Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 20, no. 3, May/June 1996, pp. 17-18
Description
Discusses the partnership between the New South Wales government, Community Controlled Medical Services and Aboriginal communities and the development of a State Aboriginal health policy.
Native Images: The Office of the Treaty Commissioner: Commissioner's Statement
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
David M. Arnot
Native Studies Review, vol. 11, no. 2, 1996, pp. 125-135
Description
Commissioner discusses the first phase discussions between the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations and the Government of Canada. Features 9 photographs taken with various individuals during the course of his work.
Presents a perspective on oral traditions, concluding that while oral evidence can be utilized in conflict resolution, "oral narratives must be examined and authenticated like any other evidence."
Area encompasses Gaspé peninsula, eastern coast of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Island, the Magdelaine Islands, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, and southern half of western Newfoundland.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 20, no. 2, Repatriation: An Interdisciplinary Dialogue, Spring, 1996, pp. 238-250
Description
The author, a historian, Pawnee man, and activist discusses his experience and perspective in dealing with the archaeological and museum communities while advocating for the repatriation of human remains and burial offerings.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 20, no. 2, Repatriation: An Interdisciplinary Dialogue, Spring, 1996, pp. 274-286
Description
Article describes the social and political factors and events that influenced and were a part of the extended process of repatriating potlatch artifacts that had been confiscated in 1922 under an amendment to the Indian Act prohibiting the potlatch ceremony.
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.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 20, no. 2, March/April 1996, pp. 53-55
Description
Overview of funding of health and substance misuse services and hearing and mental health and agreements being negotiated between the Commonwealth and each State and Territory.
New Mexico Law Review, vol. 26, no. 169, 1996, pp. [169]-190
Description
Explains Aboriginal law and defines who is an Aboriginal. Presents results from questionnaire sent to faculty claiming Indian descent and teaching courses related to Aboriginal law in American law schools.
Discusses historical background, terms, conditions and implications of Treaty 7; concluded during the Klondike gold rush of 1897-98 for economic reasons when settlers were coming into Lake Athabasca, Great Slave Lake, and parts of the Peace River area.
Argues that treaty was concluded after provincial borders were created. Report includes instructions to Crown negotiators, historical context and a section on Métis claims.
Treaty Research Report: Treaty No. Nine (1905-1906)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
James Morrison
Description
Argues that treaty represents the end of a colonial policy, which went back to the British Indian Department era. Adhesions to Treaty No. 9, often referred to as the James Bay Treaty, occurred between 1907-1930.