Nisga'a Village of New Aiyansh

Highlights the differences between American and Canadian concepts of identity and the effects on the Nisga'a Treaty process.

Patrick Stewart, Indigenous architect, of the Nisga'a First Nation in British Columbia looks at elements he considers when starting a project: architectural principles; traditions and culture; policy/local conventions and knowledge. Duration: 53:06.

Summary of study which investigated interrelationship between health and housing. Lists challenges, traditional solution, potential present-day solution, and examples of how some communities have met the challenge. Highlights from research report of same name.

Union of Chiefs receive no comment from Prime Minister Trudeau and Jean Chretien about a claim for compensation for the loss of their lands since the decision on the Nishga Tribal Council's court case is still in the courts.

Discusses how British Columbia businesses are developing working relationships with First Nations and positioning themselves as leaders in British Columbia’s changing economic climate.

Looks at historical, moral and legal claims by the Nishga.

Argues that Aboriginal title had never been extinguished in territories around Nass River Valley, Observatory Inlet, Portland Inlet and the Portland Canal, in northwestern British Columbia.

Agreement that transfers ownership of traditional lands to the Nisga'a and affirms their right to self-government.

Explains how the Nisga'a Treaty has laid the foundation for all other treaties under negotiation.

Geography and Environmental Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 2005.

Interview concerning community economic development opportunities embedded in the Treaty.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 2013.

Focuses on a speech given by the president of the Nisga'a Lisims government.

Discusses the historical context of events precluding the Nisga'a Treaty.

The author, Deputy Attorney General of Saskatchewan, gives his personal views on the Calder vs. Attorney General of British Columbia legal case that established that Aboriginal title exists in modern Canadian law. The Calder case related to the Nishgas (Nisga'a) land claim in northwestern British Columbia. Item found within folder 'XXXII-39'.

Historical note:

Social Work Thesis (M.S.W.)--University of Victoria, 2004.

Discusses the various models for providing child welfare services.

Videos of forums held to give Commissioner input about changes to improve safety for vulnerable women and the way police deal with missing persons investigations. Also includes the keynote speech Innovative Approaches to Protecting Vulnerable and Marginalized Women.

Topics discussed by Nisga'a Tribal Council Chairman, include Aboriginal title, ownership, courts, rights, and customary law. Interview first published in Multinational Monitor, vol. 13, no. 9, September, 1992.

Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of New Brunswick, 2005.

Interdisciplinary Studies (Architecture, Landscape Architecture, First Nations Studies) Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of British Columbia, 2004.

Concluded between the Nisg'a Nation, Canada and the province of British Columbia on April 27, 1999.

Legislation bringing into effect the Treaty and land Agreement among Canada, British Columbia and the Nisga'a First Nation concerning land settlement and taxation matters.

Examines the text of the agreement and weighs in on whether or not the text supports a Federal relationship.

Looks at evidence for the legitimate boundaries between Nisga'a, Gitanyow and Gitksan territorial areas.

Book review of: The Nisga'a Treaty by Rick J. Ponting. Scroll to page 213 to read review.

Explores Nishga-European contact from the perspective of land-based fur trade centred at Fort Simpson.

History Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 1979.

Discusses racism and self government.

Reflects on Frank Calder's part in the first modern-day land claims agreement in British Columbia.

This file contains a presentation by Rev. Dr. Raymond Hodgson and Rev. Peter Hemel. Their organization is a national ecumenical coalition, one of 12 national coalitions of the major Christian churches in Canada. The Taskforce assists the members in implementing policies adopted by the churches in the areas of corporate, social and environmental responsibility. For example, the Taskforce worked with the Nisga'a relating to a mine built in Alice Arm, British Columbia.

The file contains a presentation by the Nisga'a First Nation by Herbert Morven, Reg Percival, Peter Squires, and Tommy Dennis. Herbert Morven introduces the other presenters; Reg Percival speaks on behalf of the Gitlakdamix Band Council and the Tribal Council, Peter Squires speaks on behlaf of the Health Board, and Tommy Dennis makes a presentation on behalf of the Nisga'a Nation's urban locals.

This file contains a portion of a transcript of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at The Citadel Inn, Ottawa, Ontario. This portion is of a presentation for Nishga Education Project by Jacob McKay preceding the Round Table discussion on education.

Papers presented at a forum held under the auspices of the BC Treaty Commission and the Law Commission of Canada.

Speech given by Joseph Gosnell about the Nisga'a Treaty.

Three articles on missionary life, the first describing events of Christmas 1888 in Bella Bella, BC. The second article is a letter from Rev. John Nelson, dated 7 March 1889, discussing the Mountain Stoney Aboriginal population present in the Saskatchewan District. The third article is a letter from Rev. A.E. Green, dated 11 February 1889, concerning the frustration relating to the land issue in the Naas River, BC, area.

Looks at the First Nations Action and Support Team (FAST) program partnered by the Wet'suwet'en, Gitxsan, Tsimshian and Nisga'a First Nations.