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Bill C-51

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 22, 2023
Self-Government Treaty Recognizing the Whitecap Dakota Nation / Wapaha Ska Dakota Oyate Act
  • This is a law that gives effect to a treaty between the Whitecap Dakota Nation and the Canadian government, recognizing the Whitecap Dakota Nation's inherent right to self-government. The treaty was signed on May 2, 2023, and this law makes necessary amendments to other Acts to ensure the treaty is valid and has the force of law. The Whitecap Dakota Nation will be a legal entity with the rights, powers, and privileges of a natural person, including the ability to make laws and carry out government functions. Judicial notice must be taken of the treaty and any Whitecap Dakota laws registered with the public registry. The Indian Act, Statutory Instruments Act, and Federal Courts Act will not apply to the Whitecap Dakota Nation. The Governor in Council may make orders and regulations necessary for implementing the treaty.
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SteelmanSpren in Favour

  • Self-government is an inherent right of Indigenous peoples recognized by the Canadian constitution. This act gives effect to the self-government treaty recognizing the Whitecap Dakota Nation, which was approved by its members and signed by representatives of the Nation and the Canadian government. The treaty respects the Indigenous peoples' rights, enhances their economic, social, and cultural development, and strengthens the nation-to-nation relationship between the Whitecap Dakota Nation and Canada. It recognizes the Whitecap Dakota Nation as a legal entity with the capacity, rights, powers, and privileges of a natural person. This act respects and fulfills Canada's obligations to Indigenous peoples, promotes cultural diversity, and supports a more inclusive and equitable society.

SteelmanSpren Against

  • While recognizing the importance of reconciliation and nation-to-nation relationships, enacting this self-government treaty gives too much authority and power to the Whitecap Dakota Nation, potentially compromising the sovereignty of Canada. The Whitecap Dakota Nation could make laws that are incompatible with federal or provincial law, creating confusion and disputes. Additionally, the taxation agreements could lead to unfair advantages or disadvantages for the Whitecap Dakota Nation. This act sets a precedent for other Indigenous nations to demand similar self-government treaties, further fragmenting Canadian sovereignty.
Royal Assent
  • June 22, 2023, noon
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Senate Third Reading
  • June 22, 2023, noon
  • Passed

Senate Committee

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 22, 2023
Indigenous Peoples (APPA)
Re. Bill C-51, An Act to give effect to the self-government treaty recognizing the Whitecap Dakota Nation / Wapaha Ska Dakota …
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  • The Standing Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples has the honour to present its

    THIRTEENTH REPORT

    Your committee, to which was referred Bill C-51, An Act to give effect to the self-government treaty recognizing the Whitecap Dakota Nation / Wapaha Ska Dakota Oyate and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, has, in obedience to the order of reference of June 20, 2023, examined the said bill and now reports the same without amendment.

    Respectfully submitted,

    DENNIS GLEN PATTERSON

    Member of the committee

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Senate Committee

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 21, 2023
Indigenous Peoples (APPA)
Re. Bill C-51, Self-Government Treaty Recognizing the Whitecap Dakota Nation / Wapaha Ska Dakota Oyate Act
  • Wed Jun 21, 2023 18:45 - 20:30 EST
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Senate Committee

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 21, 2023
Indigenous Peoples (APPA)
Re. Bill C-51, Self-Government Treaty Recognizing the Whitecap Dakota Nation / Wapaha Ska Dakota Oyate Act
  • Wed Jun 21, 2023 16:30 - 18:30 EST
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Senate Second Reading
  • June 20, 2023, 2 p.m.
  • Passed

House Committee

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 19, 2023
Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs (INAN)
Re. Bill C-51, Self-Government Treaty - Whitecap Dakota Nation / Wapaha Ska Dakota Oyate Act
  • Mon Jun 19, 2023 04:25 - 05:47PM
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Senate First Reading
  • June 19, 2023, 11 a.m.
  • Passed
House Third Reading
  • June 16, 2023, 10 a.m.
  • Passed
House Second Reading
  • June 16, 2023, 10 a.m.
  • Passed
House First Reading
  • June 16, 2023, 10 a.m.
  • Passed
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