Legislation Extending Human Rights to First Nations Comes Into Force

OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – 06/17/11) – The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, announced today the final step in concluding a historic piece of legislation that will ensure First Nations people have the same protection of their human rights as other Canadians. As of June 18, 2011, any decisions made or actions taken by band councils and the …