American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 7, no. 2, 1983, pp. 27-50
Description
Historical review of the Iroquois and the continuing dispute over inherent sovereign rights from the signing, in 1784, up to the appeal at the United Nations in 1945.
Looks at the arguments put forth by Constable Harwig, Constable Senger and the Saskatoon Police Association to contest the Commissioner's findings and recommendations.
Briarpatch Magazine, Indigenous/settler Relations, June/July 2008, p. [?]
Description
Looks at the five acts in Article 2 of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and contends all five were committed against First Nations peoples.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 3, March 2008, p. 3
Description
Looks at a cross-Canada tour that included Aboriginal and church leaders addressing the public on the upcoming Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Article located on page 3.
Includes links to: articles, stories of survivors, video clips, order form for book Hidden from History: The Canadian Holocaust, and documentary Unrepentant: Kevin Annett and Canada's Genocide.
California Law Review, vol. 96, no. 1, February 2008, pp. 185-233
Description
Argues that despite the U.S. government's responsibility and statutory obligations, it has failed to adequately address the issue of domestic violence, and that in order curtail the problem, tribes must have the power to exercise more control.
Presents a policy that ensures that modern treaties are implemented to protect the rights of Aboriginal signatories, ensure their continuity as peoples, and provide for their political, social, economic and cultural development.
Discusses a policy initiative to reduce inconsistencies in existing policies for service providers in regard to Aboriginal peoples living with HIV/AIDS especially those moving from correctional settings to halfway houses.
Discusses how Bill C-21 demonstrates the differences between First Nations and the federal Conservative government. It also explores group rights as opposed to individual rights.
Policy Options, vol. 29, no. 7, July-August 2008, pp. 81-85
Description
Discusses the Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples' report Honouring the Spirit of Modern Treaties: Closing the Loopholes: Interim Report: Special Study on the Implementation of Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements in Canada and the Land Claims Agreements Coalition (LCAC) formed by Aboriginal peoples in response to the Federal Government's inaction.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 7, no. 1, 1983, pp. 1-21
Description
Describes the unique legal status and events leading to the passing of the Pueblo Lands Act, signed into law by President Calvin Coolidge on June 9, 1924.
Reports on the progress of the Department established to attempt to resolve claims, address the results of the school system, and foster healing and reconciliation
Examines the principles and finances of the Indian Specific Claims Commission (ISCC) operations and presents the Departmental Performance Report. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
Report submitted to Parliament for the Indian Specific Claims Commission (ISCC) and its mandate to conduct inquiries and provide mediation and facilitation services. Includes a list of all ISCC concluded inquiries and Canada's response. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
Saskatchewan Law Review, vol. 48, 1983-1984, pp. 122-128
Description
Explains that section 87 of The Indian Act has been interpreted as exception from income tax, but Nowegijick v. The Queen held that section 87 did not exempt people from income tax.
Examines how the Pebble partnership and government regulatory regimes are addressing the environmental health and justice concerns that include potential impacts of mining operations on air and water quality, water supply, aquatic life and the welfare of the Indigenous people.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 32, no. 3, 2008, pp. 5-27
Description
Discusses how members of the United League of Indigenous Nations, including Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand, are looking at the issue of climate change.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 8, August 2008, p. 5
Description
Comments on the cycle some Aboriginal people are in, due to social problems, and the impact it has on children.
Article located by scrolling to page 5.
Chapter from The Concept of Indigenous Peoples in Asia: A Resource Book edited by Christian Erni.
Reprinted from American Journal of International Law ; vol. 92, no.3, July 1998.
Research Paper (National Centre for First Nations Governance)
Research Paper for the National Centre for First Nations Governance
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Robert B. Anderson
Bettina Schneider
Bob Kayseas
Description
Examines Roque Roldán Ortiga’s six criteria for judging the quality of a particular land and resources rights regime with regards to Indigenous governments; and looks at how those criteria can be used to measure the degree to which Aboriginal peoples in Canada have been successful with their struggle to have of their land, resource and other rights recognized.