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First Nations governments
Recommendation 46:
Partner with other organizations (such as the Office of the Human Rights Commissioner, CLEBC, law schools, Indigenous and legal organizations) to provide bootcamps and other training opportunities for lawyers or law students about Indigenous Peoples’ human rights. This case-based education should address the different elements in bringing a case: What is discrimination on prohibited grounds? Where are examples of evidence? Does the fact that no one witnessed an event mean that no case for discrimination can be brought? Training should include systemic features and intersectionality of the discrimination that Indigenous Peoples experience based on race and gender, geographic and socio-economic status, etc.
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Recommendation 45:
Explore options to support greater access to justice for Indigenous Peoples in this area, including Indigenous human rights legal aid funding, administered by the Legal Services Society or a similar organization, to support Indigenous Peoples in making and advancing claims.
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Recommendation 44:
Advocate, perhaps with the Office of the Human Rights Commissioner, Indigenous political organizations and legal advocacy organizations, for legal representation at the filing stage through to resolution, for Indigenous claimants.
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Recommendation 43:
Develop a website using plain and easily accessible language to provide Indigenous Peoples with information and to guide them through stages of the application process. The website should feature case-based examples, specific to Indigenous Peoples; short videos to illustrate the BCHRT process; and a guide to help people through the BCHRT process.
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Recommendation 31:
Include Indigenous dispute resolution models, mediators and peacemakers in BCHRT mediation or settlement discussions. Consider use of co-mediation or joint processes involving Indigenous Peoples.
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Advocate to add Indigenous identity as a protected ground to the Code. Current grounds of discrimination under the Code (including based on race, colour, ancestry or religion) do not adequately address the discrimination Indigenous Peoples report experiencing. This would send a message of inclusion and reflect the individual and collective nature of Indigenous human rights.
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Broaden the concept of human rights to incorporate international human rights principles as reflected in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and Indigenous legal traditions, in the Code and BCHRT operations and practice.
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Recommendation 3:
Take tangible steps to turn words into action through a diverse range of implementation initiatives that reflect the minimum standards in the UN Declaration.
There is no “one size fits all” approach to implementation; it will differ based on the context and the community.
As such, it would be beneficial for Indigenous Nations and Crown governments to advance new models of consent-based agreements in a number of different areas, such as aquaculture and community-industry agreements.
A legislative amendment could be made to allow decision-makers to enter into agreements and arrangements with Indigenous Nations, allowing legislative space for self-government.
There is no “one size fits all” approach to implementation; it will differ based on the context and the community.
As such, it would be beneficial for Indigenous Nations and Crown governments to advance new models of consent-based agreements in a number of different areas, such as aquaculture and community-industry agreements.
A legislative amendment could be made to allow decision-makers to enter into agreements and arrangements with Indigenous Nations, allowing legislative space for self-government.
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Support a central focus on Indigenous peoples choosing how they will organize and govern themselves consistent with the right to self-determination.
Indigenous self-determination is foundational to the UN Declaration.
Historically, self-government agreements have been paternalistic and subject to discriminatory colonial policies.
Advancing Indigenous self-government will require the BC government to invest in the work being implemented by Nations.
The right to self-determination necessarily includes the recognition and revitalization of Indigenous laws and legal systems.
The BC government should support this work apart from achieving agreements on other outcomes (i.e., resources), and without demanding a prescribed Crown role in the rebuilding effort.
Indigenous self-determination is foundational to the UN Declaration.
Historically, self-government agreements have been paternalistic and subject to discriminatory colonial policies.
Advancing Indigenous self-government will require the BC government to invest in the work being implemented by Nations.
The right to self-determination necessarily includes the recognition and revitalization of Indigenous laws and legal systems.
The BC government should support this work apart from achieving agreements on other outcomes (i.e., resources), and without demanding a prescribed Crown role in the rebuilding effort.
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Prioritizing affordable housing is essential for poverty reduction and economic security of women experiencing violence.
This community needs assessment and review of the academic and grey literature clearly shows that women experiencing violence face many challenges to securing affordable housing, with the most foundational barrier being unaffordability of housing and chronic poverty. Women experiencing violence need to find housing that is actually affordable (no more than 30% of her income) so that they are able to avoid a cycle of poverty.
We recommend that all levels of government commit to building adequate and affordable housing that fits the needs of women and their children experiencing violence.
This community needs assessment and review of the academic and grey literature clearly shows that women experiencing violence face many challenges to securing affordable housing, with the most foundational barrier being unaffordability of housing and chronic poverty. Women experiencing violence need to find housing that is actually affordable (no more than 30% of her income) so that they are able to avoid a cycle of poverty.
We recommend that all levels of government commit to building adequate and affordable housing that fits the needs of women and their children experiencing violence.
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