Desrochers, F., (January, 2025). Dickson v. Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation: What First Nations Should Know [Information sheet #7]. Loving Our Children: Finding What Works for First Nations Families.
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This information sheet describes the Supreme Court of Canada case that outlined how the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms applies to the lawmaking authority of self-governing First Nations and how First Nations can seek to protect their laws from Charter challenges, including section 25 of the Charter.
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