The Forestry Chronicle, vol. 84, no. 3, May/June 2008, pp. 378-391
Description
Aims to develop a better understanding of Aboriginal peoples’ expectations of the forest environment, and their
perceptions of forest planning and management operations on Crown forestlands.
Examines three case studies, Prince Albert National Park in Saskatchewan, Quetico Provincial Park in Ontario, and Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve in British Columbia,
to address the costs and benefits of protected areas to Aboriginal Peoples, and highlight management practices.
Osgoode Hall Law Journal, vol. 37, no. 4, 1999, pp. 712-774
Description
Looks at the legal and regulatory basis of forest management, and assess how new tenure systems might be developed that would uphold traditional values while providing economic and employment opportunities.
Looks at strategies of traditional and contemporary Aboriginal loggers; examines the historical context behind the confusion and conflict seen in the Aboriginal forestry practices of one First Nation community; and offers recommendations for Aboriginal forestry policy in New Brunswick.
Looks at the results of research undertaken to assess forest tenure as one indicator of Aboriginal participation in the management and economic aspects of forestry. The document also assess the progress made in achieving increased Aboriginal participation in the forest sector.
Discusses the importance of Aboriginal viewpoints on consultation processes and determines if the way in which consultation processes are being carried out impacts participation by Aboriginal people.
Proceedings of the 61st Annual Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Institute
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Robin M. Junger
Description
Discussion of the ramifications of the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Tsilhqot’in Nation v. British Columbia.
Chapter 17A from Proceedings of the 61st Annual Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Institute published by the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation.
Looks at the critical analysis and legal context pertaining to Aboriginal rights over lands and resources; and implications of these findings for the forest tenure system and for cooperative management arrangements in Alberta.
Identifies and discusses key elements of forest policies and tenures and addresses specific problems these features pose for the Aboriginal communities and organizations who have experienced the results of these problems.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 4, Indigenous Peoples in Africa, 2003, pp. 14-19
Description
Looks at how livelihood systems and traditional hunting and gathering grounds are being threatened by conservation project on Cameroon's Atlantic coast.
To access this article, scroll down to page 14.
[Microbehavior and Macroresults:Proceedings of the Tenth Biennial Conference of the International Institute ofFisheries Economics and Trace
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
David C. Natcher
Description
Discusses a self-improving management system which is facilitating an assessment of forest management as it relates directly to Little Red River/Tall Cree culture and their continued land use needs.
Climate and Development, vol. 7, no. 5, 2015, pp. 401-413
Description
Study by researchers and the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) reports on effects of climate change on hunting and fishing and delivery of supplies in community.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 1-2, REDD and Indigenous Peoples, 2009, pp. 50-57
Description
Discusses how recognition of Indigenous practices and culture in forest governance and traditional livelihood should be considered when establishing community forest management systems.
Native Studies Review, vol. 1, no. 1, 1984, pp. 40-66
Description
Argues that the changes during this period were largely a result of transitioning from the fur trade, to an economy that was more diversified and commercialized.
State of Knowledge Report (Sustainable Forest Management Network)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Stephen Wyatt
Jean-François Fortier
Garth Greskiw
Martin Hébert
Solange Nadeau
David Natcher
Peggy Smith
Ron Trosper
Description
Discusses how The Sustainable Forest Management Network (SFMN) has supported research that promotes more effective linkages between Aboriginal people, forestry companies and governments.
Journal of Forest Economics, vol. 13, no. 1, May 15, 2007, pp. 49-71
Description
Findings did not reflect a statistical difference between Native Americans and Montana's general population initially, but in-depth interviews later revealed variations.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 15, no. 1, 1991, pp. 1-28
Description
Chronicles the efforts of the Menominee Tribe to resist the efforts of the so-called Pine Ring in order to obtain control of their large stand of virgin timber.
Examines the use of physical occupation and civil disobedience by Aboriginal peoples to accomplish their objectives relating to land, treaty, and other rights; and examines the impact of the Nu-Chah-Nulth First Nations’ blockade on forest practices in Clayoquot Sound, Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
Looks at reforms to the 1992 Canada National Forest Strategy proposed by Aboriginal Forest Strategy in the areas of legislation, policies and management practices.
Provides analysis of the current challenges that forest governance systems face, and articulates options that might improve the systems and help them respond to current and future challenges facing the forest sector.
Discusses the right of Aboriginal title and duty to consult. Presents examples where Aboriginal people and the Crown have come together to reach an agreement.
Duration: 7:30.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 4, Logging and Indigenous People, 2006, p. [?]
Description
Introduction to journal issue featuring articles on threats of logging to livelihoods of indigenous peoples and examples of innovative approaches that respect their rights.
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.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 4, Indigenous Peoples in Africa, 2003, pp. 4-7
Description
Introduction to journal issue featuring articles that present situation of Indigenous people in Africa and access to land.
To access this article, scroll down to page 4.
Between Keewatin and Tsilhqot'in: Reflections From the Centre of Turtle Island
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Heather Mahony
Description
Presenter speaks on the importance of the evidentiary record in proof of aboriginal title and non-title rights in Tsilhqot'in Nation and British Columbia.
Duration: 35:24.