Examine the notion of “treaty federalism” as it applies to Indigenous self-government in Canada. What are the benefits it could provide as well as potential concerns treaty federalism might pose?

Using the provided sources make a comparative essay that first reflects the history of indigenous self-determination within the confederation ( Royal Proclamation -> Indian Act ) and the context of Treaty Federalism which developed after the subsequent Constitution Act of 1982 and the subsection 35 which formally acknowledged indigenous self-rule and title. With further provided sources articulate the growing importance and voice of indigenous actors within the federation context examining their consultative importance and the establishment of indigenous organizations and governing bodies who are increasingly apart of the intergovernmental functions and meetings concerning indigenous issues such as economic equity, investment in communities, issues regarding land claims and treaty signings. Further on point out the uncertanties sometimes involved with the implementation of treaty federalism, some point out the ethnographically dispersed and disconnected and resource communities vying for greater nation to nation relations