OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hopes his new Indigenous rights framework will transform the government’s relationship with Indigenous peoples by helping to rebuild Indigenous governments and keeping disputes out of the courtroom. “Going forward, recognition of rights will guide all government interactions with Indigenous peoples,” Trudeau said. “This framework gives us the opportunity… to recognize Indigenous governments and ensure rigorous, full and meaningful implementation of treaties and other agreements.”What does that mean? But already, there are some hints as to what may change under a new Indigenous rights framework. “We’re going to start developing new policy with Indigenous peoples from the ground up.”• Email: mforrest@postmedia.com | Twitter: MauraForrest

Source: National Post February 16, 2018 01:09 UTC