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Author/Creator
Roger E. Boe
Forum on Corrections Research, vol. 12, no. 1, Aboriginal People in Corrections, January 2000, pp. 7-9
Description
Argues that the growth of youth population concentrated in urban cores and off reserve increases risk for incarceration.
Aboriginal Offenders in Federal Corrections: A Profile
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Larry Motiuk
Mark Nafekh
FORUM on Corrections Research, vol. 12, no. 1, Aboriginal People in Corrections, January 2000, pp. 10-15
Description
Comparison of North American Indian, Metis and Inuit/Innu offenders; based on data gathered by Correctional Service of Canada’s Offender Management System (OMS), Offender Intake Assessment (OIA) process, and Community Intervention Scale (CIS).
Aboriginal Peoples and the Criminal Justice System
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canadian Criminal Justice Association
Description
Covers: historical factors, demographics, socio-economic factors, aboriginal people and the justice system, changes within the present system, and points for discussion.
Aboriginal Reconciliation Still a Long Way to Go
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Bebe Loff
Ian Anderson
Lancet, vol. 355, no. 9220, June 10, 2000, p. 2070
Description
Comments on the Australian Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation and gives examples of injustices and how relations have deteriorated.
Aboriginal Title as a Constitutionally Protected Property Right
Alternate Title
Beyond the Nass Valley: National Implications of the Supreme Court's Delgamuukw Decision
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Kent McNeil
Description
Chapter in book: Beyond the Nass Valley: National Implications of the Supreme Court's Delgamuukw Decision edited by Owen Lippert.
Focuses on definition of Aboriginal title according to the courts, as both a property and constitutional right.
Aboriginal Women's Rights are Human Rights
Alternate Title
Canadian Human Rights Act Review
NWAC Research Paper
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Native Women's Association of Canada
Description
Looks at the discrimination against First Nations women in Canada which is contrary to the Charter of Rights.
Aboriginal Women's Roundtable on Gender Equality: Roundtable Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Status of Women Canada
Description
Participants discussed issues related to consultation and equality and then identified a number of specific directions to guide future actions and interventions. Roundtable held March 30-April 1, 2000.
Accounting and Accountability Relations: Colonization, Genocide and Canada's First Nations
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Dean Neu
no. 3
Description
Argues that accounting and accountability mechanisms helped colonial powers translate colonial objectives into practice.
Addressing Discriminatory Barriers Facing Aboriginal Law Students and Lawyers
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Gerry Ferguson
Kuan Foo
Description
Used data collected from a survey of 41 individuals and 37 participants in focus groups. Covers topics such access to law school, educational experience, practice of law and the judiciary.
Highlights the University of Saskatchewan Native Law Centre's Program of Legal Studies for Native People
Addressing Sexual Abuse, Assault, and Trafficking as Co-Morbidities in Missing or Murdered Indigenous Populations
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jennifer Pierce-Weeks
Department of Justice Journal of Federal Law and Practice, vol. 69, no. 1, Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons: Law Enforcement and Prevention, January 2021, pp. 129-136
Description
An investigation into sexual abuse of Indigenous females and the need for culturally appropriate responses to victim's often complex medical needs.
Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll down to page 129.
Addressing the Crisis of Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons: A Path Forward Utilizing a Structured Cold Case Investigation Protocol
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jim Adcock
Department of Justice Journal of Federal Law and Practice, vol. 69, no. 1, Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons: Law Enforcement and Prevention, January 2021, pp. 103-128
Description
Discusses organization and structure, operation, and management along with "cold case rules" and examples of cases.
Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll down to page 103.
African Indigenous Women in the 21st Century
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Lucy Mulenkei
Indigenous Affairs, no. 3, Indigenous Women, July/August/September 2000, pp. 42-45
Description
Article explores discrimination and challenges still faced by Indigenous women in Africa.
To access this article scroll down to page 42.
AMBER Alert in Indian Country
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jim Walters
Melissa Blasing
Department of Justice Journal of Federal Law and Practice, vol. 69, no. 1, Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons: Law Enforcement and Prevention, January 2021, pp. 21-34
Description
An examination of the need for and successful implementation of AMBER Alert systems in communities throughout the United States.
Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll down to page 21.
American Indian and Alaska Native Knowledge and Public Health for the Primary Prevention of Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Delight E. Satter
Laura M. Mercer Kollar
Debra O'Gara 'Djik Sook'
United States Attorney's Bulletin, vol. 69, no. 2, Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons: Legal, Prosecution, Advocacy and Healthcare, March 2021, pp. 149-188
Description
An overview of Indigenous public health research, knowledge and cultural practices to combat violence in American tribal communities.
Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll down to page 149.
An Analysis of Manitoba Court of Appeal Decisions in Cases Heard in the Winnipeg Family Violence Court, 1990-1992
Theses
Author/Creator
Maureen S. Jensen
Description
Social Work Thesis (M.S.W.)--The University of Manitoba, 2000.
Assessing the Needs of Aboriginal Women Offenders on Conditional Release
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Craig Dowden
Ralph Serin
FORUM on Corrections Research , vol. 12, no. 1, Aboriginal People in Corrections, January 2000, pp. 57-60
Description
Discussion of the Community Intervention Scale (CIS) and Community Risk/Needs Management Scale (CRNMS) which were primarily designed for use with male and Caucasian prison population.
Atrocities Against Indigenous Women in Burma
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Debbie Stothard
Indigenous Affairs, no. 3, Indigenous Women, July/August/September 2000, pp. 28-33
Description
Chronicles the effects on women of military and political developments in Burma from 1948 to 2000.
To access this article scroll down to page 28.
Beardy Backs Mi'kmaq Fishers
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Kathy Blair
Anglican Journal, vol. 126, no. 9, October 2000, p. 8
Description
Attempt to mediate dispute among First Nation, other fishermen and federal government over the right to trap lobster "out of season."
Beyond the Reservation: Indians, Settlers, and the Law in Washington Territory, 1853–1889. Indians in the Making: Ethnic Relations and Indian Identities around Puget Sound
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Andrew H. Fisher
Ethnohistory, vol. 47, no. 2, 2000, pp. 495-498
Description
Book review of:
Beyond the Reservation by Brad Asher.
Indians in the Making by Alexandra Harmon.
Building Bridges: Future Policing on the Saanich Peninsula
Theses
Author/Creator
Paul Douglas Hames
Description
Leadership and Training Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2000.
Building New Relationships Through Consultation for Treaty Making in British Columbia
Theses
Author/Creator
Sandra Joan Kilmartin
Description
Conflict Analysis and Management Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2000.
By, For, or About?: Shifting Directions in the Representations of Aboriginal Women
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jo-Anne Fiske
Atlantis, vol. 25, no. 1, 2000, pp. 11-27
Description
Overview of scholarly literature about, by and for Aboriginal women of Canada focusing on five disciplines: history, law, health, education, and literature.
Calgary Police Service Anti-Racism Promising Practice Project: Literature Review
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Patrina Duhaney
Description
Sources include academic journals, books, and websites and grey literature; majority published after 2000.
Calls to Action Accountability: A 2021 Status Update on Reconciliation
Alternate Title
Calls to Action Accountability: A 2019 Status Update on Reconciliation
Calls to Action Accountability: A 2020 Status Update on Reconciliation
Calls to Action Accountability: A 2023 Status Update on Reconciliation
Calls to Action Accountability: A 2022 Status Update on Reconciliation
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Eva Jewell
Ian Mosby
Description
Looks at which of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call2 to Action have been completed. 2023 Report, 2022 Report, 2020 Report.
Can Copyright Be Reconciled with First Nations’ Interests in Visual Arts?
Alternate Title
Protecting Knowledge: Traditional Resource Rights in the New Millenium
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Peter Shand
Description
Discusses various uses of art today and the possibilities for copyright laws to accommodate this artform.
Can Typologies of Male Batterers Be Generalized to Populations of Federal Inmates?
Theses
Author/Creator
Audrey F. Wexler
Description
Psychology Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 2000.
Cariboo is 'Toast,' Synod is Told
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Kathy Blair
Anglican Journal, vol. 126, no. 9, October 2000, p. 1
Description
British Columbia diocese to close due financial impact of residential school lawsuits.
Cariboo May Lose Control Over Future
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Kathy Blair
Anglican Journal, vol. 126, no. 8, October 2000, p. 2
Description
Diocese may be forced into bankruptcy rather than being able to declare it voluntarily.
Case Comment: R. v. Gladue
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jean Lash
Canadian Woman Studies, vol. 20, no. 3, Women 2000: Eradicating Poverty and Violence in the 21st Century, Fall, 2000, pp. 85-91
Description
Comments on spousal abuse, domestic violence and discrimination against Aboriginal women in the Canadian justice system.
A Case Study of the Squamish Nation's Child Welfare Agency, the Ayas Men Program, and the Ministry for Children and Families
Theses
Author/Creator
James Dunn
Description
Conflict Analysis and Management Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2000.
Caseload: Six Thousand Lawsuits over Residential Schools Threaten to Bankrupt Canada's Churches and Clog Up the Court System for Years
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Larry Krotz
Saturday Night, vol. 115, no. 8, June 17, 2000, pp. 20-[?]
Description
Describes claims handled by Regina lawyer, Tony Merchant, against the federal government and churches in Canada.
Challenges Facing American Indian Youth: On the Front Lines With Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Juvenile Justice, vol. 7, no. 2, December 2000, p. [?]
Description
Senator discusses challenges facing American Indian youth such as having a conventional childhood, getting a good education and being able to find employment in today's market.
Changing Approaches to the Conservation of Northwest Coast Totem Poles
Alternate Title
Tradition and Innovation: Advances in Conservation: Contributions to the Melbourne Congress, 10-14 October, 2000
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Charles S. Rhyne
Description
Discusses the tensions between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal viewpoints about the issue of preservation, and provides examples of attempts to reconcile the two.
Excerpt from: Tradition and Innovation: Advances in Conservation Contributions to the Melbourne Congress, 10-14 October 2000.
Child Maltreatment-Related Investigations Involving First Nations Infants in Canada in 2019
Alternate Title
First Nations/Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect 2019
FN/CIS 2019
FN/CIS 2019: Focus on Developmental Stages Series
Child Maltreatment-Related Investigations Involving First Nations Children Aged One to Three Years Old in Canada in 2019
Child Maltreatment-Related Investigations Involving First Nations Children Aged Four to Seven Years Old in Canada In 2019
Child Maltreatment-Related Investigations Involving First Nations Children Aged 8-11 Years Old in Canada in 2019
CWRP Information Sheet ; no. 220
Child Welfare Research Portal Information Sheet ; no. 220
CWRP Information Sheet ; no 221
Child Welfare Research Portal Information Sheet ; no. 221
CWRP Information Sheet ; no. 222
Child Welfare Research Portal Information Sheet ; no. 222
CWRP Information Sheet ; no. 223
Child Welfare Research Portal Information Sheet ; no. 223
Child Maltreatment-Related Investigations Involving First Nations Children Aged 12-15 Years Old in Canada in 2019
CWRP Information Sheet ; no. 224
Child Welfare Research Portal Information Sheet ; no. 224
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Barbara Fallon
Nicolette Joh-Carnella
Marie Saint-Girons
Church Leaders Launch Land Claims Petition
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Art Babych
Anglican Journal, vol. 126, no. 9, October 2000, p. 18
Description
Signatures collected from across country in support of aboriginal land claims to be presented to federal government in June, 2001.
Church Seeks Members' Help
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Vianney Carriere
Anglican Journal, vol. 126, no. 8, October 2000, p. 1
Description
Campaign to urge federal government to settle the residential schools issue.
Clan and Court: Another Look at the Early Cherokee Republic
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Theda Perdue
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 24, no. 4, 2000, pp. 562-569
Description
Historical overview of a murder that suggests two Cherokee legal systems may have existed and not have been consistent with one another.
Coast Salish Laws Relating to Child and Caregiver Nurturance and Safety Toolkit
Alternate Title
Abridged Casebook: Coast Salish Laws Relating to Child and Caregiver Nurturance and Safety
Activity Book 1: Coast Salish Laws Relating to Child and Caregiver Nurturance and Safety
Activity Book 2: Coast Salish Laws Relating to Child and Caregiver Nurturance and Safety
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jessica Asch
Tara Williamson
Leslie-Ann Paige
Description
Resources are designed for professionals working with Salish nations, families, caregivers, youth, and communities.
[Colour-Coded: A Legal History of Racism in Canada, 1900-1950]
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Terry Provost
Native Studies Review, vol. 13, no. 2, 2000, pp. 122-125
Description
Book review of: Colour-Coded by Constance Backhouse.
Commission's Final Report: Chairperson-Initiated Complaint and Public Interest Investigation of the Death of Colten Boushie and the Events That Followed: Final Report
Alternate Title
Chairperson-Initiated Complaint and Public Interest Investigation of the Death of Colten Boushie and the Events That Followed: Final Report
Final Report: Chairperson-Initiated Complaint and Public Interest Investigation of the Death of Colten Boushie and the Events That Followed
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Description
Examines the case in which a young man from the Red Pheasant Reserve was shot and killed on a farm property near Biggar, Saskatchewan by Gerald Stanley, the property owner. The Commission inquired into the conduct of the RCMP investigation and interactions with the Bousie family.
Community Perceptions of the Beverly-Qamanirjuaq Caribou Management Board
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Anne Kendrick
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 20, no. 1, 2000, pp. 1-33
Description
Discusses the Board's role as an interjurisdictional forum for discussion of ecological issues that are difficult for stakeholders to resolve.
Conflicting Equalities? Cultural Group Rights and Sex Equality
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Monique Deveaux
Political Studies, vol. 48, no. 3, June 2000, pp. 522-539
Description
Looks at Canadian Aboriginal women activists and their fight for constitutional sex equality rights.
Consent in a (Neo)Colonial Society: Aboriginal Women as Sexual and Legal 'Other'
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Larissa Behrendt
Australian Feminist Studies, vol. 15, no. 33, November 2000, pp. 353-367
Description
Discusses the sexual abuse of Aboriginal women by white men and the lack of protection from colonial law in Australia.
The Context of the State of Nature
Alternate Title
Reclaiming Indigenous Voice and Vision
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
James (Sákéj) Youngblood Henderson
Description
Looks at Thomas Hobbes' theory of the "state of nature" and how it has shaped Europeans' treatment of Indigenous peoples.
Chapter 1 from: Reclaiming Indigenous Voice and Vision edited by Marie Battiste.
Continuing Atrocities by Canadian Police Against First Nations People
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Trisha Monture-Angus
Description
Requests that people support the position of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations regarding the policing problems that exist in Saskatchewan.
The COVID-19 and Native American Community: An Advisory Memorandum of the Arizona Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Arizona Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
Cree Mother Loses Organ Harvest Fight
Alternate Title
Cree Mother Loses Organ Harvest Fight [Kelly Hastings case]
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Paul Barnsley
Windspeaker, vol. 18, no. 1, May 2000, p. 1
Description
Relates how a non-Aboriginal parent's right to harvest organs and cremate an adoptive son superseded a Cree biological mother's right to bury her adult son according to First Nation spiritual and cultural beliefs.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.1.
Crime Prevention Programs in Canada: Examining Key Implementation Elements for Indigenous Populations
Alternate Title
Research Report (Public Safety Canada) ; 2021-R001
Research Summary (Public Safety Canada) ; 2021-S001
E-Books
Author/Creator
Hannah Cortés-Kaplan
Laura Dunbar
Research Report (Public Safety Canada)
Description
Related material: Research Summary.
Crossroads 2000: A Women's Sharing Circle: Exploring Opportunities and Challenges Facing Urban Aboriginal Youth: A Background Paper
Alternate Title
Crossroads 2000: Preparing the Landscape for Aboriginal Youth
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Melissa Dickey
Description
Brief overview of historical relationship between Aboriginal and settler peoples, Aboriginal cultures, past and present public policies, and current challenges for urban residents.
Culture and Language: The Political Realities to Keep Trickster at Bay
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Stephen Greymorning
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 20, no. 1, 2000, pp. 181-196
Description
Discusses the use of several political tools, including languages and cultures, that can serve as a force de resistance against political subjugation.