2025 marks the 40th anniversary of section 10 band membership – an aspect of the Indian Act that allows First Nations to determine their own membership lists. While section 10 was touted as a success in self-governance, problems have emerged. In this talk, Dr. Damien Lee examines positives and negatives of First Nation-controlled band membership four decades on.
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Date: Thursday, March 13th, 2025 (PST)
Time: 10 a.m. to 11:30 am
About the Presenters:
Dr. Damien Lee is a member of Fort William First Nation and a citizen of the Anishinaabe nation. He was adopted into his rez as a baby and raised as Anishinaabe by his family. He is also an Associate Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University.
Resources
- Between Membership & Belonging: Life Under Section 10 of the Indian Act – Download Report
- Explore Section 10 – Website
- Indian Act – Website
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