Anthropological Perspectives on Rights, Tests, Infringement and Justification
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Brian Thom
Native Studies Review, vol. 14, no. 2, 2001, pp. 1-42
Description
Reviews the 1997 Delgamuukw decision by the Supreme Court of Canada critical to determining the nature and extent of Aboriginal rights and title; and provides insight into the anthropological and legal approaches to title and rights.
[Microbehavior and Macroresults:Proceedings of the Tenth Biennial Conference of the International Institute ofFisheries Economics and Trace
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
David C. Natcher
Description
Discusses a self-improving management system which is facilitating an assessment of forest management as it relates directly to Little Red River/Tall Cree culture and their continued land use needs.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 2, Militarization, 2001, pp. 60-65
Description
Delivers a background on the Zapatista uprising in Mexico and the political initiatives introduced to solve the situation.
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The Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 2, no. 1, Winter, 2001, pp. 61-74
Description
Conducts an overview of the different definitions of the term "Métis", plus a review of events leading up to the enactment of the Métis Legislation in the province.
Looks at the intellectual, structural and political attributes of the British Columbia Treaty Commission (BCTC) process in order to see why it failed. Provides recommendations for future collaboration between governments and Indigenous Nations.
Paper from Indigenous Peoples in the International Sphere.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 2, Militarization, 2001, pp. 4-7
Description
Comments on the repressive tactics employed by national governments in the name of "National Unity" in order to control indigenous lands and people.
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Ottawa Law Review, vol. 33, 2001-2002, pp. 301-346
Description
Argues that from the case Chippewas of Sarnia there may be a third method of extinguishment of Aboriginal title; extinguishment by exercise of judicial discretion.
Looks at agreements signed between mining companies and First Nation communities in Canada in order to establish formal relationships between them, to reduce the predicted impact of a mine, and to secure economic benefist for affected communities.
Papers, presentations and proceedings from the conference Impact of NAFTA on Aboriginal Business in North America held in Saskatoon, Sk., May 28-29, 2001.
International Institute for Sustainable Development
Description
Explores how Aboriginal people value the lands around them and how that knowledge and information can be incorporated into provincial land-use and resource management.
Looks at how the Canadian government is fulfilling its fiduciary obligation to consult with Aboriginal communities regarding industrial development on traditional lands.
Legal and Normative Bases For Sami Claims to Land in the Nordic
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Asbjørn Eide
International Journal on Minority and Group Rights, vol. 8, no. 2/3, Special Issue on Sami rights in Finland, Norway, Russia and Sweden, 2001, pp. 127-149
Description
History of discussions surrounding Sami land and water rights and legal consequences of claims in Norway.
Outlines the historical background to the Final Agreement, selected provisions, issues of concern and judicial proceedings related to the Final Agreement.
International Journal on Minority & Group Rights, vol. 8, no. 2/3, Special Issue on Sami Rights in Finland, Norway, Russia and Sweden, 2001, pp. 103-106
Description
Looks at the importance of handling claims politically, the challenges of developing appropriate legislation, historical injustices, and the impact of partial self-governance.
Political Inclusion of the Sami as Indigenous People in Norway
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nils Oskal
International Journal on Minority & Group Rights, vol. 8, no. 2/3, Special Issue on Sami Rights in Finland, Norway, Russia and Sweden, 2001, pp. 235-261
Description
Discusses Sami rights to land and water in Norway.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 25, no. 1, 2001, pp. 18-20
Description
Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Nation, in northwestern Montana, and how their land is protected by the State Historic Preservation Office.
Anthropology, Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, Thesis (Ph.D.)--Union Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio, 2001.
Discussion of the James Bay Crees fight, called the Great Whale Campaign (1989-1994), to keep a dam from being built in their territory.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 25, no. 1, 2001, pp. 5-12
Description
Discusses : "indivisibility of Ndee[Apache] land and culture, the historical forces that operated unsuccessfully to alienate the Ndee from their land, and how the Ndee are returning elements of their geographical, cultural, and linguistic heritage to a central place of honour while addressing contemporary challenges..."