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Legal Information for Indigenous People

S.H.E.D. Society of Bella Coola

This booklet provides basic, accessible legal information for Indigenous people facing legal issues. Topics include justice systems, children and families, rights and protections, death and taxes, income security, and class actions. It explains how the laws can vary for people based on their Indigeneity.

Last reviewed August 2024
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If You are Indigenous and Experience Discrimination

People’s Law School

Explains discrimination, which is when you’re treated badly or unfairly because of certain parts of your identity. Learn what your human rights and options are if you experience discrimination.

Last reviewed July 2024
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Discrimination in Accessing Health Care

People’s Law School

The law protects you from discrimination when you access health care services. Learn to identify discrimination, and steps to take if you’re discriminated against.

Last reviewed July 2024
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Discrimination: A Primer

People’s Law School

Explains discrimination, which is when you’re treated badly or unfairly because of certain parts of your identity. Learn to identify discrimination, and find out what steps to take if you’re discriminated against.

Last reviewed July 2024
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Guide to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Government of Canada

Explains the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (the Charter) and its importance in the daily lives of Canadians.

Last reviewed July 2024
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Dial-a-Law: Children and Consent to Health Care

People’s Law School

In BC, a child under age 19 may consent to their own health care, if the child is capable. Learn what this means and other issues of health care consent.

Last reviewed July 2024
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Making a Human Rights Complaint

People’s Law School

Explains the steps involved in making a formal human rights complaint.

Last reviewed July 2024
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Discrimination

People’s Law School

Main page with links to information and guides about discrimination. Topics include discrimination in accessing a service, in the workplace, in housing, in mental health, in accessing healthcare, and systemic discrimination. Learn how to make a human rights complaint, and your rights if you’re Indigenous and experience discrimination.

Last reviewed July 2024
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Mental Health and Discrimination

People’s Law School

The law helps protect anyone with a mental disability from discrimination. Learn what amounts to discrimination based on a mental disability, and the steps to take if you’re discriminated against.

Last reviewed July 2024
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Privacy & Reputation

People’s Law School

The page links to topics related to protecting your privacy and reputation. It includes guides on understanding your privacy rights, dealing with defamation, managing personal information, and navigating issues like online harassment.

Last reviewed July 2024