Committee for Original Peoples' Entitlement

Category: Organisation
Sub Category:Aboriginal Corporation
Place:
State/Country:Canada
Subject Matter:Recognition of Traditional Rights and Interests | Land Settlement
Summary Information:
The Committee for Original Peoples' Entitlement (COPE) was established to resolve the Inuvialuit land claim. It arose from concern regarding development in the Western Arctic region. COPE consisted of elders and younger Inuvialuit wanting to ensure that the Inuvialuit voice was heard.

Related Entries

  • Inuvialuit Final Agreement - Signatory
  • Inuvialuit Land Rights Settlement Agreement-In-Principle - Signatory

    • Glossary

    Aboriginal Corporation (Australia)
    Created:Tuesday, 22 June 2004
    Modified:Friday, 12 August 2005

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