jurisdiction
A government's area of responsibility.
citizen
A member of a country, with rights and responsibilities.
self-government
When a people govern themselves and make their own laws about their own affairs.
duty to consult
The responsibility of the federal and provincial governments to consult, and when needed accommodate, First Nations, Métis and Inuit before decisions that could harm their rights.
perspective
A point of view based on interests, values and experiences.
plan of action
A step-by-step plan of what will be done, by whom, and how success will be measured.