Osgoode Hall Law Journal, vol. 37, no. 4, 1999, pp. 712-774
Description
Looks at the legal and regulatory basis of forest management, and assess how new tenure systems might be developed that would uphold traditional values while providing economic and employment opportunities.
Native Studies Review, vol. 6, no. 2, Advocacy and Claims Research, 1990, p. 195–196
Description
Book review of: After Native Claims?: The Implications of Comprehensive Claims Settlements for Natural Resources in British Columbia by Frank Cassidy and Norman Dale.
Book review of: After Native Claims? The Implications of Comprehensive Claims Settlements For Natural Resources in British Columbia by Frank Cassidy and Norman Dale.
To read review, scroll to page 94.
Journal of Forest Economics, vol. 13, no. 1, May 15, 2007, pp. 49-71
Description
Findings did not reflect a statistical difference between Native Americans and Montana's general population initially, but in-depth interviews later revealed variations.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 15, no. 1, 1991, pp. 1-28
Description
Chronicles the efforts of the Menominee Tribe to resist the efforts of the so-called Pine Ring in order to obtain control of their large stand of virgin timber.
Cumulative Impacts to Fort McMurray First Nation #468 Traditional Lands & Lifeways: Shell Jackpine Mine Expansion and Pierre River Mine Report for Regulatory Hearings
FMFN #468 - Shell Hearing
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Sherri Labour
Beth Dickson
Description
Existing effects and disturbances analysis prepared for a regulatory hearing for Shell Canada's Jackpine Mine Expansion and Pierre River Mine proposals on Fort McMurray First Nation traditional lands.
Mr. Sheridan worked in the Dept. of Natural Resources in northern Saskatchewan He was associated with the school for prospectors and with other government agencies. He was a socialist and a close friend of Norris.
Policy outlines Alberta's approach to how it will meet its consultation responsibilities and Alberta's expectations of resource companies and First Nations in achieving the goal of increasing certainty for all parties with respect to land management and resource development activities.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 7, no. 1, 1983, pp. 1-21
Description
Describes the unique legal status and events leading to the passing of the Pueblo Lands Act, signed into law by President Calvin Coolidge on June 9, 1924.
Studies in Political Economy, vol. 85, Social Movements & Economies, Spring, 2010, pp. 99-123
Description
Comments on the Mabo decision and its impact on Indigenous agency to negotiate terms for large-scale resource development on traditional lands. Presents case study of the Century Mine and mineral negotiations in the Gulf of Carpentaria, Northern Australia.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 20, no. 2, 2000, pp. 263-282
Description
Looks at the Whitefish Lake Cooperative Management Agreement as an example of shared management and suggests this model that may influence future land and resource arrangements.
Native Studies Review, vol. 12, no. 2, Aboriginal Peoples and National Rights Issues in Quebec, 1999, pp. 79-92
Description
Compares the terms of the Cree-negotiated James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement and the Inuit-negotiated Inuvialuit Agreement in the areas of provision of social services, economic development, employment and self-government.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 3, no. 1, Spring, 1977, pp. 1-15
Description
An investigation of the evolving legal history of the Navajo Nation following the Second World War. The Navajo legal counsel provides legal opinions on land, resource development, employment, and the protection of sovereignty.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 17, no. 1, 1997, pp. 159-161
Description
Video review of: The Place of Falling Water produced by Roy Bigcrane and Thompson Smith about the experiences of the Salish and Kootenai peoples on the Flathead Reservation.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 21, no. 3, Summer, 1997, pp. 451-470
Description
Authors discuss different positions and policies on resource extraction from traditional Diné territories and how these have created and maintained poverty conditions on the Navajo Reservation in Utah.
Some of issues discussed are women's rights and circumstances, resource extraction, lack of legal-political structures for self-determination and Sweden's Race Biology and eugenics programs.
Recognizing Rangatiratanga: Sharing Power with Maori through Co-mangement
Theses
Author/Creator
Samuel George Wevers
Description
Explores the issues surrounding treaty and co-management structures for the shared administration of natural resources in traditional territories.
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) dissertation.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Clarence Apsassin
Description
File contains a presentation by Clarence Apsassin, Blueberry River Reserve. He relates a brief history of Aboriginal people in North America from before 1492 down to the present day. Following this he discusses some of the history of Treaty 8 people, and his own work with various Aboriginal organizations. Apsassin makes a series of recommendations that Aboriginal governments be given more jurisdiction over their own affairs, and control over their own land and resources.
File contains a presentation by Donald D. Cameron focusing on the forestry and mining industry. He urges the Commission to "endorse the concept of multi-use of Canada's natural resources, not just by tourist outfitters, trappers, fishermen and mining and forestry companies, but by Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal." A question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation.
Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy Public Lecture
JSGS Public Lecture
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Perry Bellegarde
Description
Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations outlines Canadian First Nations governance structure and highlights major events, legislation, and court decisions which form the framework for future negotiations.
Duration: 1:31:59.
Presentation Slides
Teacher's guide for use with Thirst, a short documentary by Gail Maurice about the lack of clean, safe water in First Nations communities. Focuses on Keewaywin First Nation in northern Ontario.