R i g h t s H o l d e r s , No t St a k e h o l d e r s

To refer to First Nations as stakeholders ignores and disrespects
our constitutionally protected status as governments. Grouping us
into the general body implies we
merely have interests and not lawful rights. It is essential that Canadians, including governments, the
public, and industry, understand
and respect that we are rights holders who must and will exercise our
lawful rights to support the process
of helping our Nations take their
rightful place culturally, economically and socially
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