Author argues that race is an idea and not a biological fact, therefore Aboriginal rights are not products of ill-conceived "race-based" notions, but rather they are fundamental values and general principles.
The Advocate, vol. 60, no. 6, November 2002, pp. 853-[?]
Description
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.
Discusses different aspects of duty to consult, the relationship between consultation and accommodation, and whether or not the B.C. Provincial Policy for Consultation with First Nations is meeting the demands of consultation.
Canadian Journal of Political Science, vol. 39, no. 1, March 2006, pp. 97-116
Description
Looks at the Sawridge dispute, and problems associated with Bill C-31 regarding Aboriginal women’s rights within their own societies both on and off the reserves.
Provides background and description of agreement, analysis of major court decisions, information on programs currently delivered by Metis organizations, and identifies areas where greater supports are needed but funding has been inadequate.
Indigenous Law Journal, vol. 1, no. 1, Spring, 2002, pp. 237-262
Description
Discussion of the validity of the federal government's argument that Métis do not fall under the term "Indians" as used in the Act and therefore are a provincial responsibility.
Discusses the five realities of self government: historical reality, legal reality, political reality, economic reality, and one First Nation's reality.