COLLECTIVE RIGHTS Chapter 4 Introduction INDIVIDUAL VS COLLECTIVE

COLLECTIVE RIGHTS Chapter 4 Introduction

INDIVIDUAL VS COLLECTIVE RIGHTS • What is the difference between individual & collective rights? • Individual Rights apply to all individuals • Collective Rights apply only to certain groups of individuals – Different from individual rights – They exist to affirm (validate) the identities of certain people – Recognized in Canada’s constitution – Recognize Canada’s founding peoples

COLLECTIVE RIGHTS IN CANADA • In Canada, two different groups that have collective rights: • Indigenous Peoples – Including First Nations, Inuit, and Metis • Official Language Groups – Including Anglophones and Francophones

LEGISLATION THAT SUPPORTS COLLECTIVE RIGHTS • P. 122

COLLECTIVE RIGHTS TIMELINE • In this chapter we are going to explore the history behind the collective rights of three specific groups: First Nations, Metis, & Francophones. • Cut out and attach the timeline to two continuous pages in your interactive notebook. – As we explore dates that refer to specific groups collective rights in Canada we will add them to our timeline - including any important legislation or events that took place • You will color coordinate your timeline, assigning a different color to represent First Nations, Metis, and Francophone rights