In late 2024, Canada introduced interim measures allowing Indigenous individuals in the U.S. to reunite with families in Canada more easily, honoring historical ties and prompting possible legislative reform
2024, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced emergency measures allowing Indigenous people in the United States to reunify with their Canadian families. The policy waived certain requirements for work or study permits and allowed extended stays—up to three years—for those already in Canada, including fee waivers.
These provisions acknowledged the unique cross-border rights of Indigenous Peoples—an echo of the Jay Treaty’s spirit—and officially codified a compassionate response to long-overlooked familial and cultural linkages. Community members and Indigenous rights leaders heralded the move as a step toward legislative recognition of transboundary Indigenous rights.
The announcement marked an important shift in immigration policy, potentially setting the groundwork for enduring legal recognition and reforms to better honor Indigenous sovereignty and kinship networks.
Grass lawns are pictured along a street in Vancouver in August 2023 during water restrictions. Traditional lawns consisting of groomed turf grass are 'biodiversity deserts,' according to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences.
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