Kansas History, vol. 24, no. 2, Summer, 2001, pp. 85-97
Description
Discusses the military's policies with respect to Native American enlistees, as well as motivations for participating in the war effort and experiences during training and active service.
International Journal on Minority and Group Rights, vol. 8, no. 2/3, Special Issue on Sami Rights in Finland, Norway, Russia and Sweden, 2001, pp. 177-222
Description
Examines the role international norms play in shaping Sami policy and possible future repercussions.
The Beaver, vol. 81, no. 6, December/January 2001/2002, pp. 31-[?]
Description
Discusses how pretext of enforcing British law was used to force the Cowichan to submit to British authority and gain access to their land without an agreement.
Index to RG10 and RG15 Microfilms in the University of Saskatchewan Libraries
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Government Publications Department
University of Saskatchewan Library
Description
Provides a list of microfilms available at the First Nations University of Canada (Saskatoon campus); many of the same microfilms are available in the Murray Library (Main Library). The microfilms contain Government of Canada records of correspondence and documents of the Department of Indian Affairs (RG10) and the Department of Interior (RG15).
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 25, no. 3, 2001, pp. 143-159
Description
Paper introduces complexity theory as a new conceptual approach to research in Native American studies and to gaming in particular. The paper argues that although gaming can have positives, it can also spawn major and irreversible changes in a community, perhaps even weaken a tribe and its sovereignty.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 7, no. 1, 1983, pp. 1-21
Description
Describes the unique legal status and events leading to the passing of the Pueblo Lands Act, signed into law by President Calvin Coolidge on June 9, 1924.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 7, no. 2, Spring, 1983, pp. 67-80
Description
Discussion on the Indian Rights Association and its goal of the assimilation of American Indigenous nations, in particular through the allotment policies in Oklahoma during early twentieth century.
Minutes of Proceedings of the Special Committee on Indian Self-Government
Penner Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Keith Penner
Stan Schellenberger
Warren Allmand
Jim Manly
Frank Oberle ... [et al.]
Description
Committee investigated numerous issues related to self-government including: social conditions, need for a new Canadian/Aboriginal relationship, structures and powers of First Nations governments, fiscal arrangements, land and resources, and trust relationship with the Crown.
Saskatchewan Law Review, vol. 48, 1983-1984, pp. 122-128
Description
Explains that section 87 of The Indian Act has been interpreted as exception from income tax, but Nowegijick v. The Queen held that section 87 did not exempt people from income tax.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 21, no. 2, 2001, pp. 217-233
Description
Presents a brief overview of past government policies, changes under the current government and the potential for new culturally appropriate administrative systems.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 3, Self-Determination, 2001, pp. 56-66
Description
Article describes the history and development of India's federal policies, particularly towards indigenous peoples.
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Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 25, no. 5, September/October 2001, pp. 16-17
Description
Describes the launch of the National Indigenous Substance Misuse Council Inc (NISCM) which is geared to preventing alcohol and other substance abuse in Australia.
International Institute for Sustainable Development
Description
Explores how Aboriginal people value the lands around them and how that knowledge and information can be incorporated into provincial land-use and resource management.
American Review of Canadian Studies, vol. 31, no. 1-2, [Aboriginal Peoples: Special Issue], Spring/Summer, 2001, pp. 11-13
Description
Explains various terms including: Status, non-status, Métis and Indian; explores differences and similarities between U.S. and Canadian government policies and terminologies.
American Review of Canadian Studies, vol. 31, no. 1-2, [Aboriginal Peoples: Special Issue], Spring/Summer, 2001, pp. 283-299
Description
Comments on the creation of Nunavut Territory and the benefits this presented to the Inuit people including renewed sense of pride, identity and autonomy.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 7, no. 2, 1983, pp. 53-72
Description
Paper discusses the influence of the Iroquois Great Law of Peace on American government and consideration of its possible influence on the Russian government.