Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Government of Canada
Government of British Columbia
Nisga'a Nation
Description
Concluded between the Nisg'a Nation, Canada and the province of British Columbia on April 27, 1999.
No Reservations
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Katherine Gordon
Canadian Geographic, vol. 128, no. 2, April 2008, pp. 48-62
Description
Discusses the terms of the Treaty of British Columbia's Tsawwassen First Nation and the optimism and opposition to the agreement.
'Normalising' What? Aboriginal Land Tenure Reform in the Northern Territory of Australia
Theses
Author/Creator
Kirsty Howey
Description
Law Thesis (LL.M.)--University of British Columbia, 2012.
Note: Implementing Aboriginal Self-Government Taxation and Service Responsibility in British Columbia
Alternate Title
Implementing Aboriginal Self-Government Taxation and Service Responsibility in British Columbia
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robert L. Bish
Canadian Public Administration, vol. 36, no. 3, Fall, 1993, pp. 451-460
Description
Focuses on the taxation of leasehold property as a method of gaining revenue and the ramifications of the number of actors involved (federal, provincial, municipal).
A Note on Records of the Department of External Affairs Relating to Aborigines 1901-1916
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Aboriginal History , vol. 1, no. 2, 1977, pp. 106-110
Description
Lists correspondence and internal working papers.
Notes on Contemporary Indian Identity
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Fedora Giordano
RSA Journal, no. 20, 2009, pp. [47]-62
Description
Reflects on legislation recognizing American Indians and discusses the politics of identity.
The Numbered Treaties: Similar Means to Dichotomous Ends
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Derek Whitehouse
Past Imperfect, vol. 3, 1994, pp. [25]-45
Description
Argues that Aboriginals of the North-West Territories entered the treaty making process seeking to ensure cultural survival, while the government had the goal of assimilation.
Objections of the Chickasaw Nation to H.R. 3444 Entitled: "A Bill to Quiet Land Titles in the State of Mississippi", Before Sub-Committee on Judiciary, December 31, 1883
Alternate Title
[North American Indian Thought and Culture]
E-Books
Author/Creator
Halbert E. Paine
An Ojibwe Perspective on the Welfare of Children: Lessons of the Past and Visions for the Future
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Carol A. Hand
Children and Youth Services Review, vol. 28, no. 1, January 2006, pp. 20-46
Description
Discusses an over reliance on child welfare agencies.
Oka: A Convergence of Cultures and the Canadian Forces
E-Books
Author/Creator
Timothy C. Winegard
On 'Modest Proposals' To Further Reduce the Aboriginal Landbase by Privatizing Reserve Land
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Susan Campbell
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 27, no. 2, 2007, pp. 219-246
Description
Response to "Individual Property Rights on Canadian Indian Reserves" by Christopher Alcantara in the Canadian Journal of Native Studies vol. 23, no. 2 (2003) at pages 391 to 424.
On Reserve Status Indian Voter Participation in the Maritimes
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
David Bedford
Sidney Pobihushchy
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 15, no. 2, 1995, pp. 255-278
Description
Reviews First Nation voter turnout for federal, provincial and First Nation elections and compares patterns to those of other voters.
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Nine: Introduction and Directions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
Organizational Change and Conflict: A Case Study of the Bureau of Indian Affairs
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Duane Champagne
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 7, no. 3, 1983, pp. 3-28
Description
Evaluates the effects of several reform movements that challenged Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) domination over Native American reservation communities in the 1970's.
Organizational Maladies and Bureaucratic Prescriptions: The Federal Cabinet Directive on Modern Treaty Implementation
Alternate Title
Pacific Business & Law Institute Canadian Aboriginal Law Conference ;
[Aboriginal Impact Benefit Agreements: Negotiation and Implementation]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jessica Orkin
Cassandra Porter
Description
Discusses government's inertia in fulfilling terms of agreements and the machinery-of-government initiative which is meant to address problems with implementation.
The Osoyoos Indian Band, Canadian Wildlife Service, and the Species at Risk Act: Lack of Consultation, and Perpetuation of Underdevelopment on Reserves
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Carol Mammel
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 34, no. 2, 2014, pp. 85-103
Description
Discusses how imposition of the Act's prohibitions and lack of cooperation by the Wildlife Service, affected the Band's plans for economic development.
Our Homes are Bleeding: A Short History of Indian Reserves
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ruben Ware
Description
Looks a definitions for reserve, the Indian land policy, the Indian Reserves Commission, the McKenna-McBride Commission, what is a Cut-off, the Cut-off lands, and the first Cut-off.
A Path Forward: A Resource Guide to Support Treaty First Nation, Regional District and Local Government Collaboration and Planning
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation
Description
Using case studies provides tips and tools to improve regional level planning and service delivery for First Nations, regional districts, municipalities and electoral area staff where treaties are close to being completed or being achieved. Includes list of resources.
The Path of Helpseeking: Perceptions of Law Enforcement Among American Indian Victims of Sexual Assault
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sherry Hambly
Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community, vol. 36, no. 1-2, 2008, pp. 89-104
Description
Looks at data from the National Violence Against Women Survey and explores barriers around reporting rape to the police in American Indian communities.
Pathways to Service Delivery: A First Nations' Guide to Developing and Re-negotiating Municipal Service Agreements
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[URBAN Systems
Beyond Design]
Description
Includes four case studies: Tk’emlups te Secwepemc and the City of Kamloops; Tsleil Waututh Nation and the District of North Vancouver; : Musqueam and the City of Vancouver; : Cowichan Tribes and the City of Duncan; and Fort Nelson First Nation and Northern Rockies Regional Municipality.
Perceptions of Implementation: Treaty Signatory Views of Treaty Implementation
Alternate Title
Moving Forward, Making a Difference ; vol. 2
Aboriginal Policy Research ; vol. 4
Aboriginal Policy Research Conference ; 2nd, 2006
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Jean‑Pierre Morin
vol. 4
Description
Uses Treaties 4 and 6 as case studies.
Chapter eight from Moving Forward, Making a Difference, vol. 2, which is also vol. 4 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series.
Originally presented at the second annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2006.
"Picking Up the Pieces": A Community-School-Based Approach to First Nations Education Renewal
Alternate Title
Policy Research Paper (Northern Policy Institute)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Paul W. Bennett
Jonathan Anuik
Description
Looks at the rejection of federal Bill C-33, First Nations Control of First Nations Education Act, and an alternative education decision-making model that is more aligned with the Mi'kmaq "Talking Circle" tradition.
Plain Talk 14: First Nations Accountability
Alternate Title
It's Our Time First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 14
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Assembly of First Nations]
Description
Looks at Bill C-27, The Financial Accountability and Transparency of First Nations Bill.
Planning and Development after the James Bay Agreement
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Peter Wertmann
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 3, no. 2, 1983, pp. 277-288
Description
Presents discussion of perspectives on the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement.
Planning the Far North in Ontario, Canada: An Examination of the "Far North Act, 2010"
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Christopher J. A. Wilkinson
Tyler Schulz
Natural Areas Journal, vol. 32, no. 3, July 2012, pp. 310-315
Description
Looks at the protection of land in northern Ontario and the role of First Nations communities in land-use planning in development with the Government of Ontario.
The Plight of Ainu, Indigenous People of Japan
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mitsuharu Vincent Okada
Journal of Indigenous Social Development, vol. 1, no. 1, January 2012, pp. 1-14
Description
Examines consequences of government assimilation policies and discusses the need for research to promote social justice.
Policy Issues in American Indian Health Governance
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Donald Warne
The Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics, vol. 39, no. s1, Supplement , Spring, 2011, pp. 42-45
Description
Overview of tribally managed health services.
Portrait of the Situation for English-speaking First Nations: Accessing Health and Social Services in English in the Province of Québec: Final Research Report
Alternate Title
Expanding and Building Our Partnerships to Improve Access Health Canada: Health Services Integration Fund (HSIF) Project
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Amy Chamberlin
Description
Focus groups, interviews and questionnaires were used to gather information about general access and language and culture issues, positive experiences accessing services and suggestions for improvement.
Position Paper on Bill S-3: An Act to amend the Indian Act (elimination of sex-based inequities in registration)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indigenous Bar Association
Description
Critique of Canadian governments response to the Quebec Superior Court's ruling in Descheneaux c Canada (Procureur general). Argues that while the Bill may address the Indian Act's discriminatory clauses, it does not deal with issues such as citizenship, jurisdiction, and the status system as a whole.
Power Struggles: Hydro Development and First Nations in Manitoba and Quebec
E-Books
Author/Creator
Thibault Martin
Steven M. Hoffman
John Bonner
Thibault Martin
Gabrielle A. Slowey ... [et al.]
Premières Nations au Canada = First Nations in Canada [Map, 2012]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Geomatics Services
[Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)]
Description
Shows locations and whether community is under the Indian Act, Land Management Act or is self-governing.
Insets for certain areas of British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Ontario.
Premières Nations au Canada = First Nations in Canada [Map, 2013]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Geomatics Services
[Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)]
Description
Shows locations and whether community is under the Indian Act, Land Management Act or is self-governing.
Insets for certain areas of British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Ontario.
Presentation of the Grand Council of the Crees: To the Aboriginal Peoples Standing Committee of the Senate
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Bill Namagoose
Description
Discusses a brief history of agreements Canada has signed with Cree communities in Quebec.
Preservation as Perpetuation
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Marcia Pablo
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 25, no. 1, 2001, pp. 18-20
Description
Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Nation, in northwestern Montana, and how their land is protected by the State Historic Preservation Office.
A President in Indian Country: Calvin Coolidge and Lakota Diplomacy in the Summer of 1927
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Eric Steven Zimmer
Great Plains Quarterly, vol. 37, no. 3, Summer, 2017, pp. 215-234
Description
Looks at how Henry Standing Bear and Chauncey Yellow Robe capitalized on the historical presidential visit to the Pine Ridge reservation.
Producing North and South: A Political Geography of Hydro Development in Québec
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Caroline Desbiens
Canadian Geographer, vol. 48, no. 2, Summer, 2004, pp. 101-118
Description
Describes how the Cree have managed to achieve co-management of local resources through the James Bay Agreement.
Promise of Welfare Reform: Development Through Devolution on Indian Reservations
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Shanta Pandey
Eddie F. Brown
Leslie Scheuler-Whitaker
Bethney Gunderson
Karin Eyrich
Journal of Poverty, vol. 3, no. 4, 1999, pp. 37-41
Description
Analyzed data to determine the efficacy of tribal governments self-administering temporary assistance to needy families.
Proposed Revisions to Policy on Additions to Reserve and Reserve Creation
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canadian Bar Association
Description
Comments on the proposed revisions regarding whether First Nations are allowed to "expand their reserve land base to deal with increased population, take advantage of economic opportunities, resolve land claims for insufficient land entitlement under treaties or for past deprivations of their legal entitlement to reserve land, or in extreme cases, to relocate their communities".
Protecting Women's Rights to the Family Home on Reserve: Important Changes for Both Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal Women
Alternate Title
Family Law Education for Women (FLEW)
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Tamar Witelson
Emily Hill
Description
Webinar looks at family law in Ontario and changes that allow for more safety for women and children and access to the family home when the relationship ends.
Duration: 1:14:15.
Quebec First Nations' Health and Social Services Governance Process: Effective Governance for the Wellness of First Nations
E-Books
Author/Creator
Georges A. Legault
Quebec Native Women and Bill C-7
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Quebec Native Women Association
Description
Describes issues with Bill C-7 regarding the reporting structure set up by the federal government.
Reasoning with the Elephant: The Crown, Its Counsel and Aboriginal Law in Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kerry Wilkins
Indigenous Law Journal, vol. 13, no. 1, 2016, pp. 27-48
Description
Discusses personal experiences and framework in which government lawyers work on aboriginal issues.
[Reclaiming Native American Cultures: Proceedings of the Native American Symposium]: Part Three: Native American History and Mythology
Alternate Title
John Collier and the Controversial Resignation of Indian Commissioner Charles Burke, 1921-1929
Native American Symposium ; 2nd, 1997
Reclaiming the Feminine in the Chitimacha Creation Myth
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Ginger R. Davis
Carlon Andre
Carole McAllister
Description
John Collier and the Controversial Resignation of Indian Commissioner Charles Burke, 1921-1929 by Ginger R. Davis examines the federal Native American policy, and Burke's assimilationist policy and the end of his administration.
Reclaiming the Feminine in the Chitimacha Creation Myth by Carlon Andre and Carole McAllister discusses ways in which French influence altered and disturbed Chitimacha of Louisiana's oral traditions.
Reexamining the American Genocide Debate: Meaning, Historiography, and New Methods
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Benjamin Madley
The American Historical Review, vol. 120, no. 1, February 2015, pp. 98-139
Description
Discusses historical cases of massacres, state-sponsored bounties, and mass deaths in government custody of Aboriginal people occurred.
Reimagining History: "Righting" Treaty Wrongs
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Leia Laing
Fortier-Fréçon
Description
Based on the article Living Well Together by Aimée Craft and the special issue of Canada's History magazine Treaties and the Treaty Relationship Suitable for Grades 7 to 12.
Renewing the Comprehensive Land Claims Policy: Towards a Framework for Addressing Section 35 Aboriginal Rights
E-Books
Author/Creator
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)
Description
Outlines Canada’s approach to treaty negotiations, and also includes a section specifically outlining the British Columbia treaty process.
Repatriation at the Pueblo of Zuni: Diverse Solutions to Complex Problems
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
T. J. Ferguson
Roger Anyon
Edmond J. Ladd
pp. 239-265
Description
Chapter thirteen in book: Repatriation Reader: Who Owns American Indian Remains? edited by Devon A. Mihesuah.
Repatriation Office, [Department of Anthropology, National Museum of Natural History]
Web Sites » Organizations
Description
Website has links to repatriation reports, initiatives, acts and legislation and contact information.
Reply of the Southern Cherokees to the Memorial of Certain Delegates from the Cherokee Nation, Together With the Message of John Ross, Ex-Chief of the Cherokees...
Alternate Title
[North American Indian Thought and Culture]
E-Books
Author/Creator
Elias Cornelius Boudinot
William Penn Adair
John Ross
Josh Ross
Lacy Mouse
Thomas B. Wolf
Thomas Pegg