Monture, Patricia

Review of: Stories of the Road Allowance People by Maria Campbell.

Argues that failure to recognize the importance of culture and traditions in matters of child custody has resulted in the racism in child welfare law.

Various contributors give the "Aboriginal perspective" on the current applications of the Criminal Code, workings of the justice system in general, and required improvements.

Discussion of racism among authors of a journal concludes with a decision to continue using the journal to convey racial discrimination in society.

Authors critique the arguments put forward in Alan Cairns' Citizens Plus: Aboriginal Peoples and the Canadian State.

States that power, control and isolation are key components in maintaining "good order" and are also key components of colonialism.

The author examines her own intellectual and personal colonization and the continued oppression of First Nations people and discusses how Aboriginal women need to be involved in restorative justice.

Requests that people support the position of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations regarding the policing problems that exist in Saskatchewan.

Examines significant court decisions from an Aboriginal perspective to illustrate the problems facing First Nations when dealing with the Canadian judicial system's inherent legal colonialism.

Brief introductory article to the Indigenous themed issue.

New editor discusses her views on Native Studies discipline and plans and challenges involved in her new position.

Discussion on how First Nation's women must begin to understand their history and teach their traditions in order to help all nations work together.

States healing is the solution, starting in Aboriginal communities which can then prevent people from being captured by the revolving door of the justice system. Note: This is a sample article from the publication. Subscriptions are available from the Native Law Centre.

Discussion of the author's experiences involving racism while obtaining legal education. Also includes commentary regarding racism and disadvantage theories as well as coping strategies.

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Law Thesis (L.L.M.)--York University, 1998.

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Discusses her experience as an Aboriginal woman in the law school environment, as well as the need to reform curricula to incorporate the First Nations perspective.

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Rating determined by income, educational attainment, housing conditions and labour force participation.

Discussion about locating Aboriginal thought in academia.

Critique of the Communities First: First Nations Governance, an initiative of the federal government.