Book reviews of two books: Aboriginal and Treaty Rights in Canada edited by Michael Asch.
Treaty Talks in British Columbia by Christopher McKee.
Scroll down to page 102 to read review.
Explains environmental assessment, how Aboriginal consultation is integrated into federal environmental assessment and assesses the impact on Aboriginal rights.
Overview of cases considered, and an explanation of the importance of R. v. Van der Peet which lays down the test for determining the existence of an Aboriginal right.
Report presented to the Standing Committee on Finance concerning pre-budget consultations on the housing crisis and lack of action by Canadian government.
Examines issues related to quality education for First Nations learners; factors which are associated with First Nations control and jurisdiction; overview of how First Nations are looking to build their governments; provisions for education in their treaties; and education provisions in modern day treaties.
Consists of an interview where he gives an account of the migration of the Potawatomi Indians and a general description of reserve life; an account of the importance of midwives and a brief description of naming ceremonies; and tells a story about an old man who remembered seeing the Chicago fire.
"Co-Existence of Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Land Rights: Australia and Canada Compared in Light of the Wik Decision "
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kent McNeil
Indigenous Law Bulletin, vol. 4, no. 5, 1997, pp. 4-9
Description
Looks at the way courts in Australia and Canada deal with indigenous rights and concludes that Canadian courts do more to preserve rights in the face of Crown grants.
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 12, no. 1, January 1982, pp. 3,33-34,37
Description
Federation of Saskatchewan Indians asked the British Court to provide protection of Treaty and Aboriginal rights before the repatriation of the Canada Act.
McMillan Aboriginal Law Bulletin, July 2014, pp. [1]-4
Description
Comments on a decision that, while based on Treaty 3, is assumed its application will apply to other numbered treaties in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario.
Provides an overview of historic treaties, modern treaties and non-treaty areas and how duty to consult applies to each group. Focuses on defining the role of the Energy Regulator in reference to the Crown's duty to consult.
Defines the level of consultation that the Crown is responsible for when dealing with a treaty First Nation and the obligations to implement treaty promises.
Historical background and submissions to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding a 1963 dam built on-reserve and its effect on the First Nation's fishing rights, and obligations owed by Canada. ICC recommended the claim not be accepted for Specific Claims Policy due to compensation already received. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
Consists of an interview where she gives a brief account of Indian medicine; she mentions accounts she has heard of the War of 1812; and mentions certain superstitions.
Consists of an interview with Elmira McLeod where she gives general reminiscences about her childhood as well as recounting stories that she heard as a child.
Inquiry Into the 1907 Surrender Claim of the Fishing Lake First Nation (French Version)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Historical background and issues involved in Indian Claims Commission (ICC) hearing to determine the validity of the 1907 surrender. (French language version)
Commissioners include: P.E. James Prentice and Roger J. Augustine.
[These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]
Inquiry Into the 1907 Reserve Land Surrender Claim of the Kahkewistahaw First Nation (French Version)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Historical background, submissions and recommendations from Indian Claims Commission (ICC) hearing to determine if surrender was valid, complied with the provisions of the Indian Act and whether Canada's fiduciary obligations were met. ICC found that although the surrender was valid and unconditional, Canada had breached its pre-surrender fiduciary obligations in allowing it to take place. (French language version) Commissioners include: P.E. James Prentice and Roger J.
Inquiry Into the 1927 Surrender Claim of the Chippewas of Kettle and Stoney Point First Nation (French version)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Historical background and submissions to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding whether the surrender was valid; whether Canada breached its fiduciary obligations. ICC found the surrender valid; that Canada breached its fiduciary duties; and the claim be negotiated under the Specific Claims Policy. (French language version)
Commissioners include: Roger J. Austine and Daniel J. Bellegarde.
[These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]
Between Keewatin and Tsilhqot'in: Reflections From the Centre of Turtle Island
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Heather Mahony
Description
Presenter speaks on the importance of the evidentiary record in proof of aboriginal title and non-title rights in Tsilhqot'in Nation and British Columbia.
Duration: 35:24.
South East Cornerstone Public School Division #209
Description
Identifies four goals as the basis for building understanding and nurturing appreciation: treaty relationships, spirit and intent of treaties, historical contexts of treaties and treaty promises and provisions.
New Human Rights Museum a Monument to Contradiction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Bruce McIvor
[Cornelius Wabasse
Erwin Redsky
Cathy Merrick]
Description
Topics include the implications of the Tsilhqot’in and Grassy Narrows decisions, duty to consult, provincial treaty obligations, and proposed federal land claims policy.
Northern Review, no. 38, Political and Economic Change in Canada’s Provincial North, 2014, pp. 93-112
Description
Analyzes the historical political and economic development in Nunavik and Eeyou Istchee based on the legacy of James Bay and the new economic development plan, The Plan Nord.