Canadian Journal of Political Science, vol. 42, no. 2, June 2009, pp. 417-442
Description
Discusses a Canadian case study that looks at the importance of judicial factors to the Indigenous land claims policy process and the uncertainty of government negotiating behaviour.
Post Script, vol. 29, no. 3, Indian Cinema, Summer, 2010, pp. 3-[?]
Description
Introduction to special issue celebrating Indigenous film in North America with examples of key films and filmmakers, approaches to studying and writing and interviews with filmmakers in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 43, no. 2, Spring, 2009, pp. 250-261, 263
Description
Author discusses the challenges of Arctic sovereignty, and suggests that the development of an integrated Arctic strategy must include federal, provincial and territorial governments and Aboriginal organizations to improve the lives of the Inuit.
Discusses updated version of Inuit Arctic Policy looking at goals and objectives, Inuit rights, peace and security, environmental, social and economic issues.
Guide to accompany film, The Invisible Nation". Target audience students aged 15-20. Contains start and preparatory activities, reflective sharing, comparing two Algonquin communities, observation checklist and suggested questions.
BC Journal of Ecosystems and Management, vol. 11, no. 1 & 2, 2010, pp. 1-8
Description
Looks at examples of management approaches and concepts of potential relevance to natural resource policy, planning, and management used by First Nations for non-timber forest resources.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 2, February 2009, p. 5
Description
Argues that First Nation leaders should be spending more time and effort on protecting treaty rights as some rights have already been lost or weakened.
Article located by scrolling to page 5.
Examines the self-determination, governance, and development issues facing Indian Country, including building effective governments, developing strong economies, solving difficult social problems, and balancing cultural integrity and change.
Duration: 1:02:39. Includes textual transcript.
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Discusses priorities and challenges of tribal, state and local governments including exercising effective sovereignty and achieving nation-building goals.
Duration: 39:00.
Indigenous Law & Policy Center Occasional Paper Series
Indigenous Law & Policy Center Working Paper ; 2010-06
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Adrea M. Korthase
Indigenous Law & Policy Center Working Paper
Description
Discusses the decision to issue mining permits, recent Supreme Court cases and the battle for religious freedom even under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA).
Book review of: Landing Native Fisheries: Indian Reserves and Fishing Rights in British Columbia, 1849-1924 by Douglas C. Harris.
Scroll down to page 138 to read review.
Canada's History, vol. 90, no. 3, June/July 2010, pp. 16-17
Description
Comments on the fiftieth anniversary, in 2010, of First Nations unconditional right to vote in federal elections and the time line leading up to that event.