Special rights that apply to practices, customs, and traditions integral to the culture of Aboriginal people prior to European contact.

Assent or agreement to join.

An annual sum of money paid out.

The act or process of absorbing into another society by means of their characteristics, customs, andattitudes.

The act of being independent and free without outside control.

to surrender possession of.

Something given in return for goods or services.

A body of fundamental principles

The British monarch, where the Queen is the head of State.