Aboriginal Communities / Mineral Companies / Governments Working Together: A Checklist to Assist Mineral Companies Active in Areas Near Aboriginal Communities
Web Sites » Governmental
Author/Creator
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Description
Provides a checklist that has been developed to provide interested companies with some guidance regarding relationships and communication with Aboriginal people.
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 6, no. 2, Fall, 2009, pp. 20-24
Description
Looks at processes and procedures meant to ensure the First Nation is involved, consulted and accommodated while De Beer's Victor Diamond Mine operates.
Argues that the values, approaches and conclusions grounded in traditional knowledge, should be incorporated into the negotiation and implementation of international agreements and decision-making processes.
Website includes resources, information, publications and reports on issues that are integral to modern treaty making in British Columbia. Includes Aboriginal rights, self government, land and resources, fishing, forestry and financial.
Mamow Na-nan-da-we-ki-ken-chi-kay-win: Searching Together Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Mamow Sha-way-gi-kay-win North South Partnership for Children
Description
Assessment focuses on six key areas: livelihoods, infrastructure, community participation, education/recreation, children and parents and mental and physical health.
Guide provides Aboriginal perspective on "consultation in good faith" and outlines practices needed to gain positive results for First Nations in British Columbia.
Report provides suggestions of how to promote the meaningful involvement of First Nations in the environmental assessment processes with respect to land and resources.
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.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 6, no. 2, 1986, pp. 333-349
Description
Indian reservations were surveyed regarding their consumption of wildlife. Calls for increased joint management efforts between provincial and Indian governments to identify all forces affecting wildlife populations and to create equitable conservation programs.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 3-4, Pastoralism, 2009, pp. 4-5
Description
Introduction to journal issue which focuses on Indigenous nomadic pastoralists and the issues and myths they encounter.
To access this article, scroll to page 4.
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.
Environmental justice, vol. 2, no. 3, 2009, pp. 117-125
Description
Analyzes contemporary mining developments in Northern Canada, particularly local conflicts, over access to resources that originate with colonialism and the expansion of global capital.
Includes list of online content evaluation guidelines, examples of sites developed in collaboration with Indigenous peoples, and guidelines for consultation.
Indigenous Law Journal, vol. 7, no. 2, 2009, pp. 45-122
Description
Examines the implications of a national First Nations Land Title System (FNLTS) as it relates to economic development. The article also compares and looks at other Indigenous communities internationally.
Canadian Diversity=Diversitié canadienne, vol. 7, no. 3, One Path, Many Directions: The Complex and Diverse Nature of Contemporary Aboriginal Reality, Fall, 2009, p. 20
Description
Discusses the First Nations Fiscal and Statistical Management Act (FSMA) and the Indian Taxation Advisory Board (ITAB).
Scroll down to page 20 to read article.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 33, no. 2, Spring, 2009, pp. 253-279
Description
Legal history of gambling, the passing of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and why the United States has a problem with the management of Native American gaming.
Native Studies Review, vol. 2, no. 2, 1986, pp. 1-45
Description
Paper attempts to provide an overview of Indian policy
developments in context of recent policy initiatives of the Minister of Indian Affairs, Concludes with with observations on the current status of policy reforms.Part I appeared in NSR, Vol.2, no.1
Indigenous Affairs, no. 1-2, REDD and Indigenous Peoples, 2009, pp. 20-27
Description
Discusses history of Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation program, non-recognition of Indigenous practices and culture in forest governance, experiences with community based forest management and concerns over future initiatives.
Examines the self-determination, governance, and development issues facing Indian Country, including building effective governments, developing strong economies, solving difficult social problems, and balancing cultural integrity and change.
Duration: 1:02:39. Includes textual transcript.
Requires creation of free account to access materials.
Journal of Ecotourism, vol. 8, no. 2, Aboriginal Ecotourism, June 2009, pp. 115-127
Description
Discusses reasons for Sami not getting more involved with the tourism industry. Looks at study with members of local cooperatives for reindeer husbandry.