Treaties
A treaty is a formal and binding written agreement between actors in international law. It is usually entered into by sovereign states and international organizations, but can sometimes include individuals, business entities, and other legal persons. A treaty may also be known as an international agreement, protocol, covenant, convention, pact, or exchange of letters, among other terms. Regardless of terminology, only instruments that are legally binding upon the parties are considered treaties pursuant to, and governed by, international law.Treaties are roughly analogous to contracts, in that they establish the rights, duties, and binging obligations of the parties. They vary significantly …
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DDN: Dundurn Press · 12 November 2024 English
The political life of Dene leader Georges Erasmus — a radical Native rights crusader widely regarded as one of the most important Indigenous leaders of the past fifty years. For …
It proposed to abolish the Indian Act and the Treaties, and to assimilate First Nations. These ideas … remember hearing was about the Dene version of Treaties 8 and 11. That we never extinguished our title … approached the numbered treaties. I discovered many years later that the numbered treaties were all the same …
UOP: University of Ottawa Press · 12 November 2024 English
Dangling in the Glimmer of Hope met en lumière les actions entreprises par des universitaires en réponse à certains des appels à l’action de la Commission de vérité et réconciliation. …
Aboriginal language rights are reinforced by the Treaties. iii. The federal government has a responsibility … international law, constitutional law, and under the Treaties. 19. We call upon the federal government, in … Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Treaties, and Aboriginal rights, and Indigenous teachings …
UMP: University of Manitoba Press · 7 November 2024 English
“This book is absolutely amazing and one of the most original collections that I have read in many years. Intended for everyone who inhabits Turtle Island—Indigenous and settler alike—Manomin encourages …
colonial governments deliberately misinterpreted treaties in their own favour—as “proof-of-purchase”—and … and the United States will honour and implement Treaties specifically as they move to acknowledge international …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 21 October 2024 English
While IISD's reputation as a convenor, a trusted thought leader, and a go-to source on key issues within the sustainable development field is stronger than ever, the work happening outside …
experts are advising governments on how to revise treaties or draft new policies, plans, and legislation …
UCP: University of Calgary Press · 20 October 2024 English
Essential for understanding and mobilizing public health efforts.
which were passed in 1907,47 or the signing of Treaties 6, 7, or 8 in the late nineteenth century, which … public health from First Nation communities in Treaties 6, 7, and 8. Chapters 8 through 12 are organized …
MQUP: McGill-Queen's University Press · 15 October 2024 English
Sanctuary in Pieces documents the evolving nature of sanctuary in settler societies. Drawing on archival research and interviews in Montreal/Mooniyaang/Tiohtià:ke, Madokoro explores the history of protection and hospitality over two …
fought the coerced negotiations of the numbered treaties in the west. Riel was tried and convicted for …
MQUP: McGill-Queen's University Press · 15 October 2024 English
The Past, Present, and Future of Canadian Cities explores the historical functions of municipalities, their current ability to tackle major problems, and how to unlock the potential of cities to …
negotiations and approval procedures, especially when treaties impact them directly. As a descriptive theory …
ACWS: Alberta Council of Women's Shelters · 24 September 2024 English
We know Zabjek, this book tells the stories of the that the impacts of the COVID-19 women who fought for safe places and pandemic continue to place increasing supports for …
to acknowledge the traditional territories and treaties at all our meetings, at both the board level and …
CHRC: Canadian Human Rights Commission · 20 September 2024 English
21 Introduction to Info Source Info Source describes the programs and activities, and the information holdings related to programs and activities, of government institutions subject to the Access to Information …
and obligations enshrined in the human rights treaties to which Canada is a party. The Commission also …
SPCW: Social Planning Council of Winnipeg · 19 September 2024 English
A Brief History Social Planning Council of Winnipeg 1919 to 2024 The origin of the Social Planning Council (SPCW) For example, a spirit of cooperation among reflects the diverse and …
initiatives related to COVID-19. Launch of The Land and Treaties EAL Curriculum. In collaboration with IPW, MANSO …