What is a key feature of modern treaties between Aboriginal peoples and governments?

• A. They establish collective rights
• B. They dissolve all prior treaties
• C. They exclude Indigenous languages
• D. They are only about land grants

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that modern treaties recognize collective rights of Indigenous peoples as nations, not just individual land ownership. These agreements affirm groups’ right to self-govern, to protect and revive languages and cultures, and to participate in decisions about land and resources in partnership with government. They broaden the relationship beyond simply handing over territory to include governance, education, economic development, and cultural rights. They aren’t about dissolving old treaties, excluding languages, or only granting land; the emphasis on collective rights best captures what these modern treaties aim to establish.