1. Collective rights
Chapter 4 Introduction

2. Individual vs Collective rights
What is the difference between individual & collective rights?
Individual Rights apply to all individuals
Collective Rights apply only to certain groups of individuals
Different from individual rights
They exist to affirm (validate) the identities of certain people
Recognized in Canada’s constitution
Recognize Canada’s founding peoples

3. Collective rights in Canada
In this chapter we will explore two different groups that have collective rights in Canada
Aboriginal Peoples
Including First Nations, Inuit, and Metis
Official Language Group
Including Anglophones and Francophones

4. Legislation that Supports Collective Rights
Aboriginal Peoples
Official Language Groups
First Nations
Inuit
Metis
Anglophones & Francophones
Manitoba Act
Modern & Historic Treaties
Canada’s Constitution
Modern Treaties
Indian Act
Canada’s Constitution