Canada’s Indigenous Constitution

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Canada’s Indigenous Constitution reflects on the nature and sources of law in Canada| beginning with the conviction that the Canadian legal system has helped to engender the high level of wealth and security enjoyed by people across the country. However| longstanding disputes about the origins| legitimacy| and applicability of certain aspects of the legal system have led John Borrows to argue that Canada’s constitution is incomplete without a broader acceptance of Indigenous legal traditions.

With characteristic richness and eloquence| John Borrows explores legal traditions| the role of governments and courts| and the prospect of a multi-juridical legal culture| all with a view to understanding and improving legal processes in Canada. He discusses the place of individuals| families| and communities in recovering and extending the role of Indigenous law within both Indigenous communities and Canadian society more broadly.

This is a major work by one of Canada’s leading legal scholars| and an essential companion to Drawing Out Law: A Spirit’s Guide.