Law Enforcement

Reports responses of 319 individuals who were asked questions about family life, income nd employment, education, housing and homeless, public accommodation, harassment and violence, police interactions and prisons, health and identity documents. Related material: 2008 Survey Results.

Panelists discuss Tasha Hubbard's documentary about the notorious "starlight tours", which involved Saskatoon police officers transporting Aboriginal men to the outskirts of the city and abandoning them during sub-zero temperatures. Duration: 50:54.

Release of John Graham, or John Boy Patton, who was accused of shooting Anna Mae Pictou Aquash.

Goals were to identify names of victims, identify government agencies that collect and report information, and determine what is and is not reported.

Looks at Aboriginal over-representation in all aspects of the criminal justice system in Canada, New Zealand and the United States. Uses the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody to focus on deaths in police custody and prison in Australia.

Includes Saskatoon City Council minutes from a meeting on Monday, June 9, 1980 regarding a report by the Community Liaison Committee (Report No. 3-1980) including items on Aboriginal Employment (Item # 1316), Housing (Item # 1317), Education and Native People and the Law (Item # 1318), as well as a list of Committee members.

Presents findings from two studies of male offenders serving federal sentences and some of the differences between these two studies.

Comments on courts being called upon to use their power of injunctive relief to assist parties adversely affected by blockades.

History Thesis (M.A.)--Queen's University, 2001.

Government of Manitoba created this Commission as a result of the Public Inquiry into the Administration of Justice and Aboriginal People. The Public Inquiry was a response to the deaths of Helen Betty Osborne in The Pas and John Joseph Harper in Winnipeg. Includes links to: Final Report, Quarterly Reports, Recommendations and Consultation Papers from the Implementation Commission.

Report designed to support the mandate of the Commission by presenting evidence to negotiate visions for the criminal justice system and redefine justice for all. Excerpt from Legacy of Hope: An Agenda for Change, vol. 1.

Explores many issues concerning Métis people of Manitoba and provides recommendations to the justice system regarding operations.

Asserts that the British legal system cannot be successfully transfer to Indigenous people, due to philosophical differences. Excerpt from chapter four of Tough on Kids: Rethinking Approaches to Youth Justice.

Examines the over-representation of Aboriginals in the penal system and compares statistics on the offences committed by Aboriginals and non-Aboriginals who have applied for parole.

Analyzes whether certain cities contribute to the problem of over-representation and explores whether regional variations exist.

Analyzes data from the 2009 General Survey of Canada to compare attitudes of general population and Aboriginals.

Law Thesis (LL.M.)--University of Ottawa, 1993.

Sociology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1993

Paper written for the Ipperwash Inquiry into the death of Dudley George.

Analyzes what makes Aboriginal protests unique, law enforcement's ability to deal with conflicts given the issues involved, the Ontario Provincial Police's Framework for Police Preparedness for Aboriginal Critical Incidents and role that First Nations' police might play in improving relations.

Sociology Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 1996.

Paper based on extensive fieldwork carried out over a 15-month period and interviews with 105 persons in law enforcement, government officials, First Nation political leaders and community activists; includes a historical overview and nine case studies.

Report focuses on initiatives undertaken to increase Aboriginal recruitment in various levels of policing.

Update on Aboriginal policing and programs. Special edition Policy and Program Overview, 2007.

Dispute Resolution Thesis (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 2002.

Report chronicles achievements and challenges that lie ahead for the Police Service in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Explores rights regarding movable cultural property.

Amnesty International's report Stolen Sisters highlights the high rates of violence against Aboriginal women in Canada.

Investigates how mandatory charging policies are not uniform throughout various federal, provincial and territorial jurisdictions regarding domestic violence against Aboriginal women.

Investigates the incidence of alleged violence by police officers towards Aboriginal youth in Australia.

Criminology Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 2009

Examines root causes of and issues surrounding “Aboriginal youth rebellion;” considers the implications of rebellious acts as modes of resistance to colonial policy and practice. Recommends addressing the challenges faced by Indigenous youth through cultural and language and cultural revitalization.

Sources for statistics, case law and constitutional issues, international law, rights, legislation and policy, law enforcement, prison system, access to legal information, and sociological and background information.

Discusses organization and structure, operation, and management along with "cold case rules" and examples of cases. Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll down to page 103.

Looks the serious problem of prosecuting domestic violence committed by non-Indians on reservations and recommends legislation.

Author conducts a literature review examining resources and writings surrounding the issue of violence towards Indigenous women and the suppression of the issue; argues that media representation plays a large role, and issues a call to action from the general public to help solve the problem.

Discusses a gathering of Kainai, Pikuni and Siksika Nations for a political convention conducted under the surveillance by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

Image of a rifle belonging to Almighty Voice.

A photograph of the siege which pitted the NWMP against Almighty Voice and his two companions. The bluff where Almighty Voice dug in is visible in this panoramic shot from across the prairies, as is artillery fire on the left.

Final report.