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Bill C-262: The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission has called Canada to adopt and implement the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as “the framework for reconciliation" (Call to Action #43). Bill C-262 will ensure that Canada’s laws are in harmony with the Declaration.

But we need your help. 262 is currently in the Senate and it needs to get through committee and to 3rd vote in the next few months or it will not achieve royal assent.

Indigenous Peoples have been pushing for the Declaration for over 35 years—and the issues have not been resolved during that time.

Will you add your voice to the calls for Canada to move forward on a path—not just towards reconciliation, but a path towards equality and justice? Will you take action to #passbillc262?

 

TAKE ACTION!

Here are 3 important actions you can take in 3 minutes to support Bill C-262!

  • Send a quick e-letter to all the Senators urging them to support the quick passage of Bill C262! Click here to fire off the KAIROS E-Letter!

 

  • Take a photo of yourself (or with your communtity group) showing your support of Bill C262, and post to social media. “I support Bill C-262!” "We support Indigenous rights!" Use the hashtags #passBillC262 #UNDRIP #SenCA. If it's helpful, you can download a #PassBillC262 poster here.

 

  • Email or call Senator Don Plett (Manitoba), the Opposition Whip, expressing your personal support for Bill C-262 and asking him not to delay the passage of this vital legislation—don.plett@sen.parl.gc.ca; 613-992-0180.

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    In 1982, the United Nations began work on a document to protect the human rights of Indigenous Peoples globally. It took them 25 years to finish that work.

    The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples was eventually adopted by the UN in 2007 – with Canada voting against it. It was finally endorsed by Canada in 2010.

    Canada has stated that they would put into place the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which call for the Declaration to be adopted and implemented.

    Canada now has the chance to become a world leader upholding Indigenous rights by fully standing behind this seminal document.

    This Declaration would go a long way to establishing a new relationship between Canada and Indigenous Peoples, and go a long way to improving the lives of Indigenous Peoples.

    We call upon the Canadian government to fully adopt and implement the Declaration, and stand up for the rights of Indigenous Peoples. We call on Canada to adopt Bill C-262 to this effect.

    Will you sign?

  • Latest from the blog

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    Urgent: Tell Senate to Support Bill C262

    May 15  ·  By  ·  Share

    We need your help today.

    Tomorrow, the Senate is set to vote on whether to send Bill C-262, An Act to ensure that the laws of Canada are in harmony with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, to committee for review.

    To ensure that the bill passes, we need your help ensuring that all Senators are present and voting in support of the Bill.

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    Obstructing UNDRIP Bill Amounts to Racism

    Apr 25  ·  By  ·  Share

    Cree Senator Mary Jane McCallum says too much is at stake for Bill C-262 to die on the Senate floor.

    The former university professor and long time advocate for Indigenous rights tells APTN News that “by obstructing the vote the senate is feeding into the cycle of manufactured violence toward Indigenous peoples by not providing them the opportunity to move forward in a positive direction.”

    For more, read the following article by APTN's Justin Brake—aptnnews.ca/2019/04/18/

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    Press Release: Senators must be there for reconciliation

    Apr 02  ·  By  ·  Share

    Yesterday, April 1st, representatives of various Indigenous and allied groups had a press conference across from Parliament Hill, just as Bill C262 is about to be debated by a Senate committee. Groups were there to urge the Senate to pass the Bill and ensure that the UN Declaration is passed into law. The press release follows:

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    Supporters on 7-day fast to support UNDRIP!

    Mar 12  ·  By  ·  1 reaction  ·  Share

    We wanted to share some news about some of the incredible support this initiative is getting. People all across Canada have begun fasting for the passage of Bill C-262 in the Senate. They are fasting for political leaders to do what’s right - to honour Indigenous rights and to embrace the UNDRIP.

    Read more

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