Pamela Palmater

Dr. Pamela D. Palmater is a Mi'kmaw lawyer and member of the Eel River Bar First Nation in New Brunswick. She teaches Indigenous law, politics and governance at Ryerson University and heads their Centre for Indigenous Governance.

If it doesn't tackle policing, Trudeau's national inquiry risks becoming national disgrace

Pamela Palmater

| August 2, 2016

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Don't partake in celebrations over new Supreme Court ruling on Métis just yet

Pamela Palmater

| April 15, 2016

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The Daniels decision hasn't been out for 48 hours yet and already there is mass confusion about what it does and does not say. Despite the buzz in mainstream and social media, it does not make Métis and non-status Indians "Indians" under the Indian Act.

Trudeau's promises of 'renewed relationship' with First Nations evaporated with Liberal budget

Pamela Palmater

| March 23, 2016

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau won the hearts of many Canadians by finally getting rid of Stephen Harper and his decade of oppression, violation of civil rights and vilification of First Nations.

Police violence in Ontario has reached a crisis level and we should be very upset

Pamela Palmater

| February 1, 2016

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Here's how you can help new Canadians understand their role in reconciliation

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This holiday season rabble.ca has partnered with Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto to launch a campaign urging Canadians to take up implementing the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission as a New Year's resolution for 2016. Here's how. Let's start with Recommendation #93.

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With Harper gone, it's time for First Nations to look within

Pamela Palmater

| November 20, 2015

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Why Trudeau was right not to appoint a First Nations minister of Indigenous Affairs

Pamela Palmater

| November 4, 2015

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Editor's note: This blog was written prior to Justin Trudeau selecting his cabinet. He appointed Carolyn Bennett to the renamed Ministry of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Wednesday morning.

Watch: Pamela Palmater on taking back Canada

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Glen Coulthard introduces Pamela Palmater for this discussion on taking back Canada from the irreparable harm will done to the environment, the economy, and the basic democratic and human rights of Canadians.

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