Episode 21 - The Protection of Treaty with Margo

Auger part 2

What - In Canada, treaty rights are constitutionally

protected under Section 35 of the Constitution Act,

1982, recognizing and affirming the rights of Indigenous

peoples. This protection ensures that treaties, including

modern treaties, are given the force of law. Join

Keepers of the Water as we pick up where Margo left

off as she continues to discuss the protection of theses

treaties.

Who - In episode 20 we hear from Margo Auger, a

Nehiyaw Iskew from Bigstone Cree Nation.She is a

wife and mother to three beautiful children and Kokum

to one handsome grandson.She is a working

professional with over 26 years of experience. Her

background is in First Nation Governance and

Leadership, Executive Management, Chief

Administration Leadership, and as a Certified Land Use

Planner and Project Manager. She has worked in

Municipal Government and the Energy Sector (oilsands

companies) as Managing Growth Consultant, for the

Alberta Government, and currently Treaty 8 First

Nations.

Music -

'Meanwhile' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY

4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au