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Assembly of First Nations
Description
Paper developed as a result of the Crown-First Nations Gathering, January 23-24, 2012. Discusses general goals as well as those in specific areas: families and communities, rights, self-government, and economic and environmental interests.
Additions to Reserve: Expediting the Process: Report of the Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Gerry St. Germain
Lillian Eva Dyck
Description
Highlights issues of the process for converting land to reserve status and provides recommendations.
Arctic Policy Framework: Discussion Guide
E-Books
Author/Creator
Government of Canada
Armed with an Eagle Feather against the Parliamentary Mace: A Discussion of Discourse on Indigenous Sovereignty and Spirituality in a Settler Colonial Canada, 1990-2017
Theses
Author/Creator
Stacie A. Swain
Description
Religious Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Ottawa, 2017.
Assimilation Through Incarceration: The Geographic Imposition of Canadian Law Over Indigenous Peoples
Theses
Author/Creator
Madelaine Christine Jacobs
Description
Geography Thesis (Ph.D.)--Queen's University, 2012.
Briefing Book: Current Federal Legislative Amendments Affecting First Nations
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Lorraine Land
Andrea Bradley
Liora Zimmerman
Description
Analysis of Bills C-45, C-48, C-27, S-8, S-2, S-6, and S212, some of which resulted in the formation of the Idle No More movement.
Budget Bill Will Have 'Direct Impact on Our Rights', Says Atleo
Articles » General
Author/Creator
David P. Ball
Windspeaker, vol. 30, no. 3, June 2012, p. 8
Description
Comments on Bill C-38 and the concerns it raises for First Nations.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.8.
Building on Common Ground: A New Vision for Impact Assessment in Canada: The Final Report of the Expert Panel for the Review of Environmental Assessment Processes
E-Books
Author/Creator
Johanne Gélinas
Doug Horswill
Rod Northey
Renée Pelletier
Canada and the Changing Arctic: Sovereignty, Security, and Stewardship
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Katherine Sinclair
Arctic, vol. 65, no. 4, December 2012, pp. 480-481
Description
Book review of Canada and the Changing Arctic by Franklyn Griffiths, Rob Huebert, and P. Whitney Lackenbauer.
Canada's Northern Communication Policies: The Role of Aboriginal Organizations
Alternate Title
Shifting Terrain: Nonprofit Policy Advocacy in Canada
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Rob McMahon
Heather E. Hudson
Lyle Fabian
Description
Looks at how Indigenous-led initiatives have dealt with the lack of private sector investment in provision of information and communication technologies in the region due to its sparse population and remote locations.
Chapter from Shifting Terrain: Nonprofit Policy Advocacy in Canada edited by Nick J. Muléandd Gloria C. DeSantis.
Canada's Northern Food Subsidy Nutrition North Canada: A Comprehensive Program Evaluation
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Tracey Galloway
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 76, 2017, p. article no. 1279451
Description
Studies the retail subsidy program to evaluate success of goal to provide access to nutritious food for northern people.
Collaborative Consent and British Columbia's Water: Towards Watershed Co-Governance
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Merrell-Ann Phare
Rosie Simms
Oliver M. Brandes
Michael Miltenberger
Description
Discusses how Crown and Indigenous governments can engage with each other on the basis of a nation-to-nation relationship to develop regimes for management of resources which ensure mutually beneficial outcomes.
Community-Based Participatory Process: Climate Change and Health Adaptation Program for Northern First Nations and Inuit in Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Diane McClymont Peace
Erin Myers
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 71, 2012, p. article no. 18412
Description
Since the launch of the process, 36 projects were funded enabling communities to increase their climate change knowledge.
Confirming Rights: Inter-American Court Ruling Marks Key Victory for Sarayaku People in Ecuador
Articles » General
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 36, no. 3, Defending Life First, September 2012, p. [?]
Description
Discusses how the government neglected cultural rights by illegally licensing an oil company to do business on traditional lands without community consent.
The Context of Country Food: Understanding Aboriginal Food Security in the Canadian Arctic
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Carly Donaldson
Capstone Seminar Series, vol. 2, no. 1, Belonging in Canada: Questions and Challenges, Spring, April 2012, pp. 1-19
Description
Argues that the federal government's Nutrition North Canada program fails to meet the needs of northern residents because it fails to take into account the health and cultural aspects of traditional foods.
Cumulative Impacts to FMFN#468 Traditional Lands & Lifeways: Shell Jackpine Mine Expansion and Pierre River Mine Report for Regulatory Hearings
Alternate Title
Cumulative Impacts to Fort McMurray First Nation #468 Traditional Lands & Lifeways: Shell Jackpine Mine Expansion and Pierre River Mine Report for Regulatory Hearings
FMFN #468 - Shell Hearing
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Sherri Labour
Beth Dickson
Description
Existing effects and disturbances analysis prepared for a regulatory hearing for Shell Canada's Jackpine Mine Expansion and Pierre River Mine proposals on Fort McMurray First Nation traditional lands.
Defending Life First: The Struggle to Protect a River - and Human Rights - in Santa Cruz Barillas, Guatemala
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Danielle DeLuca
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 36, no. 3, Defending Life First, September 2012, p. [?]
Description
Discusses the community resistance to a hydroelectric project in Guatemala, the death of a community leader, President Molina's response, and military retaliation to the conflict.
Editor in Chief Commentary: Water - Recognizing the Indigenous Perspective
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jerry P. White
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 3, no. 3, Water and Indigenous Peoples, 2012, pp. 1-3
Description
Editorial advocates that utilization of technology and environmental sustainability solutions can come from both sides of the parties involved.
Food (In)Security: Food Policy and Vulnerability in Kugaaruk, Nunavut
Theses
Author/Creator
Merissa Daborn
Description
Native Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alberta, 2017.
Food Politics: Finding a Place for Country Food in Canada's Northern Food Policy
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Eleanor Stephenson
George Wenzel
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 5, no. 1, Food (In)security in Northern Canada, April 2017, pp. 49-51
Description
Comments on the Government of Canada's review of the Nutrition North Canada program.
Food Security in a Northern First Nations Community: An Exploratory Study on Food Availability and Accessibility
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Teresa Socha
Mehdi Zahaf
Lori Chambers
Rawnda Abraham
Teri Fiddler
Journal of Aboriginal Health, vol. 8, no. 2, Connecting Place, People, and Health, March 2012, pp. 5-14
Description
Looks at solutions to the crises of food insecurity and ill health including a food subsidy program and increased access to traditional foods.
From Far and Wide: A Complete History of Canada's Arctic Sovereignty
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
P. Whitney Lackenbauer
Northern Review, no. 36, Fall, 2012, pp. 131-134
Description
Book review of: From Far and Wide by Peter Pigott.
Grassy Narrows Marchers Offer Government Mercury-Tainted Fish
Articles » General
Author/Creator
David P. Ball
Windspeaker, vol. 30, no. 4, July 2012, p. 8
Description
Looks at the high levels of mercury found in Ontario Rivers, the effects of this level on Aboriginal communities and the need for government to compensate people and clean up the contaminated rivers.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.8.
Guest Editors' Introduction
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Daniel Shrubsole
Laura Murphy
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 3, no. 3, Water and Indigenous Peoples, 2012, pp. 1-2
Description
Introductory article for special themed issue on safe drinking water on reserve communities.
Harper Government Unilateral Federal Legislation Imposing Over First Nations
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Faye Morning Bull]
Description
Summarizes and lists issues associated with Bill C-45, C-27, S-6, S-8, C-428, S-207, and S-212.
Hear Us!: Mam People of Guatemala Express Their Voices Through Community Consultations
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Ana Lucía Fariña
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 36, no. 4, Free, Prior, and Informed Consent, December 2012, p. [?]
Description
Discusses a community referendum for Indigenous people to voice their right to consent to development.
Human Security in the Arctic: The Foundation of Regional Cooperation
Alternate Title
The Emerging Arctic Security Environment
Working Papers on Arctic Security ; no. 1
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Heather Exner-Pirot
Working Papers on Arctic Security
Description
Discusses evolution and significance of concept of protection of human security, which focuses on environmental and cultural threats to the survival of societies, groups, and individuals.
Ice Blink: Navigating Northern Environmental History
Alternate Title
Canadian History and Environmental Series ; no.7
E-Books
Author/Creator
Jonathan Peyton
Andrew Stuhl
Marionne Cronin
Tina Adcock
Liza Piper ... [et al.]
Introduction: le Tourisme dans l'Arctique / Introduction: Tourism in the Arctic
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Daniela Tommasini
Études/Inuit/Studies, vol. 36, no. 2, Les Tourisme dans l Artique / Tourism in the Arctic, 2012, pp. 5-11
Description
Introductory article to themed issue on Arctic tourism.
Inuit Governance in a Changing Environment: A Scientific or a Political Project
Alternate Title
What Holds the Arctic Together?
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Cécile Pelaudeix
Description
"Focuses on Inuit governance at the national and international level in terms of policy in order to discuss the developing involvement of Inuit in policy-making, and the role environmental knowledge might have had in this process".
Chapter from What Holds the Arctic Together? edited by Cécile Pelaudeix, Alain Faure, Robert Griffiths.
Minister Refuses to Back Down on Panel Representation
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Shayne Morrow
Windspeaker, vol. 30, no. 4, July 2012, pp. 10-11
Description
Comments on the lack of Aboriginal presence on a national hunting and fishing advisory panel.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.10.
A New Shared Arctic Leadership Model
E-Books
Author/Creator
Mary Simon
Nutrition North Canada: Real Change is Yet to Come
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Michael Fitzgerald
Fred Hill
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 5, no. 1, Food (In)security in Northern Canada, April 2017, pp. 44-48
Description
Examines what the Liberal government has done since coming into power, in October 2015, for the Nutrition North Canada program.
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Nine: Introduction and Directions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
Our National Competitiveness and Canada's Territories
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Description
Discusses the adaptability of businesses in Canada's territories and the necessity of the federal and territorial governments to do the same.
Paddling Together: Co-Governance Models for Regional Cumulative Effects Management
E-Books
Author/Creator
Jessica Clogg
Gavin Smith
Deborah Carlson
Hannah Askew
Description
Includes case studies of co-management models from Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Florida.
Perspectives of Decision Makers and Regulators on Climate Change and Adaptation in Expedition Cruise Ship Tourism in Nunavut
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Adrianne Johnston
Margaret Johnston
Emma Stewart
Jackie Dawson
Harvey Lemelin
Northern Review, no. 35, Travel and Tourism in the Circumpolar North, Spring, 2012, pp. 69-95
Description
Describes findings from interviews with individuals from the federal government and Government of Nunavut, and industry personnel and managers. Concludes that a multi-stakeholder approach is needed to address challenges.
Renewable Energy Policies and Programs in Nunavut:
Perspectives from the Federal and Territorial Governments
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nicole C. McDonald
Joshua M. Pearce
Arctic, vol. 65, no. 4, December 2012, pp. 466-475
Description
Discuses results of qualitative interviews with key policy-makers, non-governmental organizations, and consulting firms about existing challenges and opportunities in developing alternate sources of energy.
Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food, Olivier De Schutter: Addendum: Mission to Canada
Alternate Title
Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Right to Rood on His Mission to Canada (6 to 16 May 2012)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Olivier De Schutter
Description
Chapter eight deals with specific problems faced by Indigenous peoples.
Reverse English: Strategies of the Keewatin Career Development Corporation in Discourse Surrounding the Knowledge-Based Economy and Society
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Frank Winter
Description
Describes the establishment of the organization and the environment of the development of broadband telecommunications in northern Saskatchewan.
Chapter sixteen from Connecting Canadians: Investigations in Community Informatics edited by Andrew Clement, Michael Gurstein, Graham Longford, Marita Moll, Leslie Regan Shade.
Settlement, Subsistence, and Change Among the Labrador Inuit: The Nunatsiavummiut Experience
Alternate Title
Contemporary Studies on the North
E-Books
Author/Creator
David C. Natcher
Lawrence Felt
Andrea Procter
Susan A. Kaplan
Peter Whitridge ... [et al.]
Contemporary Studies on the North
Spirits of the Forest: Cambodia’s Kuy People Practice Spirit-Based Conservation
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Neal Keating
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 36, no. 2, 40 Years of Advocacy, June 2012, p. [?]
Description
Examines the economic, ecological, cultural and spiritual aspects of the forest and local concerns about the sale of lands and natural resources.
State of Knowledge of Aboriginal Health: A Review of Aboriginal Public Health in Canada
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health (NCCAH)
Description
Identifies gaps in public health knowledge and emerging priorities and initiatives needed to improve Aboriginal health.
Tourism in Gwaii Haanas: Contributions to Haida Gwaii Communities and Co-management
Theses
Author/Creator
Rachel Elliott
Description
Resource and Environmental Management Thesis (MREM)--Simon Fraser University, 2017.
[The Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Recommendations and a Return to the Original Intent of the Treaty Relationship]
Alternate Title
McKercher Lecture Series
Wunusweh Lecture in Aboriginal Law ; 2017
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Derek Nepinak
Description
Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs speaks about his background, challenges faced by community chiefs and First Nations political organizations, and the how the land plays a central role in attempts at reconciliation
Duration: 59:54.
Water and Indigenous Peoples: Canada's Paradox
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jerry P. White
Laura Murphy
Nicholas Spence
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 3, no. 3, Water and Indigenous Peoples, 2012, pp. 1-25
Description
Discusses how colonization has limited local community responses to issues of safe drinking water on reserves.
Water Ethics for First Nations and Biodiversity in Western Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kenichi Matsui
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 3, no. 3, Water and Indigenous Peoples, 2012, pp. 1-23
Description
Examines three issues: need to establish stronger legal and ethical frameworks, need to raise biodiversity/water security profile, need to improve cross-cultural understanding.
Who Will Pay for Harper's Cuts?
Articles » General
Windspeaker, vol. 30, no. 3, June 2012, p. 5
Description
Comments on federal cuts at Environment Canada and proposed cuts to the Canadian Coast Guard and Search and Rescue stations.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.5.