Discusses framework of reparations to include the emotional, spiritual, political and social realms all within the context of the particular history of Native peoples.
Chapter in book: Reparations: Interdisciplinary Inquiries edited by Jon Miller and Rahul Kumar.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 26, no. 3, Fall, 2014, pp. 25-40
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Examines how this novel about sexual abuse against Native women disrupts readers and scholars' expectations.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 25.
Argues that while, on the surface Canada may seem to have respected the right to self-government, in practical terms it has done little and a landmark decision is needed to speed the process.
Discusses each part of Aboriginal title as defined by the court, relation to inherent right of self-government, proof of aboriginal title, and jurisdiction over Aboriginal title.
Indigenous Law Journal, vol. 2, no. 1, Fall, 2003, pp. 117-176
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Analysis of the federal government's inability to come to terms with contemporary (2003) policy decisions and court decisions such as the Corbiere case.
Historically Aboriginal title has been justified by the need to protect Aboriginal peoples from European settlers, but inherent paternalism has undermined Aboriginal title today.
Discusses how federal Indian law has developed in the United States from the arrival of Columbus through to the self-determination era of today, and looks at the future of the Indian tribes.