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This report summarizes the comments which interested parties shared with Parks Canada as to the future planning and development of Batoche National Historic Park. Themes suggested were featuring the past, present and future of Batoche; life before contact and the Canadian Pacific Railway. Objectives suggested were unbiased interpretation of events at Batoche, and the return of artifacts such as the church bell.

File contains a copy of Diefenbaker's speech which concerns indigenous peoples living in Prince Albert and Northern Saskatchewan and of the measures that his government has undertaken, such as the appointment of an indigenous senator, indigenous right to vote, and the creation of the Bill of Rights.

Contends that public policy is still principally based on individual accumulation along capitalist lines, enforcing marginalization and conflicts.

Discusses government's strategy for environmental conservation and protection of the land by evicting pastoralists from grazing lands. Recent cases are described. To access this article, scroll down to page 22.

Outlines opportunities and challenges for economic development and answers specific questions about what is required to generate growth in the North.

Looks at the Quebec Native Women (QNW) Association's mandate to help improve Indigenous women's rights and living conditions of their families. To access this article, scroll down to page 36.

Chapter from book of the same.name The regiment's involvement in conflicts of the 1800s, such as the Fenian raids, the Red River Resistance and the Northwest Resistance, is documented. Includes sketches of Mahvadehrie (Yellow Bird) and Litkhansahra (Blackbird), sons of the Sioux chief Whitecap; and Toukwakahn (Enemy of the Great Spirit), brother-in-law of Whitecap.

Historical note:

The York Pioneer and Historical Society was founded by Richard H. Oates in 1869 in Toronto, ON. The society maintains two museums and a library of historical books and documents.

Looks at legislation regarding regulation of working conditions and exploitation of the Aboriginal labourers in the fishing industry.

Examines the personal, academic and psychosocial factors that encourage or inhibit educational success. Emphasis is on Aboriginal students in Québec. Article in French.

Political Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 1993.

File containing a speech made by Diefenbaker regarding the indigenous people of Canada having representation in government.

Looks at legislative acts and extinguishment by the Crown of Native title to land.

Outlines key findings and recommendations from analysis conducted with stakeholders concerning school health nutrition (SHN) and HIV activities.

Examines the fundamental role played by the Iroquois in the evolution of democracy in the USA and illustrates use of that knowledge by other countries.

Study of policies and programs for children 12 to 18 in out of home care includes: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Child Placement Principle, cultural support plans, aboriginal self-determination through Aboriginal Community controlled organizations, family group decision-making, four programs within a therapeutic care model, and mentoring through the Panyappi Program.

Reviews key advocacy approaches and political party policy developments for Indigenous tobacco control.

A list of Indigenous-related theses and dissertations, 2000-2005 alphabetical by author.

Presented at the 6th Annual Forum on Aboriginal Law, Consultation and Accommodation, February 22-23, Toronto, Ontario. Discusses how duty to consult and accommodate is being affected by recent case law.

Explores the issues surrounding treaty and co-management structures for the shared administration of natural resources in traditional territories. Bachelor of Laws (Honours) dissertation.

Examines how issues of skin colour, assimilation, and notions of legitimacy are interwoven for Indigenous people, both within and outside the community.

Speaker argues that in the context of the violent history of dispossession in State-Indigenous interactions, the residential school truth and reconciliation process privileges only one form of violation, and allows for absolution without accountability for crimes or true changes in government behaviour. Duration: 1:22:38.

[Social and Emotional Wellbeing] Thesis (Ph.D.)--Australian National University, 2016.

Book review of Reconciling and Rehumanizing Indigenous-Settler Relations by Nadia Ferrara.

Discusses material held by the Australian Archives, Victorian Branch. Provides information on government policy and administration regarding Aborigines.

Presents overview of REDD (Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation) with an analysis of the challenges and opportunities to moving forward.

Discusses the influences of Graham White's works.

Paper focuses on regionalization which is defined as the creation of bounded regional institutions through political processes.

The file contains a book entitled "Regulations for Medical Services" intended for Indian Agents and issued by the Department of Indian Affairs in 1934. The book covers topics such as the responsibilities and roles of various government employees in the Department with regards to Aboriginal health; the rules regarding hospital admissions; dental services; post mortem examinations; reporting communicable diseases; the use of aeroplanes; and vaccination regulations.

Historical note:

Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.

Focuses on the Inuit Circumpolar Conference (ICC).

Transcript of speech centered around the issue of residential schools and the healing process required for damage inflicted by them.

Looks at rural development policy based around "Community Renewal of the Agrarian Reform" establishing a model more in keeping with a process of socio-economic change enabling the state to gain more control. To access this article, scroll down to page 36.

This report, by George T. Orton, Brigade Surgeon, lists the number of injuries, illnesses, deaths and other medical problems associated with battle action from 25 April of the 90th Battalion of Winnipeg Rifles during the Northwest Resistance.

Report for the year ending 30 June 1874; including "condition of the various tribal accounts...the quality of land sold during the year and...the state of various schools established for the benefit of the Indians, and another detailing...the population of each Indian band or tribe...a schedule descriptive of the position and area of the Indian reserves in the several Provinces, is appended to this report."

Report includes census information of bands, special payments and salary information of Indian Branch employees.

Contains links to each of the five volumes.

Argues that the Royal Commission discourse of nation to nation marginalizes more than two-thirds of the population and that the report offers a weak answer for the need for empathy.

Report discusses the practical recommendations needed to facilitate elections and referenda taking place November 20, 2000. These recommendations, if acted upon, will ensure the rights of non-resident band members to fully participate in the democratic process.

Discusses scholar's contributions to different projects and activities to protect Sámi culture and rights.

Lists books and articles in the fields of history, anthropology, geography, sociology, political science, health, literature, law, education, and the arts.