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.