*3.2. Truth*

Special regard for the perspectives of the marginalized, poor, and Indigenous people are required as these are often not heard in the legal system and in other systems including education. Recognition of Indigenous peoples' perspectives on the Treaty is central. After an 18-year legal practice, moving from court-decreed and statute law to a living law has been a reflexive journey. After law school and legal practice, I continued to read and interpret numbered Canadian treaties based on traditional contract law and common law interpretations. The practice of law, and my providing a 'legal' opinion would require this, but listening to and hearing Indigenous peoples gives rise to a different 'truth'.
