"All doctrines, policies and practices based on advocating superiority of peoples or individuals
on the basis of national origin or racial, religious, ethnic or cultural differences
are racist, scientifically false, legally invalid, morally condemnable and socially unjust."
—UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Key Online Resources
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The Doctrine of Discovery
Sylvia McAdam Saysewahum describes the Doctrine of Discovery as the "fairy dust" that has been used as a legal justification to usurp Indigenous lands. Find out more:
Videos ► Language and Legal Background ► Buffy St. Marie on the Doctrine ► Anglican Church of Canada Video ► Mennonite Church Video (USA) Articles and Documents ► Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery (by Sylvia McAdam Saysewahum) ► Pamphlet from the Anglican Church ► Background and Resources from the United Church of Canada ►The “Doctrine of Discovery” and Terra Nullius: A Catholic Response |
Haudenosaunee (Seneca) Chief Oren Lyons provides an overview
on the Doctrine of Discovery. See more details here. |
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An Overview of the Great Peace of Montreal.
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Early Treaties
Find out more about the Great Peace of Montreal and the Treaty of Niagara: The Great Peace of Montreal ► Pointe-à-Callière Museum article ► Canadian Museum of History article The Treaty of Niagara ► Video by Alan Corbiere on the 250th anniversary of the Treaty of Niagara ► Canadian Encyclopedia article ► John Borrows: Wampum at Niagara: The Royal Proclamation, Canadian Legal History, and Self-Government |
Classroom Connections
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Spiritual Reflections
For use by faith and spirituality groups: Reflecting on Early Encounters by Rev. Dr. Karen Hamilton. |
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The Jesuit Forum for Social Faith and Justice
70 St. Mary Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1J3
416-927-7887
www.jesuitforum.ca
contact@jesuitforum.ca
Web banner artwork by Patuo'kn Illustration and Design and Diane Montreuil
Listening to Indigenous Voices is published by Novalis and produced in collaboration with KAIROS and Centre justice et foi
The Jesuit Forum for Social Faith and Justice
70 St. Mary Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1J3
416-927-7887
www.jesuitforum.ca
contact@jesuitforum.ca
Web banner artwork by Patuo'kn Illustration and Design and Diane Montreuil
Listening to Indigenous Voices is published by Novalis and produced in collaboration with KAIROS and Centre justice et foi
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