Rights

Discusses the continuing attitude that Indigenous peoples are the "problem" because they are deficient and lacking the ability to fully participate in society, how Western legal instruments have dictated how they receive, retain and exercise rights, and the need for alternative approach which listens to Indigenous voices and focuses on successes and the contributions that Indigenous peoples have made and continue to make to Canada. Duration: 1:04:54.

Discusses aboriginal research in relation to a legacy of imperialism.

Chief Councilor of the Hupacasath Nation shares her story, place of being and knowledge about ceremonies, designs on Ceremonial Curtains and her own Ceremonial Curtain. Duration: 1:03:13.

Outlines the history of the Aboriginal people who occupy the Six Nations of the Grand River Reserve in Ontario. Sixth edition.

Discusses the parallels between Sign Language Peoples (SLPs) and First Nation peoples in terms of life experiences and patterns of oppression.

Looks at the 40 years of advocacy work by the Cultural Survival organization.

Book review of: Silent Girl by Tricia Dower.

Outlines legal and policy framework and areas of concern, and makes recommendations. Addendum to main report.

Looks at the forced removal of Aboriginal children from their families and its effects and discusses the shifts in child welfare policy, and amendment to adoption laws.

Book review of: Skull Wars by Davide Hurst Thomas.

Presents a general summary of agreement for public information purposes.

Brief article containing comments by Australia's Social Justice Commissioner welcoming the adoption.

Discusses recommendations on issues of human rights protections, healing, remote education, and health equality.

Looks at Indigenous film production and the inclusion of political messages to potentially further Indigenous rights.

Law Thesis (LL.M.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2015.

Suggests that the while the case has somewhat changed the law to protect Aboriginal title, it has simultaneously sustained a legal framework that undermines Aboriginal land rights.

Book review of Spaces between Us by Scott Lauria Morgensen.

This speech describes the struggle to have Aboriginal issues such as poverty and lack of education addressed by the Canadian Department of Indian Affairs. Cardinal also disputes the Department's charge that monies were misspent by the Native Council of Canada and presents a defense. Handwritten annotations in pencil by unknown author.

Historical note:

Video of lecture by Grand Chief of the Assembly of First Nations in which he discusses the future of the relationship between Canada and its Indigenous people. Duration: 47:48.

Looks at current state of radio broadcasting and its influence on the promotion and revitalization of Indigenous languages by examining the results of in-depth interviews conducted with 18 First Nations, Inuit and Métis radio stations, and producers of programs and podcasts.

Questions and recommendations from the second U.N. human rights review.

Provides case updates from various states.

Reports on the African region, Asia, the Arctic, Central and South America, Caribbean region, North America, Pacific region, and the Russian Federation.

Discusses transformation of livelihood systems, disruption of communities and survival of cultural heritage and identity. To access this article, scroll down to page 30.

Emphasizes the need for accurate information when measuring social, economic and health status and assessing progress in addressing domestic and global challenges.

Discusses the protection of rights through the intersection of customary law and state regulation. To access this article, scroll to page 84.

Looks at access to care and intervention support for youth through interviews and using the Piliriqatigiinniq Partnership Community Health Research Model for data.

Looks at section 91 (24) of the Constitution Act prior to 2014 regarding interjurisdictional immunity and Crown responsibility; and the Tsilhqot'in and Grassy Narrows case whereby pre-existing law was disregarded.

Discusses accepting the provisions of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in an effort for Canada to renounce its colonizing ways.

Story of racism in the workplace and one man's struggle for justice against his employer. Duration: 15:20.

Discusses how Aboriginal life narratives, on the removal of Aboriginal children from their families, has impacted Indigenous-settler relations.

Correspondence relating to Diefenbaker's being made an honorary Chief of the Stoney tribe, his visit to the Stoney Reserve in Alberta, and indigenous voting rights.

Book review of: The Storage Box of Tradition: Kwakiutl Art, Anthropologists, and Museums, 1881-1981, by Ira Jacknis.

Discusses Euro-Canadian opposition to land claims and the impact on the fishing industry in British Columbia.

Book review of: Strange Visitors edited by Keith D. Smith. Entire book review section on one pdf. To access this review scroll to p. 118.

Presentation by the director of the Natural Resources Secretariat, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, which provides research, policy analysis and negotiation support. Duration: 37:42.