Impact on Government Policies

• Legislative Reforms

  • Specific Acts: Many countries passed specific acts to address historical injustices, such as the Canadian Constitution Act of 1982, which recognised indigenous rights.
• Indigenous Agencies

  • Advocacy Bodies: National institutions like the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Canada were formed to address the legacies of colonialism.
• Treaty Negotiations

  • Renewed Negotiations: Historic treaties were revisited, and in some cases, new treaties were negotiated to reflect contemporary indigenous needs.