Explains why history is the foundation for native title in Australia and how current use, possession, custody or power is insufficient ground for native title.
William Okeymaw was 12 years old at the time when he attended the Treaty #8 negotiations.He describes the negotiations and his understanding of the promises made; the role of the missionaries; talks of some of the Indian agents; and the abundance of buffalo in Lesser Slave Lake area at one time.
William Okeymaw attended the signing of Treaty 8 when he was 12 years old. He talks about: signing of treaty; treaty promises; establishment of reserves around Lesser Slave Lake; and expansion of these reserves as population grew; and the present need for further expansion.
Toolkit contains three case studies, as well as information on the steps in setting up a successful program, such as guiding principles, risk and protective factors, community engagement, needs assessment, developing implementing an action plan, and evaluation.
Canadian Woman Studies, vol. 19, no. 1/2, Women and Justice, 1999, pp. 24-29
Description
Argues that little has been done with respect to Aboriginal offenders other than accommodate them within the mainstream system and that traditional risk assessment is not valid when applied to Aboriginal women.
Women in Canada: A Gender-based Statistical Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Tina Hotton Mahony
Joanna Jacob
Heather Hobson
Description
Statistics on violent crime, criminal and violent victimization, childhood assault, spousal violence, homicide, and females charged with violent offences.
Project involved organizing gathering of families in order to hear their stories and opinions, and interviewing front line workers and police officers working in Nunavik.
Australian Indigenous Law Reporter, vol. 4, no. 3, 1999, p. 114
Description
Discusses how 'zero tolerance policing' may generate more police Aboriginal contacts and in doing so might potentially increase Indigenous incarceration rates