region. The paper details the origins of the agreement, its purpose, controversial issues associated with the agreement, and advantages associated with the agreement.

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Introduction
The Inherent Right of Self-government
Self-Government And The Land Rights Process
A Summary Of The Most Urgent Treaty Issues
Self-government Is Good For The Environment
Self-government Is Good For The Economy
Self-government Is Good for Native Culture
Focusing On The Future
Defining Success
Sharing Implementation Responsibilities

From the Paper:

"In 1995 the elected (June 12, 1991) national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, Ovide Mercredi--representing some 1.5 million Indians from more than 600 bands across Canada--repeatedly espoused his belief that "aboriginal people, as the land's original inhabitants, have inherent rights to self-government." He warned that aboriginals would not allow their concerns to be transgressed in discussions taking place in the wake of the October defeat of the Quebec referendum on dominion. Mercredi had participated in talks formulating the 1992 Charlottetown accord, which, had it been adopted, would have supported self-government and treaty review for Canada's Indian population."

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