Discovering Indigenous Lands: The Doctrine of Discovery in the English Colonies
E-Books
Author/Creator
Robert J. Miller
Jacinta Ruru
Larissa Behrendt
Tracey Lindberg
Author chronicles one woman's efforts to improve the lives of Aboriginal people.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.30.
Uses historical documents in conjuction with Louise Erdrich’s The Round House, Sherman Alexie’s The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian and Dreaming in Indian: Contemporary Native American Voices. Developed for use in Advanced Placement English Literature or Language classroom, Grades 11 and 12.
Analyzes implications of case law for off-reserve communities and for governments' interactions with them. Discusses the related issue of what forms of governance institutions and/or corporate organizations can pursue consultation on behalf of communities.