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Indigenous Law & Policy Center Occasional Paper Series
Indigenous Law & Policy Center Working Paper ; 2007-01
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kathryn E. Fort
Indigenous Law & Policy Center Working Paper
Description
Looks at the issue of equitable remedies into the field of Native American land claims.
Indian Child Welfare Act Bibliography
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Author/Creator
National Indian Law Library
Description
Literature relating to U.S. legislation which governs the jurisdiction over removal of children from their families. Lists audiovisual material, conference proceedings, journal articles, books, reports and agreements.
Indian Child Welfare Manual
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Description
Policy and procedural guidelines to prevent arbitrary removal of Indian children from their families.
Indian Claims Commission: Key Words Index and Report Summaries
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Indian Claims Commission
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Intended for research purposes, report provides access to summaries of each inquiry and mediation report and indexes key words for searching.
Indian Residential Schools Were a Crime and Canada's Criminal Justice System Could Not Have Cared Less: The IRS Criminal Court Cases
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Author/Creator
Thomas L. McMahon
Description
"This paper presents a chronological history of the criminal law convictions relating to Canada's Indian residential schools."
Indigenous Collections Symposium: Promising Practices, Challenging Issues, Changing the System
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Indigenous Collections Symposium: Proceedings
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Ontario Museum Association
Description
Topics discussed were collecting and collections management, and repatriation and initiatives for reconciliation; includes case studies, witness reflections and link to the webinar Museum Perspectives on the Task Force on Museums & First Peoples and the Recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Indigenous Communities and HIV and HCV in Federal Prisons: Questions and Answers
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Author/Creator
Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network
Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network (CAAN)
Description
Covers topics such as privacy, testing, disclosure, health care and harm reduction services, treatment, and healing programs.
Indigenous Incarceration: Unlock the Facts
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[PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia]
Description
Looks at the high rates of incarceration of Indigenous Australians and the economic and social costs of imprisonment, advocates for a holistic approach to reduce over-representation in the criminal justice system, and discusses possible initiatives and their cost.
Indigenous Justice: Clearing Space and Place for Indigenous Epistemologies
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Research Paper (National Centre for First Nations Governance)
Research Paper for the National Centre for First Nations Governance
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Author/Creator
Wenona Victor
Description
Discusses oppression, colonial violence and Aboriginal women, and eurocentrism.
Indigenous Laws: Some Issues, Considerations and Experiences
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Author/Creator
Val Napoleon
Richard Overstall
Description
Suggests several strategies that aboriginal peoples might consider for research relating to their land, environment, resources and non-human life forms.
Indigenous Overrepresentation in the Criminal Justice System
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JustFacts ; July, 2017
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Research and Statistics Division
Department of Justice Canada
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Brief overview of statistics gathered from various sources.
Indigenous People, Mental Health, Cognitive Disability and the Criminal Justice System
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Research Brief (Indigenous Justice Clearinghouse) ; no. 22
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Author/Creator
Ruth McCausland
Elizabeth McEntyre
Eileen Baldry
Description
Looks at reasons for over-representation of Indigenous people in the criminal system.
Indigenous Peoples of Manitoba: A Guide for Newcomers
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Author/Creator
Anika Reynar
Zoe Matties
Description
Introduction to different cultural groups, their history, relationship with the Federal government and current situations.
Indigenous Women, HIV and Gender-Based Violence
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network
Description
Synthesizes resources and key recommendations that consider the intersections between Aboriginality, HiV and gender.
Indigenous Women in Solitary Confinement: Policy Backgrounder
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC)
Description
Discusses the over-incarceration Indigenous women, the overuse of administrative segregation and or/solitary confinement, and it's detrimental effects on them.
The Inherent Right of Self-Governance: A Timeline
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Author/Creator
[Centre for First Nations Governance]
Description
Divided into nine time periods which highlight significant events such as the 1969 White Paper and the Constitution Act, 1982.
Initial Brief of the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee) / Cree Nation Government to the Public Inquiry Commission on Relations between Indigenous Peoples and Certain Public Services in Quebec: Listening, Reconciliation and Progress
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Author/Creator
Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee)
Cree Nation Government
Description
Commission came about due to numerous allegations of police misconduct towards Indigenous women in Val d'Or, Quebec. Its mandate is to investigate causes of systemic discrimination in the provision of police, correctional, justice, health and social services.
Inquest into the Deaths of Seven First Nations Youths: Jethro Anderson, Reggie Bushie, Robyn Harper, Kyle Morriseau, Paul Panacheese,Curran Strang and Jordan Wabasse: Implementation Status Report of the Thunder Bay Police Service
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Author/Creator
Thunder Bay Police Service
Description
The youths had relocated from remote communities to Thunder Bay in order to attend high school.
2018 Report
2019 Report
Inuit Language Loss in Nunavut: Analysis, Forecast, and Recommendations
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ian Martin
Description
Report intended to review some of the history and key data, and assess the prospects for preservation of Inuktut.
The Issue of Indigenous Underrepresentation in Canadian Criminal Juries
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AP-LS News ; June 2017
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Logan Ewanation
Evelyn M. Maeder
Jane Dickson
Description
Brief discussion of R v. Kokopenace, racial bias in jury decision-making, similarity-leniency bias, racial composition of juries and structural barriers which contribute to underrepresentation.
James Smith Cree Nation Treaty Land Entitlement Inquiry
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Concludes that no outstanding treaty land entitlement is owed to the James Smith Cree Nation. Commissioners include: Renée Dupuis and Alan C. Holman. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
The Jurisdiction of Inherent Right Aboriginal Governments
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Research Paper (National Centre for First Nations Governance)
Research Paper for the National Centre for First Nations Governance
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kent McNeil
Description
Overview of issues relating to jurisdiction, governance and inherent rights.
The Law of the Land: Amnesty International Canada's Position on the Conflict Over Logging at Grassy Narrows
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Amnesty International
Description
Speaks to Indigenous rights in Canada by looking at the violations faced by people of Grassy Narrows due to clearcut logging on traditional territory.
Legal Hurdles Stall Rape Cases on Native Lands
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All Things Considered
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Laura Sullivan
Description
Comments on unprosecuted sexual assaults.
Podcast and transcript,
Duration: 12:51.
Part 2 of 2.
Legislative and Regulatory Update March 2006-December 2006
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[Indigenous Law & Policy Center Occasional Paper Series]
[Indigenous Law & Policy Center Working Paper ; 2007-12?]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Bryan T. Newland
Description
Provides information on Acts, corrections, amendments, notices, etc.
[Letter about discriminatory City of Montreal policies involving homeless Indigenous people]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Nakuset
Rachael Deutsch
Véronique Picard
Description
Argues that several bylaws should be removed because they represent social and racial profiling, and are overly and wrongfully used, affecting the well-being of a venerable population..
Like an Ill-Fitting Boot: Government, Governance and Management Systems in the Contemporary Indian Act
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Research Paper (National Centre for First Nations Governance)
Research Paper for the National Centre for First Nations Governance
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Frances Abele
Description
Analysis of the written Act from public administration and political science perspective, without the context of application or important court decisions.
LTSS in Our Community: Assisted Living: Summary Report
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Long Term Services and Support in Our Community: Assisted Living: Summary Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kauffman & Associates
Description
Looks at three programs: Comanche Nation of Oklahoma, Pueblo of Isleta, and the Yukon Koyukuk Elder Assisted Living Consortium and discusses their experiences with program development and sustainability, state licensing, Medicaid certification, and regulations, resident payment policy, staff and training, and cultural considerations.
Matrimonial Real Property: An Issue Paper: Prepared for the National Aboriginal Women's Summit June 20-22, 2007 in Corner Brook, NL
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC)
Description
Gives background to the issue, discusses problems with information gathering, makes recommendations, and provides summary of short, medium and long-term solutions.
Matrimonial Real Property on Reserves: Our Lands, Our Families, Our Solutions: Reconciling First Nations and Crown Jurisdiction Over Matrimonial Real Property on Reserves and Addressing Immediate Needs of First Nations Families
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Assembly of First Nations (AFN)
Description
Argues that disputes over matrimonial property should be dealt with under First Nations' jurisdiction.
Michigan's Emerging Tribal Economies: A Presentation to the Michigan House of Representatives
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Indigenous Law & Policy Center Occasional Paper Series
Indigenous Law & Policy Center Working Paper ; 2007-07
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jake J. Allen
Hannah Bobee
Kathryn E. Fort
Bryan Newland
Wenona T. Singel
Indigenous Law & Policy Center Working Paper
Description
Looks at tribal sovereignty, the United States constitution, treaties and more.
Micmac Nation of Gespeg v. Canada (Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs)
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2007 FC 1036
Linda Jean, Chief of the MicMac Nation of Gespeg, in Her Own Name and On Behalf of All Other Members of Her Band, and the Conseil de la Nation Micmac de Gespeg and Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada and Attorney General of Canada
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Author/Creator
Federal Court of Canada
Description
Court case involving the Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs refusing to grant financial assistance under the Elementary / Secondary Education Program to members of the Micmac Nation of Gespeg.
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
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JustFacts ; July, 2017
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Research and Statistics Division
Department of Justice Canada
Description
Brief document gives some statistics.
Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women in Canada and Governmental Response
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kiera E. Royle
Description
Contends that despite an inquiry now in process, governmental response is low to this serious problem facing the Canadian population.
Muskoday First Nation Treaty Land Entitlement Settlement Agreement
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Government of Canada
Muskoday First Nation
Government of Saskatchewan
Description
Agreement between Government of Canada, Government of Saskatchewan and Muskoday First Nation.
Nation Crie d'Opaskwayak Enquête Relative aux Rues et aux Ruelles
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Opaskwayak Cree Nation Streets and Lanes Inquiry (French Version)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Regarding land surrendered in 1906 to create The Pas town site for which adequate compensation was never received. (French language version) Commissioners include: Daniel J. Bellegarde, Alan C. Holman, and Sheila G. Purdy.
[These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]
Nation Crie de James Smith Enquête Relative aux Droits Fonciers Issus de Traité
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James Smith Cree Nation Treaty Land Entitlement Inquiry (French Version)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Concludes that no outstanding treaty land entitlement is owed to the James Smith Cree Nation. (French version) Commissioners include: Renée Dupuis and Alan C. Holman.
[These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]
Native American Music from Wounded Knee to the Billboard Charts: A Document Based Exploration
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
TeachRock
Description
Lesson uses interviews with Pat Vegas and Redbone from the documentary Rumble: The Indians That Rocked the World as a jumping-off point to examine the U.S. government's efforts to control Native American culture by way of music.
Native Life
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CANADIANHISTORY.CA: The Many Histories of Canada
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Author/Creator
J .R. Miller
Description
Overview of Aboriginal history from the 1850s to 2000. Could be used as an educational resource for high school students.
Nunavut's Child Welfare System
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CECW Information Sheet ; no. 55E
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Pamela Gough
Description
Looks at child welfare statistics, the role of the child protection worker and how the system works for Aboriginal children.
NWAC Report Card: September 2016-December 2016
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The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls: NWAC Report Card
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC)
Description
Update and assessment of the progress made by the National Inquiry Commission to the families of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and to the public.
Ontario First Nations Special Education Review Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ontario First Nations
Description
Synthesizes published literature and information gathered from educators, administrators and service organizations. Focus is on funding.
Opaskwayak Cree Nation: Streets and Lane Inquiry
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Inquiry regarding land surrendered in 1906 to create The Pas town site for which adequate compensation was never received. Commissioners include: Daniel J. Bellegarde, Alan C. Holman, and Sheila G. Purdy. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Nine: Introduction and Directions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
Our Identities as Civic Power
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2017 State of Native Youth Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute
[Erik R. Stegman
Amber Richardson
Josie Raphaelito
Aaron Slater
Bettina Gonzalez]
Description
Reports on the results of the Generation Indigenous (Gen-I) Online Roundtable Survey of Native American youth between the ages 18-24. Respondents were asked about their three top priorities, what they are doing to tackle their challenges, and some of the ways they are partnering with their community to build resilience.
Out of Sight: A Summary of the Events Leading Up to Brian Sinclair's Death and the Inquest That Examined It and the Interim Recommendations of the Brian Sinclair Working Group
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Annette J. Browne
Emily Hill
Barry Lavalee
Josée Lavoie
Mary Jane Logan McCallum]
Description
Group formed to examine the role of racism in Sinclair's death and the subsequent inquest. The 45-year-old Aboriginal man died while awaiting treatment in the Health Sciences Centre Emergency Department. He had been in the department for 34 hours.
Over-represented But Not Understood: Sentencing Provisions as an Inadequate Response to the Over Incarceration of Aboriginal peoples in Nova Scotia
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Author/Creator
Brady Tanner Reid
Description
Reviews ten sentencing decisions to better understand how s. 718.2(e) of the Criminal Code and R. vs. Gladue 1999 are interpreted by sentencing judges.
Criminology Honours Thesis (B.A.)--Saint Mary's University, 2017.
Pasqua Band Treaty Land Entitlement Settlement Agreement
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Description
Agreement to fulfill Treaty Number Four land provisions.
Paths of Inquiry
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National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
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Author/Creator
Research Team [National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls]
Description
Outlines research clusters comprising the scope of research for the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.