UN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR CONDUCTS RESEARCH ON CANADA'S RELATIONS WITH FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE
Akwesasne First Stop in Cross-Country Investigation
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Akwesasne’s Grand Chief Mike Kanentakeron Mitchell presented Mr. James Anaya, UN Special Rapporteur, with a gift of a wooden lacrosse stick. During their discussions, Mr. Anaya said he has been previously aware of Akwesasne’s issues with Canada. He visited the territory on Oct. 7 to understand those issues firsthand, as he conducted a nationwide investigation of Canada’s relationship with First Nations people. Photo courtesy of MCA.
(October 16, 2013) TERRITORY OF AKWESASNE – United Nations Special Rapporteur James Anaya visited Canada this week on a special assignment, conducting hearings across the country to examine the relationship between the government of Canada and F...
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