Journal of Church and State, vol. 44, no. 1, Winter, 2002, pp. 135-149
Description
Argues that Aboriginal spirituality is legally constructed outside of the boundaries of religious freedom and discusses problems faced by religious minorities in a Christian dominated society.
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.
Child Abuse Prevention Issues, no. 20, Autumn, 2004, pp. 1-39
Description
Reviews legislation and services provided in Canada, United States, Australia and New Zealand, and suggests new approaches to family and community well-being.
Buffalo Criminal Law Review, vol. 5, no. 2, January 2002, pp. 451-495
Description
Looks at social and cultural inequalities between Aboriginal and non-aboriginal persons in the criminal justice system. Discusses the Indian Act, the White Paper of 1969 and Constitution Act of 1982.
2004 Conference Report (Indigenous Bar Association)
Indigenous Bar Association Annual Fall Conference ; 16th, 2004
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indigenous Bar Association
Description
Outlines the need for human rights, Aboriginal rights, and economic rights to protect Indigenous peoples during the development of Indigenous economies.
Berkeley Women's Law Journal, vol. 19, no. 1, 2004, pp. 287-298
Description
Discusses Sandra J. Schmieder's proposal to allow civil suits against American Indian law enforcement officials who fail to enforce protective orders and argues that Schmieder fails to recognize the juristictional and financial obstacles involved when attempting to protect victims of violence.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 1-2, Indigenous Women, 2004, pp. 22-27
Description
Examines female circumcision in ethnic groups in Kenya and gives an overview of attempts to eradicate the practice.
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Discussion of the difficulties involved in delivering culturally relevant programs while operating under policies and legislation determined by provincial governments. Highlights the Caring for First Nations Children Society Aboriginal Social Worker Training Program, the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry-Child Welfare Initiative, Social Work Program at the University of Manitoba and the Yellowhead Tribal Services Agency as examples of successful innovations.
Review essay on:
The True Spirit and Original Intent of Treaty 7 by Treaty 7 Elders and Tribal Council with Walter Hildebrandt, Sarah Carter, and Dorothy First Rider.
Bounty and Benevolence: A History of Saskatchewan Treaties by Arthur J. Ray, Jim Miller, and Frank Tough.
Mi'kmaq Treaties on Trial: History, Land, and Donald Marshall Junior by William C. Wicken.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 1-2, Indigenous Women, 2004, pp. 32-35
Description
Interview with Dr. Nina Pacari Vega Conejo, first Indigenous woman Foreign Secretary of the Republic of Ecuador.
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Argues that while authorities claim that focus is on well-being and family, state child protection is based on colonial and racist mentalities which prevent real systemic change.
American Studies, vol. 43, no. 1, Spring, 2002, pp. 75-99
Description
Looks at the promotion of home-building programs on reservations, from the white imagination to the realities of tribal life, by examining instances of attempted domestic reform.
The Brown Journal of World Affairs, vol. 11, no. 1, Summer/Fall, 2004, pp. 149-161
Description
Looks at the process aimed to reconcile Indigenous and non-Indigenous people and discusses the challenges and recommendations for all Australians to work together as equal partners.
Agreement between Government of Canada, General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada, Missionary Society of the Anglican Church of Canada and the Anglican Church of Canada Resolution Corporation dealing with Indian Residential School. Initialled as an agreement-in-principle November 20, 2002.
Reviews child welfare models in Canada, New Zealand and the USA., and reports issues relevant to delivery of child welfare services and juvenile justice issues.
Provides background and description of agreement, analysis of major court decisions, information on programs currently delivered by Metis organizations, and identifies areas where greater supports are needed but funding has been inadequate.