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 The Right to Water and Indigenous Water Sovereignty

Environment and Climate • June 15, 2026

The Right to Water and Indigenous Water Sovereignty

Introduction Human health, well-being, and survival are intricately connected to water. As an essential chemical component of our human bodies,…

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 The Accessible Canada Act and First Nations: Promises and Limits

Governance and Policy • July 11, 2025

The Accessible Canada Act and First Nations: Promises and Limits

Introduction The Accessible Canada Act (ACA) came into force in 2019, with the goal of realizing “a barrier-free Canada by…

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 Who Governs Emergency Information? OCAP® and First Nations Fire and Flood Response

Governance and Policy • August 21, 2026

Who Governs Emergency Information? OCAP® and First Nations Fire and Flood Response

Introduction Wildfires and floods continue to pose significant emergency-management challenges for First Nations in Canada, including communities in British ...

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 The Right to Water and Indigenous Water Sovereignty

Governance and Policy • June 15, 2026

The Right to Water and Indigenous Water Sovereignty

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 First Nations Data Governance and the Challenge of Anonymous Research

Governance and Policy • February 20, 2026

First Nations Data Governance and the Challenge of Anonymous Research

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 Why Indigenous Jurisdiction Matters in Education

Governance and Policy • February 6, 2026

Why Indigenous Jurisdiction Matters in Education

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 Our take: Six key highlights for Indigenous Peoples in Canada’s 2025 Federal Budget

Governance and Policy • November 10, 2025

Our take: Six key highlights for Indigenous Peoples in Canada’s 2025 Federal Budget

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 The Accessible Canada Act and First Nations: Promises and Limits

Governance and Policy • July 11, 2025

The Accessible Canada Act and First Nations: Promises and Limits

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 Jordan’s Principle

Governance and Policy • May 30, 2025

Jordan’s Principle

What is Jordan’s Principle? Named in honour of Jordan River Anderson, Jordan’s Principle describes Canada’s legal obligation to ensure First Nati...

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 A Guide to Modern Treaty Negotiations in Canada

Governance and Policy • March 4, 2025

A Guide to Modern Treaty Negotiations in Canada

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 Medical Transportation for First Nations and Inuit in Canada: Economic Costs vs Accounting Costs

Governance and Policy • December 13, 2024

Medical Transportation for First Nations and Inuit in Canada: Economic Costs vs Accounting Costs

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 Beyond Federal Transfers: Renewing Indigenous Economies (Book Review)

Governance and Policy • October 11, 2024

Beyond Federal Transfers: Renewing Indigenous Economies (Book Review)

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