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Sylvia McAdam Saysewahum describes the Doctrine of Discovery as the "fairy dust" that has been used as a legal justification to usurp Indigenous lands. Find out more:
Videos
► Language and Legal Background
► Buffy St. Marie on the Doctrine
► Anglican Church of Canada Video
► Mennonite Church Video (USA)
Articles and Documents
► Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery (by Sylvia McAdam Saysewahum)
► Pamphlet from the Anglican Church
► Background and Resources from the United Church of Canada
►The “Doctrine of Discovery” and Terra Nullius: A Catholic Response
Find out more about the Great Peace of Montreal and the Treaty of Niagara:
The Great Peace of Montreal
► Pointe-à-Callière Museum article
► Canadian Museum of History article
The Treaty of Niagara
► Video by Alan Corbiere on the 250th anniversary of the Treaty of Niagara
► Canadian Encyclopedia article
► John Borrows: Wampum at Niagara: The Royal Proclamation, Canadian Legal History, and Self-Government
For use by faith and spirituality groups:
Reflecting on Early Encounters by Rev. Dr. Karen Hamilton.