Treaties

Speaker argues that negotiations between the Red River Métis and the Canadian government prior to passage of The Manitoba Act constituted treaty-making. Duration: 1:04:03.

History Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2017.

Book review of: Disinherited Generations by Nellie Carlson and Kathleen Steinhauer. Scroll down to page 167 to read review.

Sources include Record Group 10 records relating to Indian Affairs (1872-1950), Sir John A. Macdonald Papers, Alexander Mackenzie Papers, David Laird Papers, Alexander Morris Papers, Edgar Dewdney Papers, and L. Vankoughnet Letterbooks.

Federal court case to decide if non-status Indian and Métis should be identified as "Indians" under the Constitution Act, 1867.

A draft of a letter (and additional editorial notes) written by Riel to President Ulysses S. Grant of the United Stated seeking his support in the pursuit of Métis rights and sovereignty in Canada. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 67.

Gaudry discusses the concept of Wicihitowin as used to resolve a 19th century conflict between the Métis and the Dakota. Gunn discusses how international law relates to treaties signed with Indigenous peoples in Canada. O'Toole discusses whether Section 31 of The Manitoba Act constituted a treaty. Duration: 1:52:03.

Argues the agreement that led to the passing of the Manitoba Act in 1870 is a viable treaty according to international law.

History Thesis (M.A.) -- University of Saskatchewan, 2004.

Looks at the Sahtu Dene and Métis Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement, and Métis participation in Gwitch'in and Tlicho land claims in the Northwest Territories.

Describes the many roles assumed by the Métis including reporters, interpreters, mediators, and witnesses.

Book review of: Natives and Settlers Now and Then edited by Paul W. Depasquale.

Comments on the Supreme Court of Canada's decision on the case Manitoba Métis Federation Inc. v. Canada (2013 SCC 14) Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 52.

File contains a presentation by Howard Restoule of the Southern Ontario Metis and Aboriginal Association that responds to a questionnaire sent by the Commission prior to the hearings. The questions involve topics such as acquiring a land base, self-government, the implementation of treaties, the constitutional and legal position of Metis people and off-reserve Aboriginals, the Indian Act and social issues. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the previous five presenters and the Commissioners.

Lists primary sources, articles, books, grey literature. Current to 1983.

Discusses the transracial adoption controversy.

Argues that treaty was concluded after provincial borders were created. Report includes instructions to Crown negotiators, historical context and a section on Métis claims.

States the treaty was cloaked in the symbolism and legality that characterized "negotiations" in the northern, non-agricultural districts.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of New Mexico, 1987.

Traces the migration of many Métis to the United States following the Northwest Resistance and their economic marginalization on both sides of the boarder; examines questions of Indian title, treaty-making and the scrip program. Chapter from Métis Settlement in the North-West Territories. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 1.