LAC Forum on Canadian Democracy

Aboriginal Issues

This section highlights past and present matters of importance to Aboriginal communities across Canada.

Nunavut 10^th Anniversary Celebration

On the occasion of the 10^th anniversary of Nunavut, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) is hosting a one-day celebratory event to promote informed reflection and dialogue on the past, present and future of Nunavut. Read more »

Aboriginal Treaties By J.R. Miller, University of Saskatchewan

Treaties between Aboriginal peoples and the Crown are important building blocks of modern Canada. They legitimize the presence of non-Aboriginal newcomers through agreements to share territory. They encourage social cohesion by facilitating relations between Natives and newcomers. And since they gained constitutional protection under the constitution adopted in 1982, treaties become part of the country's foundational documents. Read more »

Spirit and Intent: Understanding Aboriginal Treaties
A Fascinating New Exhibition at Library and Archives Canada

Library and Archives Canada (LAC) is proud to launch its latest exhibition Spirit and Intent: Understanding Aboriginal reaties on September 24, 2007. The exhibition showcases a wide selection of treaty documents dating from the 1600s to the 1990s. In addition to these documents from the collection of Library and Archives Canada, visitors will discover interesting items loaned from other Canadian cultural institutions. Read more »