Indigenous Law Journal, vol. 3, no. 1, Fall, 2004, pp. 139-179
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Evaluates the adoption and implementation of an Indigenous certification system in Australia. The article concludes that there needs to be a system to protect traditional knowledge at an international level.
Properties of Culture - Culture as Property: Pathways to Reform in Post-Soviet Siberia
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Alexander D. King
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Looks at ethnic dancing in Kamchatka, Russia.
Chapter in book: Properties of Culture - Culture as Property: Pathways to Reform in Post-Soviet Siberia edited by Erich Kasten.
Examines the steps in developing an equality-seeking action plan for resolution of the multiple barriers and challenges in Aboriginal housing policies and related issues.
Indigenous Law Journal, vol. 3, no. 1, Fall, 2004, pp. 1-18
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Author explores the consequences of imaging the nation in a fantasy way by reading the formative Australian cases through which Native jurisprudence developed in Australia.
Legislative Summary (Parliamentary Information and Research Service) ; LS-495E
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Mary C. Hurley
Marlisa Tiedemann
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Brief description of background and contents of the Bill, which proposes establishment of an institutional framework to provide First Nations who decide to opt in with tools to address economic development and fiscal issues on-reserve. Includes provision for governments to establish their own financing through property tax and borrowing regimes.
Incorporates amendments to Bill C-23 that were adopted by the House of Commons at Report Stage.
Legislative Summary (Parliamentary Research Branch) ; LS-475E
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Tonina Simeone
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Opt-in legislation proposes Establishment of four financial institutions: First Nations Finance Authority, First Nations Tax Commission, First Nations Financial Management Board, and the First Nations Statistical Institute. Targets mechanisms aimed at enhancing fund-raising capacity through taxation of leasehold interests on reserve land and access to long-term loans for community development.
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 16, no. 2, Tribal College Research, Winter, 2004
Description
Exposes an incident where 200 people gave blood to aid research into their diabetes epidemic; the samples were also used to do research into Havasupai genes and schizophrenia, inbreeding, and the Bering Strait theory without their consent. The Havasupai people filed a lawsuit against the Arizona State University for intentional deception.
Overview of development of funding formula and an outline of three funding formula options describing the benefits, restrictions and research plan for each option.
Brings attention to cultural, social and structural barriers that continue to restrict Native American's access to health care and the failure of Congress to provide necessary resources.
Anglican Journal, vol. 130, no. 1, January 2004, p. 2
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Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC), the Anglican Church and the United Church of Canada form coalition to raise awareness of the disappearance of 500 aboriginal women in the last 20 years through the Sisters in Spirit promotion.
Paper examines the stages of the Life Long Learning continuum from a Métis perspective. The roundtable on this topic was held November 13th and 14th, 2004, Winnipeg, Manitoba and November 18th and 19th, 2004, Ottawa, Ontario.
Stolen Sisters: A Human Rights Response to Discrimination and Violence Against Indigenous Women in Canada
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Amnesty International
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Discusses issues involved with violence against Aboriginal women, presents nine case studies of murdered and missing women and makes recommendations for policies to ensure the safety these women.
Highlights cases of missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls over the last three decades. Discusses why this group is at risk and makes recommendations to address the problem.
Northern Perspectives, vol. 19, no. 1, Spring, 1991, pp. [3-29]
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Looks at the resettlement of seven families from northern Quebec and three families from Pond Inlet to Resolute Bay on Corwallis Island and Grise Fiord on Ellesmere Island and the lack of recognition and apology for contributions made to arctic sovereignty.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 4, Land Rights: A Key Issue, 2004, pp. 42-46
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Reports that the Maasai customary land tenure system and most traditional practices are no longer applicable because of present land policies and laws.
To access this article, scroll down to page 42.
Public Policy Paper (Saskatchewan Institute of Public Policy) ; no. 24
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Ian Peach
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Discussion of Federal Government's distinctions between on- and off-reserve Aboriginals and how this has affected the distribution of social benefits and programs.
Looks at tribal area cases and other area cases to determine if there are any differences. Reports cases are similar in most respects but did find some statistically significant variances.
Child Abuse Prevention Issues, no. 20, Autumn, 2004, pp. 1-39
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Reviews legislation and services provided in Canada, United States, Australia and New Zealand, and suggests new approaches to family and community well-being.
Anglican Journal, vol. 130, no. 8, October 2004, p. 7
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Government asks for representation at Alternative Dispute Resolution process for former students of residential schools in Saskatchewan and British Columbia.
Indigenous Policy Journal of the Indigenous Studies Network, vol. 15, no. 2, Special International Indigenous Issue, Summer, 2004, p. [?]
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Discusses the consequence of neoliberal globalization and the emergence of Indigenous movements that share many similarities.
Access article through table of contents.
Indigenous Law Journal, vol. 3, no. 1, Fall, 2004, pp. 19-42
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Examines the use of history in Indigenous land rights in Australia through a commentary of the High Court's construction of Native title rights in a specific case.
Discusses the resource co-management regime of the James Bay Crees in northern Québec, and looks at co-management institutions within the broader context of nation-to-nation treaty negotiations.
Excerpt from Canada: The State of the Federation 2003.
Entire book on one pdf. To access paper scroll to p. 133.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 3, The UN Decade: Expectations and Realities, 2004, pp. 36-39
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Gives a historical overview of the last ten years with links to present circumstances of the Indigenous people.
To access this article, scroll down to page 36.
Anglican Journal, vol. 130, no. 2, February 2004, p. 3
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Indigenous Covenant Implementation Commission explores issues of indigenous self-sufficiency, governance and the position of a national Indigenous bishop.
Final Report from the Commission on First Nations and Métis Peoples and Justice Reform.
[Volume I: Leagacy of Hope: An Agenda for Change]
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Kearney Healy
Ronna Jevne
Rae Mitten
Gerald T. G. Seniuk
John Burrows
Paul Joffe
Willie Littlechild
Description
Content consists of selected submissions and contracted papers that reflect research and opinion of organizations and writers on critical issues in justice reform in Saskatchewan.
Volume I Legacy of Hope: An Agenda for Change.