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Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Andrew Egan
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 34, no. 1, 2014, pp. 229-231
Description
Book review of Aboriginal Peoples and Forest Lands in Canada edited by D.B. Tindall, Ronald L. Trosper, and Pamela Perreault.
Applying a UNDRIP Lens to the CBD: A More Comprehensive Understanding of Benefit-Sharing
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Federica Cittadino
Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 24, no. 4, Developments and Challenges of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Five Years On, Spring, 2014, pp. 1-18
Description
Contends that the UNDRIP will impact on the respect for the fundamental rights of indigenous people.
Asserting Mino Pimàdiziwin on Unceded Algonquin Territory: Experiences of a Canadian "Non-status" First Nation in Re-establishing its Traditional Land Ethic
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Miguel Sioui
Robert McLeman
AlterNative, vol. 10, no. 4, 2014, pp. 354-375
Description
Research project sought to comprehend the Ardoch Algonquin First Nation's (AAFN) traditional spiritual ecology and compare it to Ontario government resource development strategy.
Beneath the Surface: Uncovering the Economic Potential of Ontario’s Ring of Fire
E-Books
Author/Creator
Josh Hjartarson
Liam McGuinty
Scott Boutilier
Between Law and Action: Assessing the State of Knowledge on Indigenous Law, UNDRIP, and Free, Prior and Informed Consent with Reference to Fresh Water Resources
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Hannah Askew
Corey Snelgrove
Kelsey R. Wrightson
Don Courturier
Alisa Koebel … [et al.]
Description
Brief discussion of context and implications of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples followed by results of literature review based on research findings and academic literature, primary sources, grey literature, and Indigenous legal orders and case studies of their applications.
Blackfoot Confederacy Keepers of the Rocky Mountains
Theses
Author/Creator
Tarissa L. Spoonhunter
Description
American Indian Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Arizona, 2014.
Can Forest Harvesting and the Practice of Aboriginal Rights Exist Compatibly on the Landscape?
Alternate Title
Aboriginal Rights and Forest Harvesting
Theses
Author/Creator
Susan Laker O'Sullivan
Description
Environment and Management Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2014.
The Dynamics between Indigenous Rights and Environmental Governance: A Preliminary Analysis and Focus on the Impact of Climate Change Governance through the Reducing Emissions From Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) Programme
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Inès Ayari
AlterNative, vol. 10, no. 1, 2014, pp. 81-86
Description
Discusses the relationship between "earth system governance" and indigenous rights.
Environmental Change and Economic Transformation in Northwest BC: Settler and First Nations Perspectives on Environmental Protection in the Post-Forestry Era
Theses
Author/Creator
Jordan Dennis Tesluk
Description
Sociology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia (Vancouver), 2014.
Ganawenimaa nimamainan aki = Respect Our Mother Earth: A Kid's Environmental Activity Booklet
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission]
Description
General environmental education resource with some references to the Lake Superior watershed.
Grade 1: Connections between People, the Land and Features in Their Communities
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Curriculum and Assessment Policy Branch
Ministry of Education [Ontario]
Description
Lesson plan.
Grade 3: Water the Gift of Life: Investigating Environmental Impacts
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Curriculum and Assessment Policy Branch
Ministry of Education [Ontario]
Description
Lesson plan.
Indigenous Communities Connect Over Land Exploitation at Quechua-Maya Intercambio
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Jessie Cherofsky
Matilde Chocooj Coc
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 38, no. 1, From the Heart of the Earth, March 2014, p. [?]
Description
Discusses the effectiveness of monitoring programs that assess environmental damage caused by unwanted resource extraction projects.
Indigenous Peoples, Extractive Industries and Human Rights
E-Books
Author/Creator
Julian Burger
Internal Colonialism and Indigenous Resource Sovereignty: Wind Power Developments on Traditional Saami Lands
Alternate Title
Internal Colonialism and Indigenous Resource Sovereignty: Wind Power Developments on Traditional Sami Lands
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rebecca Lawrence
Environment and Planning. D, Society & Space, vol. 32, no. 6, December 2014, pp. 1036-1053
Description
Looks at history of the dispute and three discourses: ownership of 'Crown", renewable energy and environmental stewardship, and colonial justifications for exclusion of Sami interests.
Kannadiga Radio Producers Make Indigenous Rights Issues Local
Articles » General
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 38, no. 1, From the Heart of the Earth, March 2014, p. [?]
Description
Discusses the innovative radio series on the rights of Indigenous people, and the Kannada language interactive program that converts global issues into local issues.
Keeyask Generation Project: Report on Public Hearing
Documents & Presentations
Description
This report contained a list of recommendations for the construction and operation of the Keeyask Generation Project.
Lyell Island (Athlii Gwaii) Case Study: Social Innovation by the Haida Nation
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Susanne von der Porten
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 38, no. 3, 2014, pp. 85-106
Description
Discusses the blockade held in 1985 in order to stop logging on the land.
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade 5: Unit Scope and Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Eleven: Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Nine: Introduction and Directions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Seven: Unit Scope and Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Two: Unit Scope and Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Nursery/Preschool/Kindergarten. Day 1: : First Nation Creation Stories
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
Proceedings at Hearing: Topic-Specific Session: Asserted or Established Aboriginal Rights and Treaty Rights, January 17, 2014, Volume 23
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canada Environmental Assessment Agency
British Columbia Environmental Assessment Agency
Description
In the Matter of the Joint Review Panel ("Joint Panel" ) Established to Review the Site C Clean Energy Project ("Project") Proposed by British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority ("BC Hydro").
Realizing The Potential: Global Perspectives on Indigenous Economic Development
E-Books
Author/Creator
Public Policy Forum
Saskatchewan First Nations and the Province's Resource Future: The Path to Economic Certainty
Alternate Title
Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy Public Lecture
JSGS Public Lecture
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Perry Bellegarde
Description
Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations outlines Canadian First Nations governance structure and highlights major events, legislation, and court decisions which form the framework for future negotiations.
Duration: 1:31:59.
Presentation Slides
Seasonal Circles
Alternate Title
Yukon Grade 7 Cross-Curircular Unit
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Trine Dennis
Description
Contains material that can be used for mathematics, physical health and education, English language arts and science classes.
Site C Clean Energy Project: Treat 8 First Nations Comments; Post-Panel Stage Consultation
Alternate Title
Site C Clean Energy Project: Treaty 8 First Nations Comments: Post-Panel Stage Consultation: Final, August 19, 2014
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Treaty 8 Tribal Association
Description
Presents concerns voiced by Doig River, Halfway River, Prophet River and West Moberly First Nations to the Site C Clean Energy Joint Review Panel regarding the Project and consultation about the environmental assessment.
Trick or Treaty?
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Alanis Obomsawin
Alison Burns
Annette Clarke
Description
Documentary focuses on Treaty 9 (James Bay Treaty), First Nations' fight to see that treaty rights and obligations are respected, and their lands and resources are protected.
Duration: 84:51.
Related material:
Mini-Lesson.
UNESCO: (Dis)honoring Indigenous Rights
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Mililani Trask
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 38, no. 1, From the Heart of the Earth, March 2014, p. [?]
Description
Discusses concerns about the management and protection of World Heritage sites, and Indigenous peoples' rights to self-determination and sovereignty.
Uno Native Film Festival
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Brady DeSanti
Michele M. Desmarais
Beth R. Ritter
Journal of Religion & Film, vol. 18, no. 1, 2014, p. Article 40
Description
Film reviews of:
40 Years Celebrating Wounded Knee directed by Christopher Marshall.
The Medicine Game directed by Lukas Korver.
Shouting Secrets directed by Korinna Sehringer.
Spirit in Glass: Plateau Native Beadwork.
Winter in the Blood directed by Alex Smith and Andrew J. Smith.
Yellow Fever: The Navajo Uranium Legacy directed by Sophie Rousmaniere.
Yukon First Nations Five: Yukon First Nations Traditional Governance: Teacher's Guide
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Yukon Department of Education?]
Description
Topics include: meaning of governance and traditional governance and justice systems, education, economy, technology, health andgovernance and justice systems.
"Revised 2nd edition."