The Duty to Consult and Accommodate: Prioritizing First Nations’ Self-Governance in Decision-Making

Consultation and accommodation with First Nations communities is a legal duty under section 35 of the Canadian constitution. The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples also emphasized the importance of Free, Prior and Informed Consent in decision making. In Episode 9 we’re exploring what it means to consult and accommodate from a First Nation perspective and prioritize First Nations’ self-governance in the decision-making process.Host: Serena SmithGuests: Giuseppe Amatulli, Valérie Courtois, Shona NelsonProducer: Emma FazakasExecutive Producer: Catherine MacQuarrie, Mason DucharmeMusic Courtesy of:Constitution Song by The Spiritual WarriorsInquisitive Orchestra by Musictown on PixabayMorning Coffe by Ogi Feel the Beat on Pixabay