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A few substantive changes and comments on terminology
Hi JP
I have made some substantive changes here to make things simpler for the reader.
1. '''In the introduction''', I just refer to the Indian Act, rather than talking about the federal government's exclusive jurisdiction etc etc.
2. '''In the information about paying child support''', I changed the first couple of sentences to make it more simple.
3. '''Language''': I use Aboriginal (capitalized) in the standard way (to include "Indians" Inuit and Metis) - but use First Nations rather than "Indians." I refer to "heritage" rather than "roots." I do not use "native."
4. Where the text recommends that readers get the "advice of a family law lawyer''', I have added "'''who has expertise in Aboriginal law'''." (If a reader needs help with on- and off-reserve issues and was phoning Lawyer Referral, it would be helpful. . .) See what you think.
I have made some substantive changes here to make things simpler for the reader.
1. '''In the introduction''', I just refer to the Indian Act, rather than talking about the federal government's exclusive jurisdiction etc etc.
2. '''In the information about paying child support''', I changed the first couple of sentences to make it more simple.
3. '''Language''': I use Aboriginal (capitalized) in the standard way (to include "Indians" Inuit and Metis) - but use First Nations rather than "Indians." I refer to "heritage" rather than "roots." I do not use "native."
4. Where the text recommends that readers get the "advice of a family law lawyer''', I have added "'''who has expertise in Aboriginal law'''." (If a reader needs help with on- and off-reserve issues and was phoning Lawyer Referral, it would be helpful. . .) See what you think.