LAW599
UNDRIP & Canadian Law
(Rebeca Macias Gimenez)
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Instructor(s): Professor Rebeca Macias Gimenez
Course credit: 3
Method of presentation: Seminar
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METHOD OF EVALUATION
Student performance in the first section of the course will be evaluated based on a short midterm essay assignment (40%). The final assignment will consist of students’ presentations on case studies (40%). Students will also be evaluated based on substantive contributions to class discussion throughout the course (20%).
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course explores different possibilities for the implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous peoples in Canadian Law as a functional aid for the application of Indigenous Laws in Canada. More specifically, the course will outline the history of UNDRIP in International Law, with a focus on the expertise and advocacy of Indigenous groups; explore the process of passing UNDRIP legislation and the creation of the Action Plan for domestic implementation. The course also examines the implementation process in international jurisdictions, such as New Zealand and Australia, and Canadian jurisdictions, such as British Columbia and Northwest Territories. Finally, students will learn about and discuss the role and force of UNDRIP in Canadian law through case law, legislation, and Indigenous-Crown agreements.
SPECIAL COMMENTS
Description updated 2025-26. Please contact the instructor for any specific questions you may have related to this particular course section.
REQUIRED TEXTS (IF ANY)
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