Indigenous Affairs, no. 4, Social Suffering, 2007, pp. 30-37
Description
Looks at statistical data to determine suicide rates are higher among young Inuit men than women, of the same age, and of their peers in Denmark, southern Canada and United States.
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Challenges the fact that communication or solicitation for the purpose of sex, otherwise known as prostitution, is illegal and yet is so open, with 14 escort agencies listed in Saskatoon and 17 in Regina.
Looks at a number of current and critical conflicts associated with Aboriginal rights, treaty rights, and the inherent right to First Nations self-government.
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Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 8, August 2007, p. 18
Description
Looks at how the Saskatchewan Police Aboriginal Recruiting Committee is working to attract First Nations and Métis people to policing careers.
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Includes a theoretical story about victim and suggestions for communities and outsiders providing help, explanation of abuse and why there is reluctance to report it, strategies to prevent abuse before and after settlement monies are received, and examples from communities themselves.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 4, Social Suffering, 2007, pp. 16-21
Description
Explores consequences resulting from ethnic discrimination, racism, sexism, exploitation, poverty and political violence.
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Research Paper (National Centre for First Nations Governance)
Research Paper for the National Centre for First Nations Governance
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Shin Imai
Description
Focuses on three situations where Chief and Council exercise some authority: allocation of reserve land, law-making powers and elections, and analyzes how the Indian Act allows both too much and too little power in these areas.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 1-2, First Year of Evo Morales Presidency, 2007, pp. 24-35
Description
Looks at history, economics and politics to explain internal instability and the exploitation of resources.
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Note: The title of this document uses wording that was common to mainstream society of that time period in history. As such, it contains language that is no longer in common use and may offend some readers. This wording should not be construed to represent the views of the Indigenous Studies Portal or the University of Saskatchewan Library.
A photograph of the North West Half-Breed Claims Royal Commission members in 1885. (l to r); W.P.R. Street QC Chairman; Roger Goulet Secretary; N.O. Cote; A.E. Forget.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 7, July 2007, p. 2
Description
Looks at the economic benefits the Treaty Land Entitlement Settlement, approximately $10.4 million, will bring to Sturgeon Lake First Nation and surrounding communities.
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Local Environment, vol. 12, no. 6, December 2007, pp. 579-598
Description
Examines the relationship between identification with the environmental movement and support for First Nations' land claims in order to determine the potential for an environmental justice movement in British Columbia.
Research Paper (National Centre for First Nations Governance)
Research Paper for the National Centre for First Nations Governance
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Patricia L. Tait
Description
Discusses program run by the Prince Albert Grand Council for reintegration of men who have come into conflict with law, program for youth on the Whitefish First Nation, and various initiatives undertaken by the Native Counselling Services of Alberta (NCSA).
Due to a negotiated settlement, the victims of residential schools will soon receive compensation. This article argues that it is now time to look to the future.
Concludes the powerful story of the Haisla and their efforts to repatriate a totem pole after 77 years of being in the Swedish Museum. Accompanying Study Guide.
Duration: 24:04.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 5, May 2007, p. 14
Description
Looks at an introduction to police work during a two week training course, for 26 students, through the Treaty Four Citizens Police Academy offered by the Regina Police Service.
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Video reports that Canadian law recognizes treaties as solemn, sacred agreements that create legally enforceable obligations on behalf of the First Nations and the Crown.
Duration: 33:08.
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Consists of annotated index, historical documents, reports, legislation, and the Final Report in French and English.
[These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]
Indigenous Law Journal, vol. 6, no. 1, 2007, pp. 141-178
Description
Research article highlights how Section 35 cases on pre-contact rights and activities challenge the goal of protecting the inherent right to self-government of Aboriginal peoples.
Discusses how federal Indian law has developed in the United States from the arrival of Columbus through to the self-determination era of today, and looks at the future of the Indian tribes.