Image of the legal team of Louis Riel at his trial in Regina. On 1st photocopied information sheet (H-380-p2) is a numerical count of the men in the original photograph. On 2nd photocopied information sheet (H-380-p3): "Taken beside the Regina Court House at the time of their trial. 1. Johnny Sansregret 2. P. Paranteau 3. Pierre Gardiepui 4. Philip Garnot (Riel's secretary) 5. Albert Monkman 6. Pierre Vandall 7. Babtiste Vandall 8. Touissaint Lucier (reputed to be the strongest man in North West) 9. Maxime Dubois 10. Timmus Short 11. Jean-Baptiste Tourond 12. Emmanuel Champagne."
Indigenous Affairs, no. 3, Indigenous Women, July/August/September 2000, pp. 12-17
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Article attempts to construct an overview of the plight of Asian Indigenous women as victims of oppression and disadvantage.
To access this article scroll down to page 12.
Pharmaceutical Executive, vol. 22, no. 9, September 2002, p. 36
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World Intellectual Property Organization encourages equitable sharing of benefits derived from local knowledge and practises. Drug companies have frequently exploited Indigenous resources without recognition or compensation.
Discusses each part of Aboriginal title as defined by the court, relation to inherent right of self-government, proof of aboriginal title, and jurisdiction over Aboriginal title.
Round table talk held with Rick August, Ken Battle, Harvey Bostrom, Louis Grignon, Carol Laprairie, Kevin Little, Sharon Manson Singer, Marie-France Raynault and Arthur Milner.
FORUM on Corrections Research, vol. 14, no. 3, Focusing on Aboriginal Issues, September 2002, pp. 25-27
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Study drew data from case files in order to compare socio-demographic, case needs and criminal offence/history characteristics of offenders from each group.
FORUM on Corrections Research, vol. 12, no. 1, Aboriginal People in Corrections, January 2000, pp. 45-47
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Inventory compiled by Research Branch of Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) lists all adult and youth institutional and community programming in federal and provincial/territorial jurisdictions.
Study focuses on three types of policy initiatives: (1) control of alcohol within tribal jurisdictions; (2) education and treatment (3) social and environmental risk factors.
American Anthropologist, vol. 104, no. 1, March 2002, pp. 247-261
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Argues that since land claims force Aboriginal peoples to deal in the European concept of property, it has the effect of undermining the very principles that claimants are trying preserve.
Brief description of a workshop sponsored by the Simpcw First Nation (formerly called North Thompson Indian Band) titled: "Constructing Community Consciousness: Intellectual Property Rights and Other Considerations in Research".
Entire issue on one pdf. To access this article scroll to p. 13.
The Advocate, vol. 60, no. 1, January 2002, pp. 77-[?]
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The author asserts that the Paul decision is a misinterpretation of the decision by the Supreme Court of Canada regarding the balancing of Aboriginal rights and public rights.
Canadian Woman Studies, vol. 20, no. 2, National Identity and Gender Politics, Summer, 2000, pp. 64-69
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Discussion of identity under the Indian Act and the past discriminatory provision of women who marry non-Indian men losing thier status, and social and political rights.
Canadian Ethnic Studies, vol. 32, no. 2, April 30, 2000, p. 119
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Book reviews of: Colour-Coded: A Legal History of Racism in Canada, 1900-1950 by Constance Backhouse and Race, Rights and the Law in the Supreme Court: Historical Case Studies by James W. St. G. Walker.
Canadian Literature, no. 167, First Nations Writing, Winter, 2000, pp. 68-84
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Discusses the novel Inside Out: An Autobiography of a Native Canadian which incorporates prison confession narrative and First Nation autobiography.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p. 68.
Alaska Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
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Reports on education, economic opportunity and employment, and administration of justice regarding Alaskan Natives. Provides recommendations for change.
Comments on the perceived shortcomings of the proposed legislation which would potentially have an adverse impact on the settlement of specific claims.
Personal diary of Major Smith of the I.S.C. Toronto Brigade during the Brigade's march west. Observations include health of fellow soldiers, the weather, and the monotony of waiting for next orders. Brief entries after 23 April 1885, final entry on 18 May 1885. Diary has metal clasp, black cloth covers and marbleized end papers. Item found within folder 2 of file Rebellion, 1885.
Draft of statement by General Middleton dated 2 July 1885 at Fort Pitt expressing satisfaction with the officers and men who served under him during the Northwest Resistance. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.
Draft of statement by General Middleton, dated 4 July 1885, written while on board the steamer "Marquis" and pertaining to the death of Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Williams. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.