Aboriginal Benchbook for Western Australia Courts
E-Books
Author/Creator
Stephanie Fryer-Smith
Description
2nd edition.
Research paper looks at federal and provincial legislation, inherent Aboriginal rights and negotiated agreements, and different Aboriginal courts in Canada.
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Discusses the self-government issues of legitimacy, power and resources, by using examples of current agreements. The article breaks the areas down in terms of: basic principles, rights through treaties, federal-provincial division of power, status of lands, legislative powers, and funding.
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Brief overview of historical relationship between Aboriginal and settler peoples, Aboriginal cultures, past and present public policies, and current challenges for urban residents.