Describes the history of Canada's residential schools which were financed by the federal government, but largely run by various religious organizations.
Pharmaceutical Executive, vol. 22, no. 9, September 2002, p. 36
Description
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.
Canadian Journal of Political Science, vol. 40, no. 3, September 2007, pp. 591-613
Description
Looks at how the number of meanings for the term "Aboriginality" impacts aboriginal rights by examining the Delgamuukw decision and the impact the case had in determining the nature and extent of Aboriginal rights and title.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 3, March 2007, p. 14
Description
Looks at a female RCMP constable who feels that policing is a natural extension of what women do naturally such as protect and advocate for justice.
Article located by scrolling to page 14.
Paper presented at the 2nd Biennial Conference of the Canadian Initiative in Law, Culture and the Humanities Carleton University, Ottawa, October 12-14, 2007.
[Métisland: Métis Settlements and the Daniels Decision]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Will Goodon
Gerald Cunningham
Description
President of the Métis Settlements General Council discusses its involvement in the Daniels case and actions of the Council since the decision. Second speaker discusses the political and historical context of the case, analyzes the court's judgement, and suggests possible future actions.
Duration: 1:15:01.
Presentations are part of the conference "Daniels: In and Beyond the Law" held at University of Alberta, Jan. 26-27, 2017.
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.
Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation 1903 Surrender Inquiry (French Version)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Final Report concludes that Canada (the Crown) did not breach Treaty 1 when it permitted a surrender of the Band's reserve land. (French language version). Commissioners include: Daniel J. Bellegarde, Alan C. Holman, and Sheila G. Purdy.
[These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]
Paul First Nation Kapasiwin Townsite Inquiry (French Version)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Final Report examines the Paul First Nation's alleging mismanagement of the sales of surrendered lands. (French language version) Commissioners include: Daniel J. Bellegarde, Alan C. Holman, and Sheila G. Purdy.
[These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]
Saulteau First Nation Treaty Land Entitlement and Lands in Severality Inquiry (French Version)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Final report examines an alleged shortfall of land and a claim for land under the provisions of Treaty 8. (French language version) Commissioners include: Renée Dupuis, Daniel J. Bellegarde, and Jane Dickson-Gilmore.
[These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]
Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation Treaty Land Entitlement Inquiry (French Version)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Focuses on the outstanding treaty land entitlement claim and examines the history including the 1913 and 1930 Order in Councils and problems regarding historical population counts. (French language version) Commissioners include: Renée Dupuis, Daniel J. Bellegarde, and Alan C. Holman.
[These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]
FORUM on Corrections Research, vol. 14, no. 3, Focusing on Aboriginal Issues, September 2002, pp. 25-27
Description
Study drew data from case files in order to compare socio-demographic, case needs and criminal offence/history characteristics of offenders from each group.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 3, no. 1, 2007, pp. 46-64
Description
Study on the importance of identity in adoption cross-cultural and a list of recommendations from the perspective of First Nation adoptees to improve the process.
American Anthropologist, vol. 104, no. 1, March 2002, pp. 247-261
Description
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.
Discusses key features of intellectual property protection, copyright, patents, trademarks, geographical indications, industrial designs, protection against unfair competition, and trade secrets. Includes examples from various countries around the world.
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.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 31, no. 1, Winter, 2007, pp. 1-22
Description
Case study examines the alliance between Indigenous nations and organizations, the National Parks Service, and various religious organizations during the litigation surrounding the use of the Devil’s Tower formation during the Sun Dance season.
Topics include: building relationships, balance in content and perspectives; accessibility and use; culturally sensitive materials; providing context; intellectual property issues; copying and repatriation of records; research protocols; and reciprocal education and training.
The Advocate, vol. 60, no. 1, January 2002, pp. 77-[?]
Description
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.
The Canadian Journal for the Study of Adult Education, vol. 29, no. 2, June 2017, pp. 1-20
Description
Discusses call to action 57 from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission regarding the provision of education to public servants on the history of Aboriginal peoples and residential schools.
Outlines women's traditional roles and discusses how churches and various Canadian government policies and legislation have created their current disadvantaged position.
Alaska Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
Description
Reports on education, economic opportunity and employment, and administration of justice regarding Alaskan Natives. Provides recommendations for change.