Indigenous Affairs, no. 2-3, Arctic Oil and Gas Development, 2006, pp. 30-39
Description
Examines oilsands expansion, the impacts on Aboriginal rights and policy determinants for assessing these impacts.
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Discusses history and culture of First Nations groups including the Coast Salish, Nlaka’pamux, Ts'ilhqot'in Secwepemc, Okanagan, Stl’atl’imx, Wet’Suwet’en, Sekani, and Dakelh First Nations.
Study gives an assessment of environmental and socio-economic impacts of the pipeline, overview of infringement on Aboriginal title and rights by the pipeline, and concerns voiced by the Carrier Sekani community.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 30, no. 4, 2006, pp. 19-40
Description
Focuses on the effects that logging, overfishing, and urbanization have on industrial salmon farming. Also discusses how consultation may be a repressive tactic, rather than a means of protecting title and rights.
Presents an introduction on how climate change will significantly impact First Nations people due to their locations, reliance on the environment, and limited adaptation strategies.
Presents recommendations for climate change-related action, taking into account issues relating to First Nations peoples impact, adaptation and mitigation measures.