Cultural Property

The related concepts of Cultural Property, Traditional Knowledge and Expressions of Culture are considered nationally and internationally in contexts including Intellectual Property, Conflict of Laws, Constitutional Law and International Law as these areas pertain to cultural artifacts and intangible cultural expressions. Attention is given to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights on Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and implementing legislation federally in 2021 and in B.C. in 2019. Additionally, there is consideration of sui generis recognition, the role of laws, customs and procedures of indigenous societies, draft international and regional treaties, measures to protect cultural items in armed conflict, federal import and export controls, and provincial heritage measures.