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About this Course
The Foundations of the Canadian Justice System
Discovering the Supreme Court of Canada
On the Bench: Supreme Court Justices
The Hearing
The Supreme Court Throughout its History
The Supreme Court's Reach in Canada and Abroad
Imagining the Supreme Court of the Future
Closing Arguments

The Supreme Court and Indigenous Rights

From Colonial Legacy to Reconciliation

The Supreme Court and Indigenous Rights

The process of reconciliation

The Supreme Court and Indigenous rights: A timeline

Explore the timeline below to learn about other landmark Supreme Court cases, and a crucial law involving Indigenous rights, over time.

The “Honour of the Crown”

The “Honour of the Crown” is a legal principle recognized by the Supreme Court. It requires that the federal and provincial governments act honourably and with integrity in all dealings with Indigenous peoples. Listen to the video below to learn more about this key principle for Indigenous rights.

Instructions

In each set, select the most accurate statement to draft a summary of the relationship between the Supreme Court and Indigenous rights.


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