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Manuel noted that one thing missing from the report was a reference to the right to selfdetermination of Indigenous peoples that the Committee had made in their last review of Canada
in 2005. But it is very encouraging that the UN Human Rights Committee is directly
challenging Canadas Comprehensive land claims policy, its goal of extinguishing Aboriginal
title and rights, as well as Canadas failure to seek our prior informed consent for any
development or legislation affecting us. The Committee has also condemned the governments
excessive force against us when we protest their abuses. It is important for the world to recognize
this and for all Canadians to demand the government that serves in their name respects the basic
human rights of Indigenous peoples within the countrys borders.
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Neskonlith Indian Band Wolf Lake First Nation Timiskaming First Nation Eagle Village First Nation Algonquins of
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