Summarizes major conclusions and proposals regarding framework which would include four principal sections: statement of objectives, guidelines on major elements of a fiscal transfer regime, co-ordination mechanisms and agreements, and transition measures.
Commentary on government's failure to adequately acknowledge Aboriginal veteran's contributions and compensate them in the same way as other returning soldiers.
Report (Northern Labour Market Information Clearinghouse) ; no. 24
Documents & Presentations
Description
Based on combination of literature review, conversations with experts, and a survey of education and/or development officers in communities. Found most job opportunities existed in resource exploitation and community services and delivery of effective education programs required establishing long-term relationships with communities.
Justice as Healing, vol. 2, no. 1, Spring, 1997, p. [?]
Description
Examines the historical role of the Attorney General and the responsibilities of the Treaty Chiefs of Canada in the areas of Aboriginal justice and punishment. Suggests that Treaty Chiefs are on the same level as the Attorney General.
Note: This is a sample article from the publication. Subscriptions are available from the Native Law Centre.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 7, no. 1, 1987, pp. 79-93
Description
Describes how two Inuit prisoners were bought from their Albany River captors by the Hudson's Bay Company in the 1800's and used in posts around James Bay. (Abstract in French/English, article in French only)
Prairie Forum, vol. 22, no. 2, Fall, 1997, pp. 353-354
Description
Book review of: The True Spirit and Intent of Treaty 7 by Treaty 7 Elders and Tribal Council with Walter Hildebrandt, Sarah Carter and Dorothy First Rider.
Prairie Forum, vol. 22, no. 1, Spring, 1997, pp. 21-46
Description
Reveals the unsuitability of J. A. N. Provencher as Commissioner of Indian Affairs, the criminal allegations brought against him and the inquiry that led to his dismissal in 1878.
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 1, no. 2, October 1987, pp. 16-31
Description
Compares socioeconomic factors, social support, selected clinical characteristics, and more, between First Nations and Anglo Canadian mental health patients.
Journal of Medical Systems, vol. 21, no. 5, 1997, pp. 275-289
Description
Outlines the framework for addressing environmental health indicators and presents a case study from northern Saskatchewan using environmental assessment conduct.
Arctic Anthropology, vol. 34, no. 1, 1997, pp. 18-29
Description
Discusses the negative opinions about the use of scientific research conducted in Nunavut and how this research may be in conflict with the needs of the Inuit.
Discusses lessons that can be learned from collaborative inquiry and the advantages of involving the people of the communities that are affected when conducting studies involving Aboriginal groups.