Law & Justice

Looks at the transformation of traditional Sámi entrepreneurship due to changes in European Union regulations and Finnish laws that lack cultural sensitivity.

Discusses alternative justice models. Note: This is a sample article from the publication. Subscriptions are available from the Native Law Centre.

Comments on the three primary components of the Strategy: policy development and support, community-based program funding agreements, and the Aboriginal Justice Learning Network.

Law Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Waikato, 2016.

Discusses the impact of the Delgamuukw decision with respect to acceptance of verbal versus written accounts in land title lawsuits.

Using data for Montreal on Aboriginal peoples' interaction with criminal justice system explores two central hypotheses: high rates of offending and recidivism/reoffending are related to over-reliance on use imprisonment compounded by lack of appropriate services and programing; and lack of targeted prevention approach which takes into account that more Aboriginal people fall into socioeconomic group most vulnerable to involvement in the system.

Examines the concept of clemency and justice for Riel in the context of political and legal history of clemency.

Comments on jurisdictions around the world attempting to implement an efficient and equitable leasehold system.

Looks at the 1994 Mohegan case for tribal recognition and the link to Samson Occom's scholarly works. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 24.

Describes the Alberta portion of her three month trip to Canada and the United States evaluating First Nation social programming.

Describes results of research commissioned by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians (FSI) on improper land surrenders taken by government officials.

Comments on the importance of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) of 1978 which is meant to address the problem of children being placed outside of their families and communities. Duration: 12:00.

Provides general information to anyone experiencing a relationship breakdown and options available. It is not meant to provide specific advice about a personal situation. Duration:1:28:04.

Investigation into the death of a mother and two sons on the Mosakahiken First Nation due to smoke inhalation resulting from a house fire.

Campaign launched to raise awareness of missing persons case originating in Chitek Lake in 1993.

Looks at the impacts of law on crime victims and reasoning for tribal nations to have their own judicial system to deal with victims and offenders.

Symposium focusing on the longstanding problem between Aboriginal peoples and the justice system.

Argues the disease is a result of social problems and that punishment is inappropriate because those affected experience intellectual and cognitive deficiencies which leave them unable to learn from consequences.

Lists subject file blocks and subsections, and contains guide to various fiches used by Indian Affairs and its predecessors to track files created in headquarters central registry. English guide follows French version.

Primary focus is the lack of co-operation the Truth and Reconciliation Commission received when trying to collect statements given during the Independent Assessment Process (IAP) and the records of the Common Experience Payment program, despite the fact that this was part of its mandate as laid out in the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement (IRSSA).

Sinclair was a 45-year-old Aboriginal man who died after sitting for 34 hours waiting for medical attention at Winnipeg's Health Sciences Centre's emergency department.

Trial transcript of the trial of Louis Riel which was held in Regina, Saskatchewan on Friday, July 31, 1885.

Article discusses past governmental approaches, and cost-benefit considerations in implementing self-government versus social and economic costs of not moving ahead and doing things differently. Chapter from Continuing Poundmaker & Riel's Quest: Presentations Made at a Conference on Aboriginal Peoples and Justice compiled by Richard Gosse, James Youngblood Henderson, and Roger Carter.

Presentation by the Director of the African Studies Centre, University of Michigan, at the Global Solidarity symposium, State University of New York, November 7, 2016. Duration: 44:22.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--McMaster University, 1998.

Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--Queen's University, 2013.

Analyzes traditional system of the People of the Longhouse of Kahnawake Mohawk Nation through the lens of Hobsbawm's theory of invention of tradition.

Reviews litigation cases of Métis, Non-Status Indians and Aboriginal women used to achieve state recognition of Aboriginality.

Provincial program developed to allow offender to work at a community project to pay off fine.

Looks at structure of program offered at the University of Saskatchewan.

Analyses key findings of report submitted in 2012 by the Finnmark Commission who investigated the extent of land rights held by Sámi and other groups.

"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.

Analyzes ethno-pop music and lyrics in relation to ethnic identity and experiences with Western colonialism. Scroll down to page 202 to read article.

Gives an overview of the tax environment facing First Nations' people and their businesses, and offers guidance on minimizing tax liability.

Court document outlines reasons for an appeal launched in the wake of the ruling by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal regarding the level of services provided to First Nations children in foster care.

Proceedings look into governmental discrimination against First Nations children living on reserves for providing less support for child welfare than for those living off reserve. File No: T1340/7008.

Law Thesis (LL.M)--University of British Columbia, 2000.

Discusses whether the relationship is one of positive collaboration or a potential source of conflict and confrontation.

Summarizes the differences between child welfare agencies and mainstream ones. Material presented as exhibit 57 from Phoenix Sinclair Inquiry.

Website contains links, some with access to the full text of presentations, from a conference which explores intellectual thought and cultural development of Aboriginal peoples in Canada. Many of the presenters were Canadian.

Biography of Leanne Bellegarde-Daniels.

Topics included external environment, housing and infrastructure, nutrition, employment and economic development, education, justice and safety, health and social services, identity, and governance.

Article from 1993 Conference proceedings, challenges the beliefs held by the mainstream justice system. 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.

Looks at lack of representation of First Nations people living in reserve communities in Northern Ontario. Includes recommendations.