Discussion on the effectiveness of a number of agreements negotiated directly between mineral resource developers and Aboriginal communities in support of three northern Canadian diamond mines.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 14, no. 2, Spring, 1990, pp. 113-132
Description
Author examines the failure of the United States government to recognize the tribal status of the Samish, Snohomish, Snoqualmie, Duwamish, Steilacoob, Cowlitz, and Chinook Nations of western Washington, and consequently their rights to their ancestral lands.
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 7, no. 4, Social Determinants of Indigenous Well-Being; Building a More Complete Understanding, October 2016, pp. 1-24
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Proposes a way to increase participation in the decision making process through recognition of Indigenous knowledge, recognition of inherent right to self-determination, community-based participatory approaches, and use of holistic viewpoints.
Environment, Development and Sustainability, vol. 12, no. 2, April 2010, pp. 233-244
Description
Looks at Aboriginal participation in mine development and how more inclusive social and environmental development models can support a more equitable and sustainable development. Uses the Galore Creek Project as a case study.
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Indigenous Law & Policy Center Occasional Paper Series
Indigenous Law & Policy Center Working Paper ; 2010-02
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Author/Creator
Erin Lillie
Indigenous Law & Policy Center Working Paper
Description
Discusses the Act which prohibits employment discrimination based on religion, race, colour, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, familial status or marital status.
Canadian Ethnic Studies, vol. 22, no. 3, Special Issue: First Nations: The Politics of Change and Survival, 1990, pp. 19-39
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Analyzes three types of political action First Nations' people have undertaken: acts of civil disobedience, general policy protests and international protests.
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 1, no. 1, 2010, pp. 1-34
Description
Argues that, based on New Zealand models, principles of Indigeneity or an Aboriginal sensitive approach, is both necessary and overdue as a practice for Canadian policy making.
Humanities, vol. 5, no. 3, Global Indigeneities and the Environment, September 2016, p. article no. 57
Description
Looks at the movement which calls for the right of all peoples to healthy and culturally appropriate food and the right to define their own food and agricultural systems.
Studies in Political Economy, vol. 85, Social Movements & Economies, Spring, 2010, pp. 99-123
Description
Comments on the Mabo decision and its impact on Indigenous agency to negotiate terms for large-scale resource development on traditional lands. Presents case study of the Century Mine and mineral negotiations in the Gulf of Carpentaria, Northern Australia.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 30, no. 1, 2010, pp. 21-43
Description
Explores the main factors involved in the contentious collective action by the Labrador Innu during the 1980s and 1990s and questions the possible application of these factors to other cases.
Indigenous Women and Feminism: Politics, Activism, Culture
Women and Indigenous Studies Series
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Author/Creator
Shari M. Huhndorf
Cheryl Suzack
Women and Indigenous Studies Series
Description
Overview of diverse topics and issues explored in the book to underscore debate and importance of emerging Indigenous feminist endeavours.
Introduction from Indigenous Women and Feminism: Politics, Activism, Culture edited by Cheryl Suzack, Shari M. Huhndort, Jeanne Perreault, and Jean Barman.
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Indigenous Affairs, no. 1-2, Development and Customary Law, 2010, pp. 76-83
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Discusses the adoption of United Nations Declaration on of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and self-determination.
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Indigenous Affairs, no. 1-2, Development and Customary Law, 2010, pp. 38-43
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Provides examples of the positive moves promoting and protecting indigenous peoples' traditional system of governance to retain traditional ways of life.
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Critical essay examines Haisla/Heiltsuk writer Eden Robinson’s short story “Terminal Avenue” (1996) and Dogrib (Tłįchǫ) writer Richard Van Camp’s short story “On the Wings of this Prayer” (2013) as narratives of dislocation and argues that stories call for a return to territory and tradition as a means of healing.
Serials Review, vol. 16, no. 3, Autumn, 1990, pp. 7-22
Description
Uses the example of the Miskitua-Sandinistas conflict in Nicaragua to highlight publications of certain international organizations: International Work Group on Indigenous Affairs, Survival International, Cultural Survival, Inc., World Council of Indigenous Peoples
Global Environmental Politics, vol. 10, no. 4, November 2010, pp. 12-35
Description
Looks at the environmental justice struggles of Indigenous peoples and their demands for equity, recognition, participation, and other capabilities, looking at all of these in terms of a concern for the basic functioning of nature, culture, and communities.
Includes literature review and results of survey of First Nations communities and organizations. Participants were asked questions about water and water-related governance and management initiatives, strength of relationships with other First Nations, governments, institutions, and stewardship organizations, and key capacity challenges and opportunities.
Journal of Indigenous Social Development, vol. 5, no. 1, 2016, pp. 38-55
Description
Examines Jhagrividya as a knowledge practice and way of knowing. Challenges researchers to engage Elders, healers, and cultural communities in order to develop an understanding of Indigenous knowledge traditions prior to engaging Indigenous communities for research.