Post on 21-Dec-2015
Individual and Collective Rights!
Chapter 4
Chapter Goals
What are collective rights? What legislation establishes the
collective rights of groups in Canada?
Why do some groups have collective rights and not others?
Why are collective rights important to all Canadians?
Create a definition for the terms below:
First Nations:– Umbrella name of the diverse Aboriginal
Peoples Metis:
– One of mixed European & Aboriginal Ancestry
Inuit:– “The People” – native inhabitants of the
arctic north (Eskimo means “Eaters of Raw Flesh”)
Anglophone:– An English speaking Canadian (1st language)
Francophone:– A French speaking Canadian (1st language)
Collective Rights & Legislation First Nations:
– Indian Act & Treaties (Historic & Modern)
Metis:– Manitoba Act & Modern Treaties
Inuit:– Modern Treaties
Anglophone & Francophone:– Constitution (Charter of Rights & Freedoms
section)
Groups in Canada
With a partner, come up with a list for all the people groups you can think of in Canada.
If you were a member of a culturally distinct group, what three things would you want the law to protect for you?
Why are those three freedoms so important to you?
Collective Rights
Define the following:– Collective Identity: The shared identity of a group of
people, especially because of a common language and culture
– Collective RightsRights guaranteed to specific groups in
Canadian society for historical and constitutional reasons.