Argues that there is no quick fix for long standing health problems, but the answer lies in a sustained effort to improve the standard of living and health care services for all Aboriginal peoples.
Commentary on the history and developments in Saskatchewan First Nation affairs and of a media that seems to favour sensationalism over positive political legacies.
Looks at the three main objectives of the Office of the Treaty Commissioner: recognize the past, resolve outstanding treaty issues and revive the treaty relationship through education.
Duration: 11:59.
Creating a Healthy, Just, Prosperous and Safe Saskatchewan: A Response to the JRC
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Government of Saskatchewan
Description
Province believes JRC contributed to understanding justice from First Nation and Métis perspectives, and factors contributing to the relationship between Aboriginal peoples and the mainstream justice system. Province's action plan will address socioeconomic issues, crime reduction and victimization.
Historical background and submissions to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding the unlawful surrender of 22,080 acres of reserve land. ICC concluded that Canada is responsible for the loss of use of the land since 1891, breach of Treaty and fiduciary duty, and recommends negotiation of settlement under Canada's Specific Claims Policy. Commissioners include: Renée Dupuis and Alan C. Holman. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
Cumberland House Cree Nation, IR 100A Inquiry (French Version)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Historical backround and submissions to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding the unlawful surrender of 22,080 acres of reserve land. ICC concluded that Canada is responsible for the loss of use of the land since 1891, breach of Treaty and fiduciary duty, and recommends negotiation of settlement under Canada's Specific Claims Policy. (French language version) Commissioners include: Renée Dupuis and Alan C. Holman.
[These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]
James Smith Cree Nation IR 100A Inquiry (French Version)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Historical background, submissions, and recommendations from Indian Claims Commission (ICC) hearing to determine if Canada breached its obligations in taking an invalid surrender and in its subsequent disposition of the land. ICC found that James Smith Cree Nation was not owed any lawful obligations, but recommended that Canada's obligations dealing with the disposition of IR100A be negotiated with Cumberland House Cree Nation. (French language version) Commissioners include: Renée Dupuis and Alan C.
James Smith Cree Nation Chakastaypasin IR 98 Inquiry (French Version)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Final Report regarding the James Smith Cree Nation's claim challenging the validity of the surrender and sale of the Chakastaypasin Band's Indian Reserve (IR) 98. (French language version) Commissioners include: Renée Dupuis and Alan C. Holman.
[These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]
Correspondence between the Poundmaker Reserve and the federal cabinet. Includes acknowledgment of receipt of a list of problems on the Poundmaker Reserve from 1963, the acknowledgment of receipt of a complaint against an Indian Agent in the area from 1962, and a request from John Tootoosis for copies of Hansard "dealing with questions on Indian Affairs and information on government plans that may affect Indians, particularly those in Saskatchewan."
Reviews the political theory, the history of Canada’s constitutional development, successes and challenges in negotiating a self government Agreement in Principle.
Sums up the priorities identified, by meeting participants, for inclusion in the Aboriginal Health Blueprint. The article also discusses concerns, potential solutions, and recommendations to improve the health status of all Aboriginal peoples.
Discusses conflict of law arising from application of provincial law on-reserve to matters in First Nation jurisdiction, examples cited include: gambling, smoking, adoption, health, welfare regulation and education.
1 file containing a memorandum for the committee for the Queen's visit; a newspaper article from the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix regarding Jack Pickersgill; letter to Diefenbaker from E.R. McFarland, President of the official body of Honorary Chiefs Blood Indian Tribe; newsletter detailing the year of 1962 as experienced by the residents of the Blood Reservation.
"National publication for the Indians of Canada". Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record.
Articles reflect the attitudes and polices of the time.
"National publication for the Indians of Canada". Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record.
Articles reflect the attitudes and polices of the time.
"National publication for the Indians of Canada". Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record.
Articles reflect the attitudes and polices of the time.
Final Report regarding the James Smith Cree Nation's claim challenging the validity of the surrender and sale of the Chakastaypasin Band's Indian Reserve (IR) 98. Commissioners include: Renée Dupuis and Alan C. Holman.
[These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]
Historical background, analysis and recommendations from the Indian Claims Commission (ICC) hearing to determine the validity of the surrender and sale of Indian Reserve (IR) 98. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
Historical background, submissions, and recommendations from Indian Claims Commission (ICC) hearing to determine if Canada breached its obligations in taking an invalid surrender and in its subsequent disposition of the land. ICC found that James Smith Cree Nation was not owed any lawful obligations, but recommended that Canada's obligations dealing with the disposition of IR100A be negotiated with Cumberland House Cree Nation. Commissioners include: Renée Dupuis and Alan C. Holman.
Historical background, submissions and findings from Indian Claims Commission (ICC) hearing regarding disputed land entitement and to determine whether James Smith Cree Nation and Cumberland Band 100A were lawfully amalgamated in 1902.. ICC found amalgamation agreement invalid and Canada breached its Treaty and fiduciary duties by failing to obtain the informed consent of the entire Cumberland Band. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
Reviews claims by the Cumberland House Cree Nation, the James Smith Cree Nation, the Chakastaypasin Claim and Betsiamites Band claim. Complete issue on one pdf.
Northern Review, no. 25/26, Governance in the Provincial Norths, Summer, 2005, pp. 81-91
Description
Looks at three main aspects of task force: nature of the review process, the observations on need for municipal renewal, explanations of recommendations for municipal renewal.
Examines the impact of labour force attachment programs on the quality of life on participants by analyzing real life experiences Concludes health and well-being of recipients are not promoted.
Premier Lorne Calvert's three year action plan to treat substance abuse based on recommendations from the report Healthy Choices in a Healthy Community by Graham Addley.
Tribute to the late Gordon MacMurchy, a senior member of the Allan Blakeney cabinet and MLA from 1971 to 1982 whose responsibilities included First Nations affairs.
File contains notes from speeches by Eric Neilson on the Northern Development Policy and how Aboriginal people can aid in implementing it, and by John Diefenbaker for the PION-ERA festival in Saskatoon noting that the first day is to honour Aboriginal people.
Brief summary of study which involved interviews with 75 individuals representing First Nations, provincial and federal governments and industry. Discusses progress to-date, pressures, barriers, and recommendations. Includes case study of Saskatchewan.
History of First Nation agriculture in Saskatchewan and suggestions to improve the current situation that sees very few First Nations peoples involved in farm operations.
Resources (Canadian Institute of Resources Law), vol. 90, Spring, 2005, pp. [1]-7
Description
"This article focuses on the trapping rights promised under Treaty 8 and their evolution over time in northern Alberta. It summarizes some of the findings of an in-depth study published by the Canadian Institute of Resources Law".