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[First Nations: The Circle Unbroken]

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
June Beynon
Canadian Journal of Education, vol. 19, no. 2, Culture and Education: Aboriginal Settings, Concerns, and Insights, Spring, 1994, pp. 194-196
Review of: First Nations: The Circle Unbroken by Geraldine Bob, Gary Marcuse, Denna Nyce, Lorna Williams. Four video cassettes plus Teachers' Guide and Implementation Workshop for Teachers: A Guide.
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First Nations Trade, Specialization and Market Institutions: A Historical Survey of First Nation Market Culture

Alternate Title
A History of Treaties and Policies
Aboriginal Policy Research ; vol. 7
Aboriginal Policy Research Conference ; 3rd, 2009
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
André Le Dressay
Normand Lavallee
Jason Reeves
Comments on six distinct characteristics of market cultures. Chapter from A History of Treaties and Policies, which is vol. 7 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series. Originally presented at the Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2009.
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First Peoples Worldwide

Alternate Title
First Peoples Worldwide, an Indigenous-Led Development Organization
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Rebecca Adamson
Website dedicated to equipping Indigenous Peoples with assets (physical, natural, financial, etc.), resources and strategies to help put an end to injustices. The website includes links to programs, grants, resources and more.
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The First Tribal/State Court Forum and the Creation of MCR 2.615

Alternate Title
Indigenous Law & Policy Center Occasional Paper Series
Indigenous Law & Policy Center Working Paper ; 2007-16
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Michael F. Cavanagh
Indigenous Law & Policy Center Working Paper
Comments on the history of the relationship between the Michigan tribal courts and the Michigan judicial branch.
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Foreword [Indigenous Law Journal, Vol. 7, No. 2, 2008]

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Paul Martin
Indigenous Law Journal, vol. 7, no. 2, 2008, pp. vii-x
Introductory essay to articles in this issue, plus a commentary on the former Prime Minister's life experiences and on what he sees as the challenges facing Aboriginal Canadians.
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Former Cariboo Diocese Requests Episcopal Help

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Solange De Santis
Anglican Journal, vol. 129, no. 8, October 2003, p. 6
Anglican Parishes of the Central Interior, replacement for the diocese that folded under financial strain of residential school settlements, asks to be allowed to elect an assistant bishop.
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Former National Chief Leads Court Challenge [Bill C-61]

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Paul Barnsley
Windspeaker, vol. 20, no. 4, August 2002, p. 1

Looks at Federation of Saskatchewan Nations chairman of the executive council of the senate, David Ahenakew, who talked about legal action against the Crown, claiming Prime Minister Jean Chretien and Indian Affairs Minister Robert Nault breached their fiduciary duty by increasing their control and power over the affairs and government of First Nations.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.1.

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FPT Justice Framework to Address Violence against Indigenous Women and Girls

Alternate Title
Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) Justice Framework to Address Violence against Indigenous Women and Girls
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) Ministers Responsible for Justice and Public Safety
Strategic document meant to guide governments and stakeholders as they take specific actions and allocate resources to implement them.
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From Economic Development to Nation Building: Observations on Eight Articles About Tribes, Sovereignty and Economic Development

Alternate Title
Indigenous Law & Policy Center Occasional Paper Series
Indigenous Law & Policy Center Working Paper ; 2007-14
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kathryn E. Fort
Indigenous Law & Policy Center Working Paper
Comments on a collection of essays that address topics from general economic development to labour and tax law.
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From Mauka To Makai: The River of Justice Must Flow Freely

Alternate Title
From Mauka To Makai: The River of Justice Must Flow Freely: Report on the Reconciliation Process Between the Federal Government and the Native Hawaiians
Documents & Presentations
Contains report and plan of action needed to continue the reconciliation process and urges the Federal Government to use the process to rectify injustices and compensation for harm.
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From the House of Commons Resolution to Pictou Landing Band Council and Maurina Beadle v. Canada: An Update on the Implementation of Jordan's Principle

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Vandna Sinha
Anne Blumenthal
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 9, no. 1, Aboriginal Child and Youth Mental, Spiritual and Cultural Health, 2014, pp. 80-91
Explains the background and implementation of the principle and provides an overview of a legal case which centered on it.
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[Full Interview: Anisa White]

Alternate Title
Indigenous Law Videos on Demand Project
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Anisa White
Kamala Todd
Emily Snyder
Renée McBeth
Interview with a Gladue writer and a lawyer who answers the question, what does Indigenous law mean to you? Duration: 23:23.
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[Full Interview: Emily Snyder & Brock Roe]

Alternate Title
Indigenous Law Videos on Demand Project
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Emily Snyder
Brock Roe
Kamala Todd
Renée McBeth
Interviewees answer questions such as what does indigenous feminism mean to you and how are gender, sexuality and Indigenous law related? Duration: 34:24.
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[Full Interview: Group Discussion]

Alternate Title
Group Conversation, Ceremonial Hall, First Peoples House, University of Victoria
Indigenous Law Videos on Demand Project
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Brock Roe
Rebecca Johnson
Kirsty Broadhead
Val Napoleon
Johnny Mack
Gillian Calder
Adrienne Macmillan
Kamala Todd
Emily Snyder
Renée McBeth
Group discusses questions such as, what are some of the biggest challenges regarding gender, sexuality, and Indigenous law? Duration: 1:13:22.
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[Full Interview: John Burrows]

Alternate Title
Indigenous Law Videos on Demand Project
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
John Burrows
Kamala Todd
Emily Snyder
Renée McBeth
Interview with the Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Law, University of Victoria. Duration: 19:32.
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[Full Interview: Kwulasultun (Doug White)]

Alternate Title
Indigenous Law Videos on Demand Project
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Doug White
Kamala Todd
Emily Snyder
Renée McBeth
Interview with the Director of the Centre for Pre-Confederation Treaties and Reconciliation, Vancouver Island University. Interviewee answers the question, what does Indigenous law mean to you? Duration: 30:55.
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[Full Interview: Maxine Matilpi]

Alternate Title
Indigenous Law Videos on Demand Project
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Maxine Matilpi
Kamala Todd
Emily Snyder
Renée McBeth
Interview, with a university instructor at Vancouver Island University, discussing Indigenous law, violence against women and girls and more. Duration: 18:45.
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[Full Interview: Val Napoleon & Rebecca Johnson (Part 1)]

Alternate Title
Indigenous Law Videos on Demand Project
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Val Napoleon
Rebecca Johnson
Kamala Todd
Emily Snyder
Renée McBeth
First half of an interview with the Director of the Indigenous Law Research Unit, Faculty of Law, University of Victoria and a law professor at the University of Victoria. Duration: 29:55. Access Part two.
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[Full Interview: Val Napoleon & Rebecca Johnson (Part 2)]

Alternate Title
Indigenous Law Videos on Demand Project
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Val Napoleon
Rebecca Johnson
Kamala Todd
Emily Snyder
Renée McBeth
Second half of an interview with the Director of the Indigenous Law Research Unit, Faculty of Law, University of Victoria, and a law professor from the Faculty of Law, University of Victoria. Duration: 26:41. Access Part one.
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Fund Tops $11 Million

Articles » General
Anglican Journal, vol. 130, no. 7, September 2004, p. 7
Outlines status of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Fund.
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Gender and Indigenous Law

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Emily Snyder
Reviews content from Revitalizing Indigenous Laws: Accessing Justice and Reconciliation conference, Indigenous law in a garnered context, and bringing gendered analysis into the work of Indigenous law.
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General Synod to Appeal Residential School Decision

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Kathy Blair
Anglican Journal, vol. 125, no. 10, December 1999, p. 1
Anglican church to appeal B.C. Supreme Court decision that held church liable for 60 per cent of settlement for sexual abuse that took place at St. George's Indian Residential School in Lytton, B.C.
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Getting It Together

Alternate Title
Continuing Poundmaker & Riel's Quest: Presentations Made at a Conference on Aboriginal Peoples and Justice
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Robert W. Mitchell
Article from the 1993 conference proceedings, discussing how successful justice reform can only come with wide community involvement, leadership and confidence in the changes. Excerpt from Continuing Poundmaker & Riel's Quest: Presentations Made at a Conference on Aboriginal Peoples and Justice compiled by Richard Gosse, James Youngblood Henderson, Roger Carter.
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Gladue Sentencing Principles

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Tripartite Working Group of the National Aboriginal Court Worker Program
"This curriculum is developed for the purposes instructing Aboriginal Court Workers on how to integrate Gladue Principles into speaking to sentence for an Aboriginal client."
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Government Addresses Schools Settlement Concerns

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Ralph Goodale
Anglican Journal, vol. 129, no. 8, October 2003, p. 5
Letter from Ralph Goodale, Minister responsible for Indian Residential Schools Resolution, explaining government's position on the issue.
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Government Will Appeal Court Ruling

Articles » General
Anglican Journal, vol. 130, no. 3, March 2004, p. 8
Blackwell decision finds government 100 per cent liable for damages suffered at the Alberni Indian Residential School; application for appeal to Supreme Court of Canada to be made.
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