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Are We Really Sorry? Some Reflections on Canadian Indigenous Policies in the Early Twenty-First Century
Looks at the First Nations Governance Act, the Ipperwash Inquiry and final report, Caledonia and specific claims policies, and the Kelowna Accord. Chapter from A History of Treaties and Policies edited by Jerry P. White, Erik Anderson, Jean-Pierre Morin, and Dan Beavon, which is vol. 7 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series. Originally presented at the third annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2009.
Black Lines, White Spaces: Towards Decoding a Rhetoric of Indian Identity
Co-existence in Cities: The Challenge of Indigenous Urban Planning in the 21st Century
Explaining Aboriginal Turnout in Federal Elections: Evidencefrom Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba
Based on data from Equality, Security, and Community (ESC) survey. Chapter one from Voting, Governance, and Research Methodology edited by Jerry P. White, Julie Peters, Dan Beavon, and Peter Dinsdale Originally presented at the third annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2009.
A Glass Half Empty: Drinking Water in First Nations Communities
Looks at current federal policy and suggests co-management and recognition of Aboriginal rights as forward approaches.
Chapter nine from Moving Forward, Making a Difference, vol. 1, which is also vol. 3 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series.
Originally presented at the second annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2006.
History, the Courts and Treaty Policy: Lessons from Marshall and Nisga'a
Discusses landmark court cases dealing with fishing rights in Nova Scotia and a dispute involving Aboriginal title which took place in British Columbia. Chapter two from Setting the Agenda for Change, vol. 1, which vol. 1 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series. Originally presented at the Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2002.
Indigenous Feminism: Theorizing the Issues
Inuit Women Reach a Deadlock in the Canadian Political Arena:A Phenomenon Grounded in the Iglu
Looks at problems between inclusive attitudes regarding women in politics and the reality of the difficulties they actually face from within the traditional Inuit household.
Chapter nine 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.
Mapping the Legal Consciousness of First Nations Voters: Understanding Voting Rights Mobilization
Discusses the issue of electoral participation from the perspective of Aboriginal identity and what having the vote means to them. Chapter two from Voting, Governance, and Research Methodology edited by Jerry P. White, Julie Peters, Dan Beavon, and Peter Dinsdale. Originally presented at the third annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2009.
The Policy Agenda of Native Peoples from World War II to the 1969 White Paper
Discusses efforts to resist assimilation and retain unique cultures, treaty entitlements, and inherent rights.
Chapter one from Setting the Agenda for Change, vol. 1, which is also vol. 1 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series.
Originally presented at the Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2002.
The Search for Consensus: A Legislative History of Bill C-31, 1969–1985
Examines Aboriginal women's rights, membership issues, government thinking and rationale, and Aboriginal perspectives. Chapter one from Moving Forward, Making a Difference, vol. 3, which is also vol. 5 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series. Originally presented at the second annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2006.