Honouring and incorporating diverse Indigenous decision-making traditions

Date

2020

Authors

Lightbourn, Ryleigh

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Publisher

Research Partnerships and Knowledge Mobilization

Abstract

Bill C-92: An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families confirms the jurisdiction of Indigenous communities over children and family services. Honouring and incorporating Indigenous decision-making traditions in co-developed processes for services is an important step towards supporting the principles of Bill C-92 and working towards reconciliation.

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Keywords

Indigenous decision-making, Indigenous traditional decision-making, Indigenous legal tradition, Indigenous legal protocols, Indigenous dispute resolution systems, Indigenous conflict resolution, Indigenous alternative dispute resolution, Indigenous child protection mediation, GS 505, Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)

Citation

Lightbourn, R. (2020). Honouring and incorporating diverse Indigenous decision-making traditions. Victoria, BC: University of Victoria.