How will the Mikmaq and Maliseet be represented in negotiations?
Canada wants these negotiations to be inclusive and will work with the other parties to ensure that as many potential beneficiaries are represented in these processes as possible to address both Aboriginal and treaty rights. Currently, First Nations are represented at the negotiation tables by Provincial aggregate organizations that work closely with Native Councils in their respective provinces. There are 34 Mi’kmaq and Maliseet First Nations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and the Gaspé region of Québec who are potentially affected by the Supreme Court of Canada Marshall decision. The Peace and Friendship Treaties were signed by groups of Mi’kmaq and Maliseet before the concept of “Bands” was introduced by the Indian Act in 1876. Today, Canada views Mi’kmaq and Maliseet Bands as the modern day successors of the original groups that signed the treaties. Canada will continue to encourage First Nations to work with other Aboriginal groups to try to ensure an inclusiv
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