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Research Program of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples
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Author/Creator
Henry Reynolds
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Traces government policies and legislation and activities of Aboriginal organizations from the colonial period to the 1990s.
Aboriginal Rights Resource Tool Kit
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Canadian Labour Congress Anti-Racism and Human Rights Department
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Topics covered include history, treaties, land claims, Indian Act, self-government, demographic/socio-economic profile, rights, and labour issues.
Aboriginal Soldiers in the First World War: [Essay]
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Aboriginal Documentary Heritage
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Author/Creator
James Dempsey
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Brief overview of the experiences of veterans both during and after the war.
Calling Forth Our Future: Options for the Exercise of Indigenous Peoples' Authority in Child Welfare
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Author/Creator
Ardith Walkem
Halie Bruce
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Argues that jurisdiction over matters which affect children and families is part of the right to self-determination.
Canada’s Democratic Deficit and Idle No More
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Author/Creator
Grace Li Xiu Woo
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Discusses the origins of the movement, reviews its philosophy, and explains historical factors which contributed to the almost universal support it received.
Country Study--New Zealand Indigenous Governance Substantive Paper Document (2)
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Author/Creator
Tipene O'Regan
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Looks at traditional Maori systems of governance, effects of colonization, responses and political activism, and ramifications of The Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975.
Declaration of Indian Purpose: The Voice of the American Indian
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Proceedings of the American Indian Chicago Conference : June 13-20, 1961
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American Indian Chicago Conference
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One of first rights documents lists areas of concern and possible solutions.
Entwined Histories: Exploring Native-Newcomer Relations via The Native Voice
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Author/Creator
Sharon Fortney
Description
Teacher resource developed in conjunction with the exhibition of the same name. Case studies are supplemented by articles from the newspaper. Unit of study for First Nations 12 students in British Columbia.
Examining the Media’s Portrayal of Idle No More: A Critical Discourse Analysis
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Author/Creator
Emily Caddell
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Findings suggest that media coverage perpetuated stereotyping.
Honors paper towards undergraduate degree in Environment, Sustainability, and Society--Dalhousie University, 2014.
Grassroots Yet Global: The Idle No More Indigenous Movement in Twenty-First Century Canada
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Author/Creator
Emmylou Manwill
Description
Looks at the movement that began in opposition to federal Canadian policies.
Senior Honors Thesis towards International Studies (B.A.)--University of Utah, 2014.
How Did We Get Here?: A Concise, Unvarnished Account of the History of the Relationship between Indigenous Peoples and Canada
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Interim Report of the Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples
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Author/Creator
Lillian Dyck
Scott Tannas
Daniel Christmas
Mary Coyle
Norman Doyle … [et al.]
Human Rights
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File contains document entitled "Slavery" stating that French explorers accepted the practice of Canadian Indigenous people who were held as slaves, men and women captured in tribal warfare (from Encyclopedia Canadiana, page 327 (n.d.). Document stating that there is a quiet revolution happening with examples like Native Claims and Women's Liberation at centre stage.
In Brief: Idle No More
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In Brief (Ontario Justice Education Network)
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Ontario Justice Education Network
Description
Background and history of the movement, explanation of the Acts involved, and discussion questions.
For use in Grades 10, 11, and 12 classrooms.
Indian Residential Schools & Reconciliation: Teacher Resource Guide 11/12: Book 2: The Documentary Evidence
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150 Years' Relationship: Documentary Evidence
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Author/Creator
First Nations Education Steering Committee
First Nations Schools Association
Description
Documents relating to the “Indian Question”, residential schools, The Bryce Report (health conditions in the schools), the McKenna McBride Commission, further restrictions imposed by the Indian Act, post-war activism, etc.
Backgrounders and primary sources for topics covered in Book One.
Indigenous Peoples of Manitoba: A Guide for Newcomers
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Author/Creator
Anika Reynar
Zoe Matties
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Introduction to different cultural groups, their history, relationship with the Federal government and current situations.
Indigenous Peoples’ Rights and Their (New) Mobilizations in Russia
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EURAC Research
European Diversity and Autonomy Papers ; EDAP 02, 2015
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Author/Creator
Anna Koch
Alexandra Tomaselli
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Looks at gap between legal protection and its implementation, role of organizations such as the Russian Association of Indigenous Peoples of the North, and case law dealing with fishing rights.
Indigenous Perspectives Education Guide
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Author/Creator
Historica Canada
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Teacher's resource includes lesson plans, classroom activities, links to online resources, and worksheets divided into five sections with associated themes: human geography (Indigenous peoples, civilizations and territories; contact to 1763 (encounters with Europeans); 1763 to 1876 (oral histories and biographies); 1876 to 1914 (policies and politics); 1914 to 1982 (separate and unequal); and 1980s to present day (toward reconciliation).
Jordan & Shannen: First Nations Children Demand That the Canadian Government Stop Racially Discriminating Against Them
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Shadow Report: Canada 3rd and 4th Periodic Report to the UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child)
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Author/Creator
Cindy Blackstock
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Discusses the discriminatory policies and actions toward Aboriginal children in Canada, focusing on Jordan's Principle and Shannen's Dream.
Meaningful Consultation and Participation in the Mining Sector? A Review of the Consultation and Participation of Indigenous Peoples within the International Mining Sector
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Author/Creator
Gail Whiteman
Katy Mamen
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Literature review on the rights of Indigenous peoples to meaningful consultation and participation in natural resources management.
[Module 11]: Indigenous Rights and Self-Determination: Models and Options
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Module Ten: Indigenous Rights and Self-Determination
University of the Arctic – BCS 100
[Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies (BCS) 100: Introduction to the Circumpolar World]
[Section Two: Contemporary Issues]
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Author/Creator
Greg Poelzer
Description
Looks at emergence of political activism and different approaches and forms of accommodation which have developed in Circumpolar North.
Developed for class delivered by the University of the Arctic.
Module 12: Land Claims, Ownership and Co-Management
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Module Twelve: Land Claims, Ownership and Co-Management
[Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies (BCS) 331: Contemporary Issues of the Circumpolar World I]
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Author/Creator
Ken Coates
Greg Poelzer
Description
Discussion of land tenure rights and systems, and conflicts and outcomes of disputes including key court decisions, legislation and modern treaties.
Developed for class delivered by the University of the Arctic.
Native Studies: A Curriculum Guide for Grade 11: International Indigenous Issues
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Author/Creator
Saskatchewan Education
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Covers historical bases for current issues, philosophies which form foundations of culture and development, and implementation of action plans for social change.
"On Further Thought: Reflections on the Last Two Decades": A Keynote Address
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First Nations, First Thoughts Conference
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Author/Creator
Paul L .A. H. Chartrand
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Reviews significant developments in Canada including the areas of activism, self government, government commissions and inquiries,and legislation, as well as brief discussion of changes internationally.
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Nine: Introduction and Directions
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Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
The Robinson Treaties of 1850: A Case Study: Prepared for the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples, Treaty and Research Section
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Author/Creator
James Morrison
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Provides overview of historical context, discussion of treaty negotiations, detailed review of treaty provisions, and discussion of current issues.
The Rule of Law and Two Tier Justice: The Roots of Resistance to the Six Nations Reclamation in Caledonia, Ontario
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Author/Creator
Amanda Vyce
William D. Coleman
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Discusses the history behind the occupation by activists from Six Nations Territory in Caledonia, Ontario and some of the misconceptions held by the general public in Canada.
Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Political Science Association 2012.
Timeline of Canadian Colonialism & Indigenous Resistance: The Game!
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Author/Creator
Tim Kitz
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Consists of cards covering events that are to be placed in order.
[To Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Premier of the Dominion of Canada: From the Chiefs of the Shuswap, Okanagan and Couteau Tribes of British Columbia, Presented at Kamloops, B.C. August 25, 1910]
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The Memorial to Sir Wilfrid Laurier: Commemorating the 100th Anniversary, 1910-2010
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Chiefs of the Shuswap, Okanagan and Couteau or Thompson Tribes
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Text of letter protesting the misappropriation of land, failure to create treaties, and the policies of the B.C. government. Site also includes information on laws and customs, historical and political context, and timeline from 1763 to 2009.
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples For Indigenous Adolescents
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Author/Creator
Cindy Blackstock
UNICEF
the Secretariat of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (SPFII)
Global Indigenous Youth Caucus.
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Presents the Declaration for young audience by explaining rights of protection by governments around the world.
Violence Against Indigenous Women in Canada: A Resource List
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Author/Creator
Regan Mancini
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Annotated list of: books, audiovisual resources, articles, reports, declarations, conventions, and acts, and website. Current as of November, 2007.
Young Lakota: Community Discussion Guide
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Native Youth Sexual Health Network
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Background to Young Lakota, a film about tribal sovereighty and Indigenous women's rights for reproductive justice on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Includes plans for hosting a screening event, follow up discussion questions and resources.