Discusses the origins of the movement, reviews its philosophy, and explains historical factors which contributed to the almost universal support it received.
East Asia-Arctic Relations: Boundary, Security and International Politics ; paper no. 5
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
P. Whitney Lackenbauer
James Manicom
Description
Suggests the intersection of Asian and Canadian interests in the arctic are convergent and makes recommendations for Canada to safeguard its interests to enhance cooperation and sustainable development.
Center for Indigenous Peoples’ Cultures of Peru (CHIRAPAQ)
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 37, no. 4, The Future We Want: Indigenous Women of the World Unite, December 2013, p. [?]
Description
Indigenous women exchanged experiences on how the lack of consultation on mining, forestry, oil and natural gas extraction and hydroelectric projects have affected their communities.
Discusses how ancestral law and traditional practices of the Diné are understood and applied by the Navajo Nation Council and other cultural and environmental organizations.
Inside the Issues 3.28 - Indigenous Rights in Global Governance
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Andrew Thompson
Terry Mitchell
José Aylwin
Description
Discusses project on Internationalization of Ingenious rights and governance and government accountability for a standard to advance the cultural survival and human rights of Indigenous people.
Duration: 31:32
Discussion of the benefits and disadvantages of the James Bay Project, including polluted drinking water and future northern development. Includes synopsis and "Did You Know?" section.
Duration: 4:33.
Looks at the Treaty settlement known as the "Treelords Deal" and examines the academic and legal definitions, and how the concept is being deliberately misinterpreted by some tribes for their own commercial gain.
Interview-based study investigated methods by which the First Nation could increase decision-making power over economic development. Specifically looked at what was needed to effectively implement the Framework Agreement on First Nations Land Management.
Gap Analysis Report (Resources and Sustainable Development in the Arctic) ; no.3
ReSDA Gap Analysis Report ; no.3
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Andrey Petov
Description
Reviews frameworks, systems of indicators, and details of key studies with a focus on methodologies that are part of socio-economic impact assessment procedures.
Resources and Sustainable Development n the Arctic (ReSDA) Gap Analysis Report ; no.9
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ben Bradshaw
Adam Wright
Description
Discusses if Impact Benefit Agreements (IBA) are effective, how they interact with regulatory processes, the legal bases of IBAs, and social justice, negotiation and implementation.
Curriculum Sub-committee of the Shared Standards and Capacity Building Council
Saskatchewan Ministry of Education
Description
Lists specific expectations for Kindergarten to Grade 12 students in the subject areas of treaty relationships, spirit and intent of treaties, historical context, and treaty promises and provisions.
Annual Forum on Aboriginal Law, Consultation, and Accommodation ; 6th
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Daniel Pagowski
Sandra Gogal
Christopher Devlin
Description
Topics covered include: overview of the duty, cumulative effects, accommodation, roles of tribunals, strength of claim, and industry's role in consultation.
Duration: 53:43.