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 effects of government policy in both Australia and Canada and the lack of progress addressing long term solutions for Aboriginal communities.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 41, no. 1, Winter, 2017, pp. 67-92
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Looks at the experience of a community with a successful casino and increased political influence by analyzing political leaders' correspondence, newspaper articles, and two agreements with the state.
Canadian Historical Review, vol. 64, no. 4, 1983, pp. 519-548
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Argues that contrary to accepted wisdom, the Canadian government did not have honourable and just intentions, but violated treaties by refusing to grant the reserve lands that had been chosen and failing to supply the promised provisions. Instead Commissioner Dewdney used the courts, military and police to bring about political goals.
History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Nebraska, 2010.
Based on viewpoints of Napoleon Bonaparte Johnson, Helen Peterson, Oliver La Farge, and Hugh Butler.
Canadian Historical Review, vol. 95, no. 3, September 2014, pp. 352-381
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Describes how the Department of Indian Affairs attempted to undermine leaders and gain control of lands by subdividing the reserve into plots which would be individually-owned, with the ultimate goal of dispersing the community.
Canadian Journal of Law and Society, vol. 22, no. 1, 2007, pp. 109-121
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Examines the fiduciary obligations between band councils and band members and argues that the current municipal model of band government is inadequate.
Canadian Journal of Criminology, vol. 34, no. 3/4, July-October 1992, pp. 542-546
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Three book reviews: Justice For the Cree by Jean-Paul Brodeur, Carol LaPrairie and Roger McDonnell.
Justice For the Cree by Carol LaPrairie with the assistance of Yves Leguerrier.
Justice For the Cree by Jean-Paul Brodeur with the assistance of Yves Leguerrier.
Reviews legal events from the January 1980 - Fall 1982 period, including the failure of Aboriginal efforts to prevent the passage of the Canada Act in English Courts.
Canadian Dimension, vol. 36, no. 4, July/August 2002, pp. 33--[?]
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Looks at the federal proposasl First Nations Governance Initiative, which suggests amending the Indian Act in three areas: elections, band council accountability and legal status.