931 The Border: “With the passage of this bill, Ontario will take a positive, concrete action towards formalizing a respectful relationship with the Indigenous Peoples of this province.” Mamakwa adds, approval will ensure provincial recognition of the basic human rights and fundamental freedoms of Indigenous People, stating, “Given the fragile nature between the state and the Indigenous Peoples, the current efforts to reconcile these relationships in Canada, it is vital that Ontario fully acknowledge and protect these rights.”