Resolution on Aboriginal Peoples in Canada and the peace movement

Whereas - Canada was founded on the colonial theft of Aboriginal lands;

- the denial of full national rights to Aboriginal peoples is a violation of the United Nations Charter which calls for the self-determination of peoples;
- a country that rejects the full democratic equality of nations, such as First Nations within Canada, in its own borders can never have a democratic foreign policy or speak with credibility or moral authority on occupations by other countries;

Be it resolved
- that the Canadian Peace Alliance support the goal of achieving peace and equality in the relations of nations in Canada just as we aim to achieve such relations among nations everywhere;
- that the CPA actively support the full equality and self-determination of Aboriginal nations along side all other nations in Canada, including a speedy and just resolution of land claims, as an essential strategy to achieve a democratic and credible foreign policy of peace and disarmament;
- that the Canadian Peace Alliance encourage member groups to invite Aboriginal speakers at the start of event programs.


Adopted - November 2006

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