Who Knows?
This term is often seen as a bare-minimum legal requirement and does not reflect a mutual dialogue
What is consultation
This word means "thank you" in Anishinaabemowin
What is Miigwech
This is the preferred broad term to use when referring to First Nation, Metis, and Inuit peoples collectively
What is Indigenous
This is the agreements between specific groups of First Nations, Métis or Inuit and the Crown (government) that recognize certain rights, such as rights to land and resources
What are Treaty Rights
What is the name of the document you (hopefully) read to prepare for todays Lunch & Learn
What is Braiding Pathways
This type of meeting is often preferred because it helps build trust
What is an in-person meeting
This symbolizes a separate-but-equal- relationship between two entities based on mutual benefit and respect for each party's inherent freedom of movement
What is the Two-Row Wampum Belt
By connecting these three reals to frame our intentions, knowledge and actions, we can move ahead on the journey to build meaningful relationships
What is Mind, Body and Spirit
This is a formal statement that recognizes and respects Indigenous Peoples as traditional stewards of this land and the enduring relationship that exists between Indigenous Peoples and their traditional territories.
What is a Land Acknowledgement
These are the four stages of the Engagement Planning Roadmap
What is Prepare, Design, Implement, & Communicate and Evaluate
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) issued this number of Calls to Action that speak to all sectors of Canadian society
What are 94 Calls to Action
These types of projects may trigger the Duty to Consult due to their potential impacts on the environment
What are (but not limited to) transportation projects, waterway-impacting developments, and projects that can impact economic rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities
To ensure clarity, you should limit your use of these, especially when discussing technical topics
What are abbreviations
A common mistake is failing to engage Indigenous partners at there two critical times
What is early and often
Engagement plans should be this, to accommodate input from Indigenous partners
What is flexible
This 1818 treaty, also known as the Rice Lake purchase, involved 1.9 million acres of land
What is Treaty 20
This commission was created to inform Canadians about the history of residential schools
What is the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)
This legal duty requires governments to engage with Indigenous groups when projects may affect their rights
What is the Duty to Consult and Accommodate
These three processes, often overlapping, are essential in working with Indigenous communities
What is consultation, engagement, and relationship
This process is broader than legal consultation and includes gather gathering feedback from Indigenous communities
What is engagement
What duty is considered sacred by Indigenous communities when human remains are uncovered during development
What is the duty to protect and respectfully handle ancestors, not treat them as archaeological resources
These principles guide Inuit ways of living a good life through respect, responsibility, and community
What is IQ (Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit)
This principal ensures First Nations children receive the services they need without delay due to jurisdictional disputes
What is the Jordan's Principle
This 1995 crisis in Ontario involved a land dispute and the occupation of a military camp by the Stony Point First Nation
What is the Ipperwash Crisis
This Ontario ministry was established as a result of the Ipperwash Crisis
What is the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs