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The Importance of Having Our Own First Nation Constitutions<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Developing and implementing a First Nation Constitution is the most important first step a First Nation can take in order to start passing their own laws. The constitution will also set out the law- making powers of the First Nation and how they will pass those laws, independent of what a self-government agreement says.<\/p>\n

Constitutions at a glance:<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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  • What is a constitution?
    \n<\/em><\/strong>A constitution is the supreme law of a First Nation.\u00a0 It describes the basic rules and structure of the First Nation and its government.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • Why is a constitution important?
      \n<\/strong><\/em>A constitution is important for First Nations citizens because it sets out the rules for decision-making and law-making processes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • Why do we need to approve a constitution?
        \n<\/strong><\/em>The Anishinabek Chiefs-in-Assembly passed a Grand Council Resolution in 2012 that says each First Nation should have its own constitution.\u00a0 If a First Nation is going to make laws, it needs a law-making system that is approved by its citizens.\u00a0 That system is outlined in the constitution.\u00a0 In order to ratify the proposed Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement<\/em>, a First Nation requires a constitution. Some First Nations have ratified their constitution while other First Nations are busy working on their draft constitutions.\u00a0 In preparation for First Nation ratification votes, further community meetings are scheduled to help First Nations finalize their constitutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        • What is the constitution deadline?
          \n<\/strong><\/em>Constitutions must be approved by a vote of First Nation citizens before citizens can vote on the proposed Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement<\/em>. The member First Nation that ratify the proposed Governance Agreement, will make up the Anishinabek Nation Government; the Anishinabek Nation secretariat \u2013 the Union of Ontario Indians, will continue to advocate on behalf of all Anishinabek Nation citizens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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