Discusses the origins of the movement, reviews its philosophy, and explains historical factors which contributed to the almost universal support it received.
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 1, Special Issue: Pathways to Prosperity: The Northern Governance and Economy Conference, 2013, pp. [38-42]
Description
Reports on three challenges to economic planning: the boom and bust cycle, carrying capacity, the distribution of wealth generated by resource development.
Describes some of the main provisions of the Agreement in Principle focusing on aspects that relate most directly to oil and gas activities.
Entire issue on one pdf. Scroll down to page 4 for access.
Discusses Aboriginal rights and working in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities to equitably share in the benefits of resource development.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 12.
The Georgia Historical Quarterly, vol. 73, no. 3, Special Issue Commemorating The Sesquicentennial of Cherokee Removal 1838-1939 , Fall, 1989, pp. 519-539
Description
Looks at the plight of the Cherokee Nation during this period ending with their removal to Oklahoma.
Arctic Anthropology, vol. 53, no. 1, January 2013, pp. 84-94
Description
Interviews residents from the Upernavik district about their lives as hunters and the pressure to protect their traditional way of living and thoughts on oil exploration and residents working in the industry.
Implementing the Duty to Consult: Explaining Similarities and Differences in Provincial Approaches to Aboriginal Consultation
Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy Public Lecture
JSGS Public Lecture
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Martin Papillon
Description
Speaker compares various provincial policies and argues that while there are many differences in a general sense, they are moving in the same direction.
Duration: 59:32.
Contends that Impact and Benefit Agreements (IBAs) can help to build constructive and mutually beneficial relationships between mining companies and Aboriginal communities.
Part of: Proceedings of the 59th Annual Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Institute (2013)
Report on conference section of forum held at McGill University Institute for the Study of International Development (ISID) in Montreal, August 5-10, 2013.
Discusses issues related to relationships between Indigenous communities and extractive industries and governments.
Comparative Research in Law & Political Economy Research Paper Series ; no.13
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Shin Imai
Ashley Stacey
Description
Discusses two cases Neskonlith Indian Band v Salmon Arm (City) and Wahgoshing First Nation v Solid God Resources Corp both involving failure to consult with First Nations by a municipality and a private business.
McMillan Aboriginal Law Bulletin, May 2013, pp. [1]-5
Description
Discusses the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Behn v Moulton Contracting Ltd which states that members of an Aboriginal group cannot invoke "self-help" remedies when claiming that the government breached its duty to consult.
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.
Curriculum Sub-committee of the Shared Standards and Capacity Building Council
Saskatchewan Ministry of Education
Description
Lists specific expectations for Kindergarten to Grade 12 students in the subject areas of treaty relationships, spirit and intent of treaties, historical context, and treaty promises and provisions.
Annual Forum on Aboriginal Law, Consultation, and Accommodation ; 6th
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Daniel Pagowski
Sandra Gogal
Christopher Devlin
Description
Topics covered include: overview of the duty, cumulative effects, accommodation, roles of tribunals, strength of claim, and industry's role in consultation.
Duration: 53:43.
Aboriginal Canada and the Natural Resource Economy Series ; 3
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Brian Lee Crowley
Ken Coates
Description
Discusses emerging authority of Aboriginal people over natural resources and the largest infrastructure project in recent Canadian history, the Northern Gateway pipeline project.