Argues that on the 25th anniversary of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms it's a hard-won piece of legislation and what is missing is follow up by the government to act on the positive aspects of legal victories.
The Advocate, vol. 60, no. 6, November 2002, pp. 853-[?]
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Discusses Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) ruling on Aboriginal rights in relation to customs, excise, cross- border trade and taxation and attempt of SCC to seek a balance in their determination of limitations set.
Looks at a number of current and critical conflicts associated with Aboriginal rights, treaty rights, and the inherent right to First Nations self-government.
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Discusses how federal Indian law has developed in the United States from the arrival of Columbus through to the self-determination era of today, and looks at the future of the Indian tribes.