Historical background and submissions to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) concerning damages sustained by the Athabasca Chipewyan Indian Reserve resulting from construction and operation of the W.A.C. Bennett Dam (the Bennett Dam) in British Columbia.
Historical background and submissions to the Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding Canada breaching its fiduciary obligations to the Band for environmental damages to Reserve 201 caused by construction and operation of the W.A.C. Bennett Dam. ICC found Canada has a lawful obligation and recommends the claim be negotiated under Canada's Specific Claims Policy. Commissioners include : P.E. James Prentice, Carole T. Corcoran, Aurélien Gill. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
Conservation and Society, vol. 10, no. 3, July-September 2012, pp. 232-242
Description
Discusses the potential for cultural reclamation and renewal by the Blackfeet due to the parks natural state. Suggests co-management of parklands in the future.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 32, no. 1, 2012, pp. 87-99
Description
Discusses the socio-political history of archaeology, and the emergence of alternative approaches that emphasize community engagement and heritage stewardship.
Historical background to claim presented to the Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding the validity of Collins Treaty. ICC assisted the two parties in reaching an agreement in principle. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
Canadian Journal of Nonprofit and Social Economy Research, vol. 3, no. 2, Fall, 2012, pp. 43-66
Description
Comments on the unacceptability of the high rate of food insecurity, the lack of safe drinking water, the need for healthy, and other necessary infrastructure for healthy living.
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 3, no. 3, Water and Indigenous Peoples, 2012, pp. 1-15
Description
Studies the challenges to Indigenous water rights in Ecuador, Colombia and Peru due to hydro-power development, diverted water for mega cities, and large scale irrigation projects.
Great Plains Quarterly, vol. 32, no. 1, Winter, 2012, pp. 3-23
Description
Looks at features of Native American Catholicism and the differences between traditional religious customs and strategies used to cope with the requirement of ecclesial exclusivity.
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.
Discussion on the performance-based budgeting process for tribal administration and program service delivery that focuses on strategic planning.
Duration: 23:19. Includes textual transcript.
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Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Inquiry: WAC Bennett Dam and Damage to Indian Reserve 201 [Inquiry Report, French Language Version]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Indian Claims Commission Final Report which examines whether the Crown has obligations relating to damages sustained by the construction of the dam, French language version. Commissioners include : P.E. James Prentice, Carole T. Corcoran, Aurélien Gill.
Historical background and submissions to the Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding Canada breaching its fiduciary obligations to the Band for environmental damages to Reserve 201 caused by construction and operation of the W.A.C. Bennett Dam.
Historical background and submissions to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) whether descendents and former members of the Michel Band are entitled to be recognized as members under the Indian Act. ICC concluded Canada has no obligation to recognize or reconstitute the Band; ICC recommended the claim regarding invalid reserve surrenders be submitted to Specific Claims. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
Historical background, submissions and recommendations from Indian Claims Commission (ICC) hearing to determine whether has an outstanding reserve land debt to the First Nation (formerly Fort Ellice) under the terms of Treaty 4. ICC recommended that calculation of the amount of land owed, be based on 1877 date of first survey. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
Provides information on history of the founding people of Gitk'a'ata and lineages and territories of the Gitk'a'ata along the Douglas Channel out to Campania Island.
Report and responses for: Sturgeon Lake First Nation Inquiry, Red Deer Holdings Agricultural Lease Claim; Chippewa Tri-Council Inquiry, Chippewas of Beausoleil First Nation, Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation, Chippewas of Rama First Nation, Collins Treaty Claim; Friends of the Michel Society Inquiry, 1958 Enfranchisement Claim; and the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Inquiry, W.A.C. Bennet Dam and Damage to Indian Reserve 201 Claim. Commissioners include: Daniel J. Bellegarde, P. E. James Prentice, Roger J. Augustine, and Carole T. Corcoran.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 18, no. 1, 1998, pp. 19-36
Description
Argues that First Nation subsistence hunters of migratory birds should have an extended period of grace regarding the 1999 ban on the use of lead shot.
Douglas was responsible for treaties on Vancouver Island and establishment of reserves on mainland British Columbia. He was much more generous when allotting land than those that followed and reserves were made smaller almost immediately.