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Title: The Impact of R. v. Sparrow on Indigenous Peoples and their Relationship with Canada

This assignment requires you to think deeply about one of the cases that we have discussed in this course and write a critical, analytical, well thought out, well-researched discussion about the case and its impact on indigenous peoples and their relationship with Canada.
The following steps are required to get started, proceed smoothly and competently finish.
This assignment requires you to think deeply about one of the cases that we have discussed in this course and write a critical, analytical, well thought out, well-researched discussion about the case and its impact on indigenous peoples and their relationship with Canada.
The following steps are required to get started, proceed smoothly and competently finish.
Select a case for this assignment wherein the decisions made were impactful on indigenous peoples and communities in Canada. The result of the court case can have had a positive or negative effect on the rights of indigenous peoples, their relationship with the Crown and/or’ its political, legal, economic, social institutions.
Develop a complex thesis – that is a position, supported by clear arguments and concludes after a logical critical analysis of the peer reviewed research.
The following are acceptable resources: primary sources – case law, legislation; secondary sources – journal articles, government reports. Please limit use of media and blogs.
Write a 6000-8000 word paper, (double-spaced, Times New Roman font), this includes your table of authorities.
Main case – R. V. Sparrow, [1990] 1 S.C.R. 1075
Support case:
R. V. Van Der Peet, [1996] 2 S.C.R. 507
R. V. Pamajewon, [1996] 2 S.C.R .821- self-government
Please write it in plain language.