Nation to Nation: the Law of Consultation and Accommodation

In 1999 EAGLE produced a set of educational materials that closely explored the legal obligations of government and industry to consult with Aboriginal Peoples.  Since that time we have continued to update the 'Law of Consultation and Accommodation', which now includes the culmination of knowledge gained through our work on the Haida TFL 39 case.  Additions to this material continue as new case law is established.  We offer Educational Workshops on this often complex subject to Aboriginal Peoples, Aboriginal organizations, and other interested parties on request.  Topics discussed in our Workshops include:

• Section 35(1) of the Constitution Act, 1982
• The Crown's Obligations to Consult and Accommodate
• Public Consultation and Citizen Participation
• Canadian Governments and the Division of Powers
• Federal Government Policies and Responsibilities
• Provincial Government Policies and Responsibilities
• Environmental Assessments
• Other Possible Sources of a Duty to Consult
• Third Parties and Local Governments
• Empowering Aboriginal Peoples within Consultation
• Know your Land and Laws
• Case Studies
• Consultation is not Enough
• Media

Water: Lifeblood of the Land

In June 2004 EAGLE published a set of comprehensive materials that closely examine Aboriginal Peoples' Water Rights in British Columbia.  Research has continued on this topic, and is now being expanded to a national scope in order to respond to the current water crisis in many Aboriginal communities nation-wide.  We offer Educational Workshops to Aboriginal Peoples, Aboriginal organizations, and other interested parties on request.  Topics discussed in our Workshops include:

• Indigenous Perspectives on Water
• The Global Water Crisis
• Jurisdiction and Management of the Water Resource
• The Federal Government's Powers Over Water
• Provincial Governments' Powers Over Water
• Sources of Aboriginal Peoples' Title and Rights to Water
• Reserve lands and Indian Act Powers Over Water
• Competing Uses of Water and Impacts on Aboriginal Peoples
• The Protection of Water in Relation to Forestry
• The Protection of Water in Relation to Mining
• The Protection of Water in Relation to Oil and Gas Development
• Ecosystem Based Management
• Protective Actions
• Several Other Topics Relating to Water Protection

Future Workshops

EAGLE continues to develop its education program with the objective of providing adept and precise environmental protection information to Aboriginal communities, Aboriginal organizations, and other interested parties.  In addition to staying current with our existing materials, we are also developing information regarding oil and gas development and other types of energy related matters, forests, mining, sacred sites, fishing, and toxins.  Please check our website often for updates to our Educational Workshops.

For further information or to request an Educational Workshop, please click here.