The Philosophy of Law in Canada’s North

The philosophy of law in Canada’s North is best understood though the metaphor of a bridge, exemplified through the recognition of customary aboriginal law, the doctrine of aboriginal rights, and the devolution of jurisdiction to territorial governments, all of which reflect a pragmatic, contextual...

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Main Author: Ginn, Diana
Other Authors: fi=Yhteiskuntatieteiden tiedekunta|en=Faculty of Social Sciences|
Format: Book Part
Language:English
Published: Lapin yliopisto 2016
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Online Access:http://lauda.ulapland.fi/handle/10024/62699
http://nbn-resolving.org/URN:NBN:fi:ula-201701261044
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Summary:The philosophy of law in Canada’s North is best understood though the metaphor of a bridge, exemplified through the recognition of customary aboriginal law, the doctrine of aboriginal rights, and the devolution of jurisdiction to territorial governments, all of which reflect a pragmatic, contextual and pluralistic approach to law. publishedVersion