What is the Doctrine of Discovery? | NDN POV | TVO Today

What is the Doctrine of Discovery and how does it continue to impact Indigenous peoples today? From its roots in European settler colonialism to its widespread adoption and application, the Doctrine of Discovery has shaped the course of history. It has been used as a justification for the imposition of colonial laws on Indigenous peoples and the taking of Indigenous lands. In this illuminating discussion, Honorable Justice Harry LaForme, Pam Palmater, and Bruce McIvor delve into the concept's roots, from its origins as arcane religious law in the papal bulls, to how it continues to influence Canadian law today. NDN POV takes a sharp and unflinching look at key and sometimes controversial issues through the eyes of Indigenous peoples in Canada. 00:00 Intro 00:10 The doctrine of discovery is evil 00:29 What is the doctrine of discovery? 01:05 The origin of the doctrine of discovery 01:15 What is a papal bull? 01:37 What is terra nullius? 01:55 How the papal bulls have affected Indigenous peoples 02:12 How did the papal bulls become legal doctrine? 02:34 Johnson v. McIntosh goes before the US supreme court (1823) 03:13 A legal principle between European Nations 03:35 Three constitutional cases in Canada that you need to know about 03:42 St. Catharines Milling and Lumber Co. v. R. (1888) 04:03 Calder et al. v. Attorney-General of British Columbia (1967) 04:28 Tsilhqot’in Nation v. British Columbia (2014) 04:44 The Supreme Court denounced terra nullius but that’s not the whole story 05:47 The Catholic Church rescinds the papal bulls 06:40 Is the battle really with the papal bulls? 07:06 Indigenous history ends up being denied and devalued. 07:50 Canada has intentionally chosen to commit acts of genocide Subscribe to our YouTube Channels: / @tvo / @theagenda / @thethreadwithnam Follow TVO on social media: Instagram:   / wearetvo   Twitter:   / tvo   Facebook:   / tvo   Subscribe to TVO Media Education Group newsletters: https://www.tvo.org/newsletters Get the TVO Today app: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/tvo-tod... Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... TVO Media Education Group inspires learning that changes lives and enriches communities. Founded in 1970, we are a globally recognized digital learning organization that engages Ontarians of all ages with inclusive experiences and diverse perspectives. Through video, audio, games, courses, newsletters and articles, we’re investing in the transformative potential of education for everyone. Funded primarily by the Province of Ontario, TVO is a registered charity supported by thousands of sponsors and donors. For more information, visit TVO.me, TVO.org and TVOkids.com.