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There Is No Free: An Indigenous Informed Perspective On Free, Prior And Informed Consent, Nicole Burns
There Is No Free: An Indigenous Informed Perspective On Free, Prior And Informed Consent, Nicole Burns
Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)
Many Indigenous nations in Canada are faced with complex issues surrounding proposed development on their lands. There are numerous rights frameworks that support Indigenous Peoples’ inherent rights, which includes their right to free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) in relation to any development that would impact their lands. This case study examined the various perspectives of Matawa First Nations in regard to their experiences of consultation with government and industry. This study was conducted by performing document review and analysis of three focus groups (n=20), a video analysis of the APTN documentary series Ring of Fire and survey distribution and …
Free, Prior, And Informed Decision-Making About Proposed Development On Indigenous Territories In Northern Ontario, Courtney Arseneau
Free, Prior, And Informed Decision-Making About Proposed Development On Indigenous Territories In Northern Ontario, Courtney Arseneau
Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)
This case study examined the experiences of consultation and consent-seeking processes among nine Indigenous communities in northern Ontario that, individually and collectively, are faced with complex decisions to be made since the discovery of several significant mineral deposits on their traditional territories. In examining the processes involved in making informed development decisions, this dissertation addressed four key research questions: 1) What are the roles, processes, laws and rights frameworks that influence resource governance in the Matawa First Nations region? 2) How is free, prior, and informed decision-making described by people living and working in the Matawa First Nations region? 3) …