We are striving to work with identified Indigenous Communities to better understand Aboriginal and Treaty Rights and Interests as they relate to the Project area.
Aboriginal Rights are collective rights which flow from Indigenous Peoples’ continued use and occupation of certain areas. They are inherent rights which Indigenous peoples have practiced and enjoyed since before European contact.
Treaty Rights are rights set out in a treaty agreement between a First Nation and the Crown. These Rights are recognized and
affirmed by Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982.
The Constitution does not define Indigenous Rights under Section 35, but they can include:
- Aboriginal title - ownership rights to land
- Rights to occupy and use lands and resources, such as for hunting and fishing
- Cultural and social rights
Are there impacts on Aboriginal or Treaty Rights within the Project area (hunting, trapping, fishing, etc.) we should consider?
Does your community have Aboriginal and Treaty Rights and Interests (hunting, trapping, fishing, etc.)? Reach out to book a meeting:
Andrea Nokleby
anokleby@dillon.ca