Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 19, no. 2, 1999, pp. 289-319
Description
Examines four Native Studies programs, in four provinces, and how each University has increased its responsiveness to First Nation needs since the 1960s.
Brief introduction to the two types of land claims. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
Brief introduction to history of treaties in Canada. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
Brief introduction to claims which arise when land is surrendered to the Government of Canada incorrectly. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
Brief introduction to claims which arise from the government's failure to set aside land as promised in a Treaty. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
Brief introduction to oral history and its relation to the courts. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
The North American Review, vol. 258, no. 4, Special Heritage Issue: The Indian Question, 1823-1973, Winter, 1973, pp. 79-80
Description
Reaction to the article The Future of the Indian Question by Nelson A. Miles. Author urges citizenship and fair-dealing for Native Americans.
Originally published in North American Review, February 1891.
Critique, vol. 40, no. 2, Winter, 1999, pp. 152-160
Description
Explores the clash between Christianity and shamanistic religions through an analysis of historical interactions between missionaries and the Chippewa, and the character of Lipsha in Love Medicine.
Justice as Healing, vol. 4, no. 1, Spring, 1999, p. [?]
Description
Discusses imposing a Maori custom in Canada, legislating family conferencing in New Zealand and the distinction between indigenizing versus shifting authority and control.
Note: This is a sample article from the publication. Subscriptions are available from the Native Law Centre.
Journal of Archaeological Science, vol. 26, no. 1, 1999, pp. 83-94
Description
Looks at a collection of more than 130 native food plants and animals from Western Canada to help with the identification of residues absorbed into the walls of Late Precontact vessels.
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 14, no. 4, Winter, 1999, pp. 28-32
Description
Describes Inuit ivory carvings from between roughly 1750 and 1948 that were collected by the Museum.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 28.
University of British Columbia Law Review, vol. 33, no. 1, 1999, pp. 53-74
Description
Discusses Indian Affairs Branch decision to advocate for limited exemption from overseas combat service in cases where verbal agreements had been reached concerning military participation during the course of negotiations for Treaties 3,6,8, and 11.
Assessment of the costs and benefits associated with the conclusion of the Nisga'a Final Agreement, the implications of the terms of that Agreement for future negotiations, as well as impacts of treaty settlements and self-government generally in the province.
(abstract and article in French) Experience of two Environment Canada employees left without shelter and clothing appoximately 150 kilometers from Baker Lake.
BC Studies, no. 124, Politics and Planning, Winter, 1999, pp. 111-113
Description
Book review of: First Fish, First People edited by Judith Roche and Meg McHutchison.
River of the Angry Moon by Mark Hume with Harvey Thommasen.
Scroll to page 111 to read review.