Discusses the oppressive nature of child welfare systems as they relate to the criteria for "good" mothers imposed by dominant, Western cultural values.
American Indian Law Review, vol. 18, no. 2, 1993, pp. 477-485
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Discusses decision by the Supreme Court of Vermont; reviews claim and the basic rules of extinguishment and asks if the Supreme Court misanalyzed the historical record.
Canadian Journal of Women & the Law, vol. 6, no. 1, 1993, pp. 193-204
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Discusses the Canadian courts interpretation of the doctrines of discovery and extinguishment, and how this interpretation may impact on future Aboriginal land claims.
Ethnohistory, vol. 40, no. 1, Winter, 1993, pp. 34-69
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Discussion of the 1990 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that a tribal court may not assert criminal jurisdiction over a non member Native American. Provides historical context for extending law over those within their "community."
Canadian Journal of Women and the Law, vol. 28, no. 2, [Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Conference], 2016, pp. 452-456
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Book review of: Looking for Ashley: Re-Reading What the Smith Case Reveals About the Governance of Girls, Mothers and Families in Canada by Rebecca Jaremko Bromwich.
Documentary about a landmark discrimination case filed by the Assembly of First Nations and the Child and Family Caring Society of Canada against Indian and Northern Affairs Development Canada in 2007 about the treatment of First Nations children.
Duration: 2:42:53.