Book review of: Glyphs and Gallows: The Rock Art of Clo-oose and the Wreck of the John Bright by Peter Johnson.
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Provincial government site providing links to BC Treaty Commission, First Nations Forestry Program, Agreements with First Nations, initiatives, policies and reports..
Canadian Woman Studies, vol. 21, no. 2, Women and HIV/AIDS, Summer/Fall, 2001, pp. 124-126
Description
Brenda Loyie, a Cree Peer Counsellour/ Advocate with AIDS Prince George is one of three Aboriginal women who tell their story in the video Women, HIV and Addictions: Before, During and After.
The Beaver, vol. 81, no. 6, December/January 2001/2002, pp. 31-[?]
Description
Discusses how pretext of enforcing British law was used to force the Cowichan to submit to British authority and gain access to their land without an agreement.
Discussion of the methodologies, ethics, and background of study which centered on womens' experience of violence and doubts as to whether restorative justice would actually improve the situation.
Environmental Health Perspectives, vol. 109, no. 5, May 2001, pp. A216-A219
Description
Discusses blood samples ostensibly taken from the Nuu-chah nulth tribe for arthritis research, later used for other purposes without subjects' consent.
Looks at oral history as part of the Commissions inquiry process and its recommendation to the federal government to accept Esketemc land claim. Complete issue on one pdf.
Comparison of attitudes of those who speak the dominant language to those whose identity may be tied to languages in danger of extinction, and recognition there is an inextricable link between language and culture.
Argues that expectations that the Treaty Commission would be able to make settlements quickly was unrealistic, and that it tried to accomplish too much, too soon.
Contends that inner city Aboriginal women should be consulted about their health concerns and involved in the development of policy to ensure improvement in health care service.
Federal Court decision concerning claims of the Squamish Indian Band and the Musqueam Indian Band regarding issues arising from surrender and loss of use of the False Creek Indian Reserve, established in 1869.
Describes the information and services the Aboriginal entrepreneur commonly needs to start up a business; Infrastructure the community can provide; what bands or tribal councils can do about financing; ways of building support for businesses in the community; and developing support groups and business education programs.
Native Studies Review, vol. 3, no. 2, Native Peoples, Museums, and Heritage Resource Management, 1987, pp. 87-97
Description
Describes the evolution of the Native Youth Program, some of the challenges and benefits associated with it, and the applicability of similar projects in schools.
Outlines the historical background to the Final Agreement, selected provisions, issues of concern and judicial proceedings related to the Final Agreement.
Historical data based on 1981 Census. Analysis of key demographic, social and economic indicators and comparison between on- and off-reserve populations.