Provides statistical information on correlates of prevalence and severity derived from eleven descriptive studies, and identifies areas needing further research.
Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference; 79th, 2007
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Frances Widdowson
Description
Looks at the arguments put forward in support of the claim that Aboriginal peoples exhibit an inherent ecological consciousness; and examines the policy implications of expanding Aboriginal jurisdiction over environmental protection.
Native Studies Review, vol. 14, no. 1, 2001, pp. 1-26
Description
Introduction to Supreme Court of Canada decision regarding Aboriginal rights and title in British Columbia. Part one focuses on Chief Justice Lamer's judgement looking at the evidence.
Anthropological Perspectives on Rights, Tests, Infringement and Justification
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Brian Thom
Native Studies Review, vol. 14, no. 2, 2001, pp. 1-42
Description
Reviews the 1997 Delgamuukw decision by the Supreme Court of Canada critical to determining the nature and extent of Aboriginal rights and title; and provides insight into the anthropological and legal approaches to title and rights.
International Journal of Canadian Studies, no. 14, Citizenship and Rights, Fall, 1996, pp. [13]-35
Description
Looks at the case Peters v. Campbell regarding the Coast Salish Aboriginal initiation tradition and the Nisga'a treaty.
Scroll down to page 13 to read article.
Native Studies Review, vol. 13, no. 1, 2000, pp. 1-17
Description
Discusses how giving up Aboriginal title is a valid means of reconciling relationship with the Canadian State as well as consequences of achieving self-government and the driving factors in the negotiations.
Statistics on demographic trends, culture and language, continuous learning, work and participation in society, living arrangements and housing, and health and well-being.
Chapter six of A Portrait of Seniors in Canada 2006.
Scroll to page 221 to read chapter.
Murdoch University Electronic Journal of Law, vol. 7, no. 1, March 2000
Description
Looks at the limited role that the sentencing process plays in trying to correct the over incarceration of Aboriginal peoples in Canadian penal institutions.
Tabulations from 1996 Census of Canada providing tables and figures describing characteristics such as educational attainment, age, employment, and income.
Beyond the Nass Valley: National Implications of the Supreme Court's Delgamuukw Decision
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Kent McNeil
Description
Chapter in book: Beyond the Nass Valley: National Implications of the Supreme Court's Delgamuukw Decision edited by Owen Lippert.
Focuses on definition of Aboriginal title according to the courts, as both a property and constitutional right.
Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management Program; Publication Series ; 2007-02
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Diana Kutzner
Patrick T. Maher
Pamela A. Wright
Description
Listing of literature relating to tourism in Canada, and worldwide, primarily dating from 1996 onward.
First volume of a two volume set; second volume published under the title Aboriginal Tourism Marketing: A Research Bibliography.
Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management Program; Publication Series, 2007-04
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Diane Kutzner
Patrick T. Maher
Pamela A. Wright
Description
Listing of literature relating to tourism world wide, dating from 2003 onward.
Second volume of bibliography; the first was published under the title Aboriginal Tourism: A Research Bibliography.