Inuit, Metis and First Nations Law Practices Quiz

What is the traditional dispute resolution process used by the Inuit?

• Song-Duel

• Igloo Mediation Council

• Eskimo Court of Justice

• Leg wrestling

How does the Inuit traditional dispute resolution process differ from Western legal systems?

• Relies on written laws and statutes

• Consensus-building and community involvement

• Involves punishment rather than reconciliation

• Adversarial and individual-focused

What are some key aspects of Metis legal traditions?

• Analyzing the impact of industrialization on legal traditions

• Responding,dynamic, democratic, and an example of Legal Pluralism

• Exploring the influence of ancient Roman laws

• Studying modern European legal systems

How have Metis legal traditions evolved over time?

• Metis legal traditions have remained unchanged since ancient times

• Metis legal traditions have evolved through a combination of Indigenous customs, European legal systems, and contemporary legal developments.

• Metis legal traditions have evolved through the influence of Asian legal systems

• Metis legal traditions have evolved through the influence of Marital legal systems, influenced by the incoming spouse

What are the different governance structures within First Nations communities?

• Tribal chiefdoms, democratic parliaments, and monarchy rule

• Military dictatorship, oligarchy, and theocracy

• Elected band councils, self-government agreements, and the Indian Act

• Maternal hereditary chiefs, some elected council positions, and socialism

How do First Nations governance structures impact decision-making within the community?

• By causing chaos, unrest, and disorganization

• By promoting from within a small circle of trusted council members

• By discouraging decision-making at every level so things remain the same

• By providing a framework for leadership, decision-making processes, and the distribution of resources.

What are the hunting rights of the Metis people based on?

• government legislation

• historic and cultural connection to the land

• religious beliefs

• treaty rights

How have the hunting and fishing rights of the Metis people been recognized in Canadian law?

• Hunting and Fishing Ban Act (1999)

• Metis Act of 1870

• R. v. Powley (2003)

• R. v. Smith (2015)

What are First Nations treaty rights and how are they protected?

• First Nations treaty rights are rights negotiated and agreed upon in treaties with the Canadian government, protected under the Canadian Constitution and state law.

• First Nations treaty rights are rights given by the United Nations, protected under international law.

• First Nations treaty rights are rights granted by the United States government, protected under state law.

• First Nations treaty rights are rights negotiated and agreed upon in treaties with the Canadian government, protected under the Canadian Constitution and international law.

How have First Nations treaty rights been upheld in legal cases in Canada?

• By ignoring the treaties altogether

• Through the intervention of the United Nations

• Through the interpretation and application of the treaties by the Canadian courts.

• Through the enforcement of military power