American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 24, no. 3, 2000, pp. 93-110
Description
Examines the women's vulnerability to the disease, noting women are increasingly influencing the development of resources, identifying, addressing concerns and increasing community awareness.
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.]
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.
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.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 24, no. 3, 2000, pp. 77-91
Description
Discusses how Native American's have not adapted well to the White man's world. The article demonstrates this by talking about cars. For an example, in the film "The Spirit of Crazy Horse", the opening scene shows an upturned car marooned in the middle of the field and talks how this scene is viewed in vastly different ways by the two cultures.
(abstract and article in French) Experience of two Environment Canada employees left without shelter and clothing appoximately 150 kilometers from Baker Lake.
Canadian Journal of Women and the Law, vol. 12, no. 1, 2000, pp. 253-259
Description
Book reviews of two books:
Fireworks and Folly: How We Killed Minnie Sutherland by John Nihmey (pgs 253-256).
Stolen Life: The Journey of a Cree Woman by Rudy Wiebe and Yvonne Johnson (pgs 256-259).
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.
"Examines the state of First Nation government tax powers and their potential for generating increased revenues." Mainly discusses economic and political barriers to taxation by First Nations.