Critical review of policy problems that have application beyond the United States border and comments on the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
The Saskatoon Police Service - Never the Same Day Twice
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Saskatoon Police Service
Description
Ride along with Aboriginal police officers as they speak about their role protecting the city of Saskatoon and the opportunities available for civilians and police officers in different areas.
Duration: 16:08
Queen's Law Journal, vol. 15, no. 2, Fall, 1990, pp. 179-215
Description
Discusses her experience as an Aboriginal woman in the law school environment, as well as the need to reform curricula to incorporate the First Nations perspective.
Native Women's Association of Canada's Report on the Five-Year Review of Impacts ...
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC)
Description
Reports on section which protected federal and First Nations governments from complaints of discrimination relating to actions arising from the Indian Act.
Image of officers of Governor-General Landsdowne's Body Guard in Humboldt. L to R: Major Dunn, Lt. Col. G.T. Denison, Capt. Denison, Lt. Merritt, Quartermaster Chas. Mair, Lt. Fleming, Surgeon Baldwin.
BC Studies, no. 184, Winter, 2014/2015, pp. 73-102
Description
Focus on provincial government's failure to engage with Indigenous concerns about development taking place on their land. Assesses consultation protocols and offers suggestions for regulatory reforms.
[Patterns of Health and Wellbeing: An Intercultural Symposium ; 02]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Beverly Kiohawiton Cook
Description
Webcast of the keynote speaker from the Patterns of Health and Wellbeing Symposium, Beverly Cook, who speaks on child sexual abuse and the ACE program (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
Duration: 31:58.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 34, no. 2, 2014, pp. 85-103
Description
Discusses how imposition of the Act's prohibitions and lack of cooperation by the Wildlife Service, affected the Band's plans for economic development.
Objectives of document were to provide: awareness of the history of colonization in child welfare, an understanding of the requirements for working with families and communities, and competency to fulfill obligations under Ontario's Child and Family Services Act.
2nd edition.
Between Keewatin and Tsilhqot'in: Reflections From the Centre of Turtle Island
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Peter Hutchins
Description
Presenter wraps up the conference by asking the big question: where is the rule of law and is it still applicable in state indigenous relations, not only common law, but international law, and indigenous law?
Duration: 31:50.
[Critical Conversations on Truth and Reconciliation]
[Critical Conversations Series]
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Karen Busby
Description
Podcast speaks about issues surrounding the records including access to the records, five restrictions on the records, protocols, and the independent assessment process.
Duration: unknown.
Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion
Images » Photographs
Description
Caption: "Indian Commissioner Dewdney (seated centre with bowler) and Indian leaders in the Regina region. The heavy military presence was designed to ensure Indian neutrality." On back of photograph: "Parade at Regina (Sask.) after close of Rebellion."
From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.
Journal of Co-operative Studies, vol. 47, no. 1, Summer, 2014, pp. 25-38
Description
Looks at the Eagle Woman's Lodge transition house which offers educational and training opportunities for Aboriginal women who are coming out of provincial corrections facilities, federal prisons, and drug treatment centers.
McGill Law Journal, vol. 60, no. 1, June 6, 2014, pp. 1-42
Description
Looks at the criminal prosecution of Robert Pickton in terms of judicial representation of victims, implications of jury's decision, and impact of trial on families of the murdered women.
Between Keewatin and Tsilhqot'in: Reflections From the Centre of Turtle Island
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Julie Blackhawk
Description
Presenter highlights of some of the implications of the two decisions, Grassy Narrows and Tsilhqot'in, on aboriginal rights and the management of natural resources from the perspective of the federal crown.
Duration: 52:14.
Comments on peyote connection with Native American Church ceremonies and presents general information and description of Native American Church.
Bachelor's Thesis towards undergraduate degree in [English Language and Literature]--University of West Bohemia, 2014.