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Brief to the Senate Standing Committee on Aboriginal Peoples on Bill C-6"The Specific Claims Resolution Act"

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Clarence Pennier
Presentation made by the Grand Chief of the Sto:lo Nation pointing out the lack of a non-derogation clause and other concerns. Reproduction is a copy of an official work that is published by the Government of Canada and it is reproduced in affiliation with, or with the endorsement of the Government of Canada.
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Bringing Ethics Review Home to Cowichan: Indigenizing Ethics Review in British Columbia, Canada

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Cowichan Tribes
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 16, no. 2, Wisdom of the Elders: Honouring Spiritual Laws in Indigenous Knowledge, 2021, pp. 70-81

Using the investigation into high preterm births amongst the Cowichan to examine collaborative research reviews that follow the OCAP principles.  

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Bringing Traditional Teachings to Leadership

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Siemthlut Michelle Washington
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 28, no. 3/4, Summer/Autumn, June 1, 2004, pp. 583-603
Argues that select traditional practises have a contribution to make to contemporary governance.
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British Columbia First Nations and Influenza Pandemic of 1918-19

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mary-Ellen Kelm
BC Studies, no. 122, Summer, 1999, pp. 23-[48?]
Explores reasons why the epidemic figures prominently in First Nations' histories; includes oral remembrances of the devastation the disease brought to First Nations communities.
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British Columbia First Nations Coordinators (BCFNC) Handbook: A Guide for Serving Aboriginal Students in the Public Post-Secondary System in British Columbia

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Resource contains general guidelines and specific recommendations for personnel who facilitate student transitions and retention. Topics include admissions, financial and cultural services, academic support, and maintaining institutional and community relationships.
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British Columbia Indian Cut-off Lands Settlement Act, 1984, c. 2 [Assented to February 23, 1984]

Alternate Title
An Act to provide for the settlement of claims by Indian bands in British Columbia relating to certain lands cut off from their reserves
British Columbia Indian Cut-off Lands Settlement Act, 1984, c. 2, B-8.3
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Government of Canada
Statute providing for settlement of land claims relating to property set aside before 1916 and referred to in the McKenna-McBride Agreement.
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British Columbia Indian Languages: A Crisis of Silence

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alan Haig-Brown
BC Studies, no. 57, British Columbia a Place For Aboriginal Peoples?, Spring, 1983, pp. 57-67
Discusses the importance of preserving and maintaining the remaining Indian languages for cultural continuity and survival.
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British Columbia Indian Reserves Mineral Resources Act

Alternate Title
British Columbia Indian Reserves Mineral Resources Act (1943-44, c. 19)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canada. Government of Canada
Links to legislation concerning on-reserve mineral rights, their administration, control and use including precious metals; excempt are pre-existing leases established pursuant to the Indian Act.
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British Columbia Métis History

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Author/Creator
[Brodie Douglas]
Discuses Métis ethnogenesis, the two waves of migration to British Columbia, recognition of their ties to the historic homeland, and reasons why historical identification can be difficult.
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British Columbia’s Community Benefits Agreement: Economic Justice for Indigenous Workers in Relation to Union Politics in Urban Infrastructure Projects

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lisa Berglund
Jodi Miles
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 13, no. 2, 2022

Discusses the barriers and lack of community engagement in a job program designed to improve employment for underrepresented groups in British Columbia.   

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The British Columbia Treaty Process: An Evolving Institution

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Richard T. Price
Native Studies Review, vol. 18, no. 1, 2009, pp. 139-167
Discusses how the treaty process has successfully evolved through a series of institutional changes which include the development of effective working relationships between Canada, British Columbia and the First Nations Summit.
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British Columbia Tripartite First Nations Health: Basis for a Framework Agreement on Health Governance

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations Health Council
Minister of Health (Canada)
Minister of Health Services (British Columbia)
Minister of Healthy Living and Sport (British Columbia)
Follow-up to the Transformative Change Accord: First Nations Health Plan (TCA: FNHP). Outlines basic commitments and processes needed to develop an administrative structure which would enable First Nations to exercise greater control over the delivery of services.
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Broadcasting Sovereignty: Exhibiting Nuxalk Radio at the University of British Columbia

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jennifer Kramer
BC Studies, no. 199, Indigeneities and Museums: Ongoing Conversations, Autumn, 2018, pp. 151-170
Discusses the student-curated exhibition Nuxalk Radio: One Nation, Many Voices and the role that the Indigenous-led, non-commercial radio station plays in promoting language, culture and sovereignty.
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Broken Promises: Alex's Story

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Author/Creator
Bernard Richard
Report of investigation into factors that may have led to the suicide of an 18-year-old Métis youth who was under the care of the BC Ministry of Children and Family Development.
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Building a Relationship: Perspectives From One First Nations Community

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Deanne Zeidler
Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, vol. 35, no. 2, Service Delivery to First Nations, Inuit and Métis in Canada: Part 1, Summer, 2011, pp. 136-143
Identifies information important for a non-Aboriginal professional to know before working with Aboriginal peoples.
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Building a Resilient and Prosperous North: Centre for the North Five-Year Compendium Report

Alternate Title
Report (Conference Board of Canada) ; April 2015
[Publication (Conference Board of Canada) ; 6973]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Anja Jeffrey
Adam Fiser
Natalie Brender
Brent Dowdall
Summarizes the Centre for the North’s half-decade of research on Canada’s North and provides an analysis of three priority items to be addressed.
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Building Bridges: Improving Legal Services for Aboriginal Peoples

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Author/Creator
Ardith Walkem
Report prepared for the Legal Services Society of British Columbia makes recommendations in four key areas: Aboriginal representation within the society, improving access to services, communication and outreach, and Aboriginal involvement in program planning.
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Building Bridges of Understanding Between Nations: Grade Five

Alternate Title
First Nations Journeys of Justice: A Curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade Seven
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Anne Goodfellow
Students investigate the origins of their own communities. Chapter Five from First Nations Journeys of Justice: A Curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade Seven by Anne Goodfellow.
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Building Bridges of Understanding Between Nations: Grade Four

Alternate Title
First Nations Journeys of Justice: A Curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade Seven
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Anne Goodfellow
Focuses on the values of respect, responsibility and seeing others people's points of view. Chapter Four from First Nations Journeys of Justice: A Curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade Seven by Anne Goodfellow.
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Building Bridges of Understanding Between Nations: Grade One

Alternate Title
First Nations Journeys of Justice: A Curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade Seven
Grade One: Growing and Learning
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Anne Goodfellow
Focuses on respect of self and others. Chapter One from First Nations Journeys of Justice: A Curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade Seven by Anne Goodfellow. Note: Page after title page is placed out of order in error. Scroll past page 83 and chapter begins with page i.
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Building Bridges of Understanding Between Nations: Grade Seven

Alternate Title
First Nations Journeys of Justice: A Curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade Seven
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Anne Goodfellow
Students explore the basis of Aboriginal rights. Chapter Seven from First Nations Journeys of Justice: A Curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade Seven by Anne Goodfellow.
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Building Bridges of Understanding Between Nations: Grade Six

Alternate Title
First Nations Journeys of Justice: A Curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade Seven
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Anne Goodfellow
Overview of how the court system operates in British Columbia. Chapter Six from First Nations Journeys of Justice: A Curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade Seven by Anne Goodfellow.
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Building Bridges of Understanding Between Nations: Grade Three

Alternate Title
First Nations Journeys of Justice: A Curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade Seven
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Anne Goodfellow
Focuses on the rules that must be followed in order to achieve certain goals in life. Chapter 3 from First Nations Journeys of Justice: A Curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade Seven by Anne Goodfellow.
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Building Bridges of Understanding Between Nations: Grade Two

Alternate Title
First Nations Journeys of Justice: A Curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade Seven
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
[Anne Goodfellow]
Focuses on rules within the home, school and community. Chapter Two from First Nations Journeys of Justice: A Curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade Seven by Anne Goodfellow.
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