United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Canada has a strong record of supporting and advancing Aboriginal and treaty rights domestically and is committed to continuing to work internationally on indigenous issues.

On November 12, 2010, the Government of Canada formally endorsed the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in a manner fully consistent with Canada’s Constitution and laws.

• Canada’s Statement of Support on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
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  • Canada Endorses the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples 
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