Provincial & Territorial

Speaks to Indigenous rights in Canada by looking at the violations faced by people of Grassy Narrows due to clearcut logging on traditional territory.

Looks at the Supreme Court decision in Tsilhqot'in Nation v. British Columbia case which opted for a territorial concept rather than the usual theory of Aboriginal title.

Lawrence Cook knew Jim Brady in 1949/50. He talks about the CCF government policies and how the people reacted to them, the Legion, and the various Co-op efforts that were tried in Cumberland. He is the only informant to talk about efforts by Brady to organize a Metis Association in Cumberland in 1949.

History Thesis (M.A.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2000.

Relates the story of the buffalo-shaped stone Mistassini, sacred to First Nations but destroyed when Gardiner Dam was built on the Saskatchewan River.

Bill modifies the Indian Act to comply with the British Columbia Court of Appeal's 2009 McIvor decision. Originally published Nov. 15, 2010.

Takes a brief look at impetus behind initiatives and highlights of Aboriginal reasons for caution.

Comments on the creation of the Saskatchewan First Nation Family and Community Institute and hopes that the institute can stem the flow of children placed into foster care.

Discusses the move of Joan Beatty, the once NDP provincial candidate to a federal Liberal candidate.

Reports about the years of neglect by professionals and the social care system that led to the death of a young Aboriginal woman, Paige Gauchier, from a drug overdose on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. Duration: 21:13. Report by the BC Representative for Children and Youth Paige's Story: Abuse, Indifference and a Young Life Discarded.

Focuses on proposed British Columbia legislation with respect to disputes over ownership of Aboriginal cultural property.

Looks at how traditional knowledge can be used in resource and environmental management and discusses case studies involving the incorporation of traditional knowledge into environmental management.

Beginnings of, what could become, an Aboriginal health human resources strategy.

Discusses how The Little Red River Cree First Nation pursues economic development through a partnership with the Alberta Government and several forest companies in the region.

Signed on the 21st of July, 1997.

Signed on the 21st of July, 1997.

Data was gathered from women experiencing or at risk for homelessness, service providers, policy makers and program managers. Highlights findings with respect to determinants and impact of homelessness, policy and bureaucratic practice environment, and gaps in service provision. Concludes with 14 recommendations.

Discusses provincial government's past and present relationship with Aboriginal peoples, and interactions between the Aboriginal population and provincial ministries and agencies such as the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Public Security, Correctional Services, Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

Public Policy Project (M.P.P.)--Simon Fraser University, 2017.

Comments on six strategies that may be taken to improve the effectiveness of Local Education Agreements between First Nations and the provincial School Districts. Revised handbook.

Professional Communication Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2017.

General background information about the duty to consult, including pertinent court cases, and brief discussion of how the principle may impact municipalities.

Chapter from book: Northern Exposure: Peoples, Powers and Prospects in Canada's North edited by Frances Abele, Thomas J. Courchene, F. Leslie Seidle and Frances St. Hilaire.

Study consisted of community engagement involving 575 individuals, comprehensive review of 213 files of children under the care of the Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development on December 31, 2017, and a literature review of provincial, national and international content. Includes 33 recommendations.

Law Thesis (LL.M.)--University of Alberta, 2000.

Paper argues that the Crown managed Grand River land sales and land sale proceeds in the interests of the state, rather than those of the Six Nations.

A copy of the petition composed on behalf of the Inhabitants District of Lorne (which included the town of Prince Albert, and the Métis settlements St. Laurent and Batoche) in December of 1884 and delivered to Ottawa. Also included is letter from Nicholas Davin Flood, and an internal memorandum of the Department of the Interior by William Pearce. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 16.

Agreement between the First Nation, Canada and British Columbia, concerning land, resource, governance, fiscal, culture, environment and other matters.

Comments on two historic events that occurred on May 29, 2006 in the Saskatchewan legislature; the 100th anniversary of the first sitting and the first recognition of treaties and treaty relationships. Duration: 14:03.

Comments on the mace used in the Parliament of Canada and the mace used in the Northwest Territories Legislature. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 43.

Peter Ittinuar, first Inuk Member of Parliament, recalls his first speech delivered to the House of Commons, in which he conveyed the idea of creating Nunavut.

Indigenous Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--Trent University, 2014.

Researches the creation of a continuing government capacity to focus on Aboriginal issues, the establishment of institutions or structures to facilitate change in policies, and programs affecting Aboriginal peoples.

Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) and the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) join to become partners in casino development in Saskatchewan.

Discusses the Northern Native-Languages Project (NNLP) and government policies and their development regarding the use of native languages as modes of instruction in Ontario schools.

Book review of: Makuk by John Sutton Lutz. Entire book review section on one pdf. To access this review, scroll to p. 133.

Malakai McLeod talks about conditions in the north and the changes brought about by the CCF government to help the native people.

Review of government structures and regional operations in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec.

Provincial government site providing links to Health and Wellness, Education and Employment, History and Culture, Northern Development Strategy (NDS), community demographics, publications and select agreements.

Short paragraph stating that the Government of Manitoba will provide some two million dollars over the next three years to fund an Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre in Winnipeg.

Book review of: Manitoba's Métis Settlement Scheme of 1870

Book review of: Manitoba's Métis Settlement Scheme of 1870 by Paul L. A. H. Chartrand.

Summary of recommendations by the Manitoba Treaty Land Entitlement Commission, 1983, relating to First Nations in Manitoba adhering to Treaty 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 10.

Highlights Aboriginal candidates in Saskatchewan's 2003 provincial election due to changes in support.

Australian context.