Borderlands E - Journal, vol. 8, no. 1, 2009, pp. 1-8
Description
Explores the dichotomy between cultural relativism and universalism and examines how these tensions are used to legitimize assimilation by the Australian colonial state.
Looks at the effects of government policy in both Australia and Canada and the lack of progress addressing long term solutions for Aboriginal communities.
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 28, no. 3, The International Decade of the Worlds Indigenous People, Fall, 2004
Description
Interview with Adelard Blackman, special emissary for Chief Elmer Campbell and the people of Buffalo River Dene Nations, regarding the International Decade of the World's Indigenous Peoples.
Native Studies Review, vol. 6, no. 2, Advocacy and Claims Research, 1990, p. 65–80
Description
Looks at ethnohistorical documentation and interpretation concerning reserve boundaries and the rights of the Natives to hunt, fish, and gather on the lands ceded by treaty.
Agricultural History, vol. 77, no. 2, Spring, 2003, pp. 333-354
Description
Outlines Aboriginal peoples' struggle in the Maritimes for equal rights and their reliance on the land for economic, social, political and cultural survival.
Canada, USA and Australia describe United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as "profoundly imperfect;" contrary to Canadian Parliamentary Committee on Aboriginal Affairs assessment and support of the document.
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.
Findings suggest that media coverage perpetuated stereotyping.
Honors paper towards undergraduate degree in Environment, Sustainability, and Society--Dalhousie University, 2014.
Report of the Expert Panel on Safe Drinking Water for First Nations
E-Books
Author/Creator
Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers
Description
Analyses of current Provincial and Federal legislation because there is no regulatory framework that applies to drinking water and wastewater on reserves.
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 36, no. 1, Sacred Places, Sacred Lifeways, March 2012, p. [?]
Description
Looks at injustices perpetrated by the Colombian government and mining companies and discusses how Karmen Ramirez is advocating for Indigenous issues and rights.
Looks at how the government is not meeting its obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the discriminatory practices towards Indigenous children.
Canadian Ethnic Studies, vol. 22, no. 3, Special Issue: First Nations: The Politics of Change and Survival, 1990, pp. 19-39
Description
Analyzes three types of political action First Nations' people have undertaken: acts of civil disobedience, general policy protests and international protests.
International Journal of Children's Rights , vol. 20, 2012, pp. 279-299
Description
Looks at policies and consequences relating to Indigenous children in Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand effected by boarding schools and transracial adoption.
[Document Three]: Supreme Court of Canada, Reasons For Judgement, R v. Sioui
[Document Two]: Factum of the Intervenor: National Indian Brotherhood (Assembly of First Nations)
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Franklin S. Gertler
Peter W. Hutchins
J. A. Murray
Native Studies Review, vol. 6, no. 2, p. 132–150
Description
Introduction and three archival items dealing with case of four brothers charged with offences under the Quebec Parks Act after a spiritual excursion into the forest. Documents highlight historical guarantees, a treaty of peace and friendship, and land use rights.
Argues that the government of Canada has deliberately and consistently underfunded a whole range of services for children living on-reserve.
Duration: 1:00:22.
Critical review of policy problems that have application beyond the United States border and comments on the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Complaint alleges Government of Canada discriminates against First Nations children on reserve on the basis of race and ethnic origin by refusing to fund child welfare at the same level as other children.
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 37, no. 3, The World on Our Shoulders: Cultivating Indigenous Youth Leadership, September 2013, p. [?]
Description
Discusses the challenges community radio stations are facing because of the telecommunications law that does not allow licenses for non-profit community radio stations.
Canadian Journal of Political Science, vol. 40, no. 3, September 2007, pp. 591-613
Description
Looks at how the number of meanings for the term "Aboriginality" impacts aboriginal rights by examining the Delgamuukw decision and the impact the case had in determining the nature and extent of Aboriginal rights and title.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 21, no. 3, 1997, pp. 231-260
Description
Argues that efforts to achieve progressive change in United States Aboriginal law and policy can be strengthened and promoted by increased participation at the United Nations.