Aboriginal Self-Government

Text of motion: That this General Synod:; 1. recognize aboriginal peoples as distinct societies with the inherent right to self-determination; and; 2. call upon the Governments of Canada and the provinces and territories to do the same by explicitly entrenching these rights in the Canadian Constitution now.; Following considerable discussion, it was -; Moved by: Rev. Canon J. Irvine; Seconded by: Rt. Rev. B. Curtis; That the question be put. CARRIED Act 43; The motion was then put and CARRIED Act 44.

Notes: The following members of Synod abstained: the Reverend Canon Andrew Gates, Mr. Justice Ronald Stevenson, Mr. Michael Wolff and Mr. Justice David Wright.

Subjects: Indigenous peoples - Canada; Indigenous peoples - Canada - Anglican Church of Canada; Indigenous peoples - Canada - Claims; Indigenous peoples - Canada - Government relations - 1951-; Canada - Constitution