Uses the example of the Canadian arctic waterways to argue that a country's claim to sovereignty can be weakened or strengthened by how it deals with aboriginal rights.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 6, no. 2, 1986, pp. 333-349
Description
Indian reservations were surveyed regarding their consumption of wildlife. Calls for increased joint management efforts between provincial and Indian governments to identify all forces affecting wildlife populations and to create equitable conservation programs.
Provides a mechanism for determining citizenship to preserve cultural and political integrity and outlines three fundamental objectives of the Citizenship Code.
Native Studies Review, vol. 2, no. 1, 1986, pp. 1-43
Description
Summary of policy developments, under Mulroney government, which examined the recommendations of Nielsen's task force and the resulting controversy. Part II to appear in Vol. 2, No. 2 of NSR.
Looks at the background to the beginnings of Indian political organizations and the turning point when federal funding became available to the organizations.
Lead story item deals with the issue of women's status under the Indian Act and is followed by various news items. Includes synopsis and "Did You Know?" section.
Duration: 45:38
Native Studies Review, vol. 2, no. 1, 1986, pp. 45-67
Description
Focuses on Commission's recommendations for dealing with, "The Indian people in the North of Ontario" and suggests circumstances and time may have eliminated any impact the recommendations could have achieved.
Discusses the historical development and fact that these Treaties with the Mississauga and Chippewa peoples did not secure hunting and fishing rights for the First Nations people. Both Canada and Ontario were involved in negotiations.