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FILE: Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett (Photo<\/a>: Carolyn Bennett\/Facebook<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

OTTAWA — The Indigenous relations minister is shedding more light on the federal government’s pledge to overhaul its relationship with Indigenous Peoples, which includes rethinking what constitutes a nation.<\/p>\n

Carolyn Bennett is talking with Indigenous leaders from Quebec and Labrador the day after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced plans to develop a new framework for recognizing and implementing Indigenous rights.<\/p>\n

She says Indigenous groups should not have to surrender their rights in exchange for land or money, which has long been part of the treaty negotiation process.<\/p>\n

Bennett describes the process as flawed in the way it pits the government against Indigenous groups for lengthy, costly battles in the court system.<\/p>\n

The minister will travel to Atlantic Canada to canvass First Nations groups for their input on the proposed framework, which is expected to be unveiled later this year.<\/p>\n

Trudeau has said a new framework will help First Nations who are interested to reach self-government and break away from the Indian Act, which Bennett describes as a straitjacket.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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