Canadian Woman Studies , vol. 10, no. 2/3, Native Women, Summer/Fall, 1989, pp. 149-157
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Comments on the need for governments to deal with Aboriginals on an equal basis and to acknowledge them as distinct peoples with different cultures and ways of life with respect to the Charter.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 13, no. 1, 1989, pp. 1-52
Description
Asserts that traditional Native American peoples and mainstream Anglo Americans embody different world views, creating problems for Native Americans who practice traditional religions.
Report includes: explanation of methodology (report largely based on surveys), review of services available, Canadian Justice system, community care and social workers, summary of the extent of the problem in Ontario, proposals for action.
President Regan's policy statement reaffirms the government-to-government relationship of Indian Tribes with the United States and supports special development of reservation economies.
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Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 6, no. 1, 1986, pp. 65-75
Description
Presents reasons why Indigenous groups should use principles of self-determination, culture and racial preservation as determinants of citizenship and membership.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 9, no. 1, 1989, pp. 121-150
Description
Examines the discrimination and devaluation of Métis and other Aboriginal persons in Canada, especially those in the correctional system, and includes recommendations for changes to the justice system.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 6, no. 2, 1986, pp. 333-349
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Indian reservations were surveyed regarding their consumption of wildlife. Calls for increased joint management efforts between provincial and Indian governments to identify all forces affecting wildlife populations and to create equitable conservation programs.
Schweizerische Amerikanisten-Gesellschaft Bulletin, 1989-1990, pp. 23-34
Description
Traces the Lubicon's fight to become registered as Indians, be granted a land base and assert control over resource development on the promised reserve.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 6, no. 1, 1986, pp. 43-62
Description
Presents a model of self-government that recognizes the importance of resources and relationships and identifies requisites for successful implementation.
Saskatchewan Law Review, vol. 53, no. 2, 1989, pp. 301-325
Description
Examines various cases with respect to fiduciary obligations of the Crown, and argues that there seems to be a movement to discount the distinction between surrendered and unsurrendered reserve land.
Provides a mechanism for determining citizenship to preserve cultural and political integrity and outlines three fundamental objectives of the Citizenship Code.
The Georgia Historical Quarterly, vol. 73, no. 3, Special Issue Commemorating The Sesquicentennial of Cherokee Removal 1838-1939 , Fall, 1989, pp. 519-539
Description
Looks at the plight of the Cherokee Nation during this period ending with their removal to Oklahoma.
An Act to approve, give effect to and declare valid certain agreements between the Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, Reed Inc., Great Lakes Forest Products Ltd., the Islington Indian Band and the Grassy Narrows Indian Band
Grassy Narrows and Islington Indian Bands Mercury Pollution Claims Settlement Act,1986, C. 23, G-11.4
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Government of Canada
Description
Settlement agreement legislated between the Canadian Government, the province of Ontario, Reed Inc., Great Lakes Forest Products Ltd., the Islington Indian Band and the Grassy Narrows Indian Band.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 10, no. 2, 1986, pp. 15-40
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Focuses on the possibility that acceptance of the legislation didn't necessarily mean appropriateness nor did it mean that it was embraced whole heartily.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 25, no. 3, May 1986, pp. [12-21]
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Discusses the rapid social change and long-term effects that undermined traditional self-sufficient Alaskan lifestyle including factors such as welfare dependence; and stresses strategies about education and community development are essential.
Children Today, vol. 18, no. 1, January-February 1989, pp. 24-30
Description
Highlights the findings of the U.S. Indian Child Welfare Act administered by the Administration for Children, Youth and Families and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Native Studies Review, vol. 2, no. 1, 1986, pp. 1-43
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Summary of policy developments, under Mulroney government, which examined the recommendations of Nielsen's task force and the resulting controversy. Part II to appear in Vol. 2, No. 2 of NSR.
Native Studies Review, vol. 2, no. 2, 1986, pp. 1-45
Description
Paper attempts to provide an overview of Indian policy
developments in context of recent policy initiatives of the Minister of Indian Affairs, Concludes with with observations on the current status of policy reforms.Part I appeared in NSR, Vol.2, no.1
American Journal of International Law, vol. 80, no. 2, April 1986, pp. 369-385
Description
History from 1949-1985 focuses on development of the Declaration on Indigenous Rights a draft distributed in 1985 by United Nations Working Group on Indigenous Populations.