Sovereignty & Self-Determination
As stated by the Chiefs of Ontario, these rights are passed on through birthright and cannot be taken away
What are inherent rights
This was a landmark legal case concerning Metis hunting rights
What is R v Powley
You should always ask for permission before doing this at cultural events or of cultural items
What is taking photographs
This realm of the circle represents your intent and is considered the foundation for meaningful relationships
What is Spirit
The first meeting with an Indigenous partner should focus on this, not making demands
What is relationship-building
This concept refers to the right of peoples to control what they grow, trade, and consume
What is Food Sovereignty
This legal test, established by the Powley case, determines who qualifies for Metis rights
What is the Powley Test
Reading a generic land acknowledgement without thought or meaning can be perceived this way
What is offensive
This realm builds on intent and represents your understanding of Indigenous-settler histories and relations
What is Mind
Supporting these types of cultural events is one way to demonstrate reciprocity with Indigenous communities
What are powwows
This form of sovereignty includes the right to control the collection, use, and preservation of a traditional knowledge
What is Data Sovereignty
This Act has not been abolished because there are fears that getting rid of it too quickly would erase First Nations’ rights and protections without creating other legal foundations
What is the Indian Act
This is a common offering to Elders and Knowledge Keepers before a meeting or event
What is medicine
This realm focuses on what you do or don’t do during engagements and relationship building
What is Body
Purchasing these from local Indigenous business and artists is a way to show respect and mutual benefit
What are gifts
This international declaration, adopted by Canada in 2021, affirms Indigenous rights including cultural preservation and land protection
What is the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)
This section of the 1982 Constitution Act protects the rights outlined in treaties
What is Section 35
This is considered “good medicine” because it brings people together and is welcome at most events
What is food
When reaching out to Indigenous communities, you should always be blear about this
What is your intent
This quality is essential when you are unsure and need to ask Indigenous partners for guidance
What is humility
This framework, abbreviated as OCAP, supports First Nations’ control over their data
What is Ownership, Control, Access, and Possession
This early treaty, also known as the Johnson-Butler Purchase, opened land near Lake Ontario for settlement
What is the Gunshot Treaty
This group of individuals are stewards of sacred knowledge and teachings in Indigenous communities
Who are Elders and Knowledge Keepers
This approach integrates both Indigenous and Western perspectives to build stringer relationships
What is Two-Eyed Seeing
The goal is not to do everything perfectly, but to build this so you can ask questions when needed
What is a relationship