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.
Looks at how the collaborative efforts between the British Columbia government, First Nations, environmental groups and the forest companies transformed an era of conflict into a ground-breaking approach to conservation leading to a shift in the way coastal rainforests are managed and the successful integration of Indigenous decision making and community wellbeing.
Examines the tensions between Aboriginal environmental justice with non-renewable resource development and the recognition and reconciliation of Aboriginal interests.
Arctic Anthropology, vol. 50, no. 1, 2013, pp. 72-88
Description
Uses this example to examine global models of nature and indigeneity, how they were developed, and how they impact on political administration, management of natural resources, and the representation of identity.
Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 47, no. 1, Winter, 2013, pp. 91-121
Description
Looks at two examples of successful self-governance initiatives: the Pikangikum First Nation's Whitefeather Forest Initiative and the Haida's Turning Point Initiative in British Columbia.
Teacher's guide for use with Thirst, a short documentary by Gail Maurice about the lack of clean, safe water in First Nations communities. Focuses on Keewaywin First Nation in northern Ontario.
Aboriginal Canada and the Natural Resource Economy Series ; 3
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Brian Lee Crowley
Ken Coates
Description
Discusses emerging authority of Aboriginal people over natural resources and the largest infrastructure project in recent Canadian history, the Northern Gateway pipeline project.