Indigenous Affairs, no. 1-2, REDD and Indigenous Peoples, 2009, pp. 50-57
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Discusses how recognition of Indigenous practices and culture in forest governance and traditional livelihood should be considered when establishing community forest management systems.
Contends that the Department of Indian Affairs has a plan to change the rules governing First Nations, but suggests that Native people should have the right to develop their own democratic self-government.
Outlines a project that was developed to better understand the land-use planning opportunities and challenges faced by First Nations living in northern Ontario.
This Isn't Consultation, It's the Elimination of Métis/Indigenous Rights, MN-S Charges
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Warren Goulding
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 4, April 2009, pp. 9-10
Description
Comments on the duty to consult and the opportunity by the government to see that Métis and First Nations people are involved in the province and the conflicts that have arisen during this process.
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Indigenous Affairs, no. 1-2, REDD and Indigenous Peoples, 2009, pp. 4-9
Description
Introduction to journal issue with a focus on policy framework, and REDD, a program for reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation to limit the impact of climate change and its impact on indigenous lifestyle, culture and communities.
Looks at the revival of traditional justice systems and the use of standardized initiatives like the Maori family conferencing model and the sentencing circle.
Maclean's, vol. 122, no. 47, December 7, 2009, pp. 40-41
Description
Brief discussion the plans to increase building and industry on native lands in British Columbia which have created opposition on the part of ecological groups.
Journal of Aboriginal Health, vol. 4, no. 2, Aboriginal Womens Health, December 2009, pp. 17-23
Description
Discusses significant differences in access to health care services based on treaty and historical entitlements and the importance of taking these differences into account for health research.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 1-2, REDD and Indigenous Peoples, 2009, pp. 20-27
Description
Discusses history of Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation program, non-recognition of Indigenous practices and culture in forest governance, experiences with community based forest management and concerns over future initiatives.
BC Journal of Ecosystems and Management, vol. 10, no. 2, 2009, p. 140–148
Description
Looks at British Columbia’s mountain pine beetle infestation; the key discussion points raised during the strategic planning sessions; and the respective implications for advancing economic sustainability in those communities.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 2, February 2009, p. 5
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Argues that First Nation leaders should be spending more time and effort on protecting treaty rights as some rights have already been lost or weakened.
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Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 11, November 2009, p. 5
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Author reflects on Remembrance Day ceremonies, Inherent/Aboriginal and Treaty Rights, social issues and the FSIN election.
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Indigenous Affairs, no. 3-4, Pastoralism, 2009, pp. 48-53
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Focuses on the Duroobe in Burkina Faso, the vulnerability of nomadic pastoralists and negative stereotypes and makes recommendations for improvement.
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Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 11, November 2009, p. 8
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Looks at The Legacy Program, an educational tool used to explore the history of Treaty Land Entitlement, created to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Office of the Treaty Commissioner.
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Canadian Bar Review, vol. 87, no. 2, 2009, pp. [357]-390
Description
Discusses the doctrine of cultural continuity in relation to rights, the framework of residual sovereignty, and the application of a more generous application of the reconciliation doctrine.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 3-4, Pastoralism, 2009, pp. 22-29
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Discusses government's strategy for environmental conservation and protection of the land by evicting pastoralists from grazing lands. Recent cases are described.
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Indigenous Affairs, no. 1-2, REDD and Indigenous Peoples, 2009, pp. 10-19
Description
Presents overview of REDD (Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation) with an analysis of the challenges and opportunities to moving forward.
Argues that First Nations people, living on reserves, need to develop wealth creation by means other than real estate, in order to increase their net worth.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 4, April 2009, p. 11
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Discusses Métis citizens feelings of being rushed to implement Draft Duty to Consult and Accomodate policies without time to respond to the draft in a meaningful way.
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Examines the impact the border policy has on First Nations people. First Nations people feel that having to possess a passport to cross the border is an insult and a violation of the Jay Treaty.
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 33, no. 1, A Celebration of Pacific Culture, Spring, 2009
Description
Comments on Australia's decision to commit to the United Nations Declaration of Rights of Indigenous Peoples after opposing the declaration along with the United States, Canada, and New Zealand.