Rights

Looks at facts and myths relating to inherent rights.

Compares Indigenous rights cases in Canada, United States, Australia and Sweden and discusses the outcomes.

Author examines three different tenets of colonial thought, “that some persons are things, that matter is inert, and that some humans are autonomous of an ecological matrix,” through the lens of art-based projects that responded to the Guatemalan counter-insurgency war (1960—1996).

The author analyzes terms and labels used to identify First Nations peoples and discusses how terms can become a powerful means of controlling and manipulating identities.

Overview of treaties, the treaty making process and the role of the BC Treaty Commission.

Book review of:When the North Was Red by Dennis A. Bartels and Alice L. Bartels.

Argues that the Federal government failed to live up to its obligations and used a narrow interpretation, which worked to its advantage, based on the written document, as opposed to the actual intent of those who signed the treaties but could not read them to ensure their best interests were being served.

Focuses on the United States stance and what it conveys about the colonial present in North America.

Examines the issue of Aboriginal identification and inherent rights of Aboriginal peoples, and looks at how government policies fail to meet the concerns of specific groups. Uses case study of Ardoch Algonquin First Nation.

Book review of: White Man Got No Dreaming by W. E. H. Stanner. To access review, scroll down to page 199.

Looks at the way Native Americans are portrayed, represented and thought about. Duration: 26:00.

Marilyn Poitras discusses the complex issue of identity from personal, group, legal and government perspectives. Jason Madden discusses Métis identity in terms of case law and rights contained in Section 35 of the Constitution Act. Duration: 37:58.

Presents a comparative study of similarities and differences regarding conflicts over Indigenous rights in two dissimilar countries.

Sociology and Equity Studies in Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--The University of Toronto, 1999.

Discusses a new working definition of Indigenous peoples using a model developed by Holm, Pearson and Chavis.

Contends that freedom of press comes from the heart of the tribe and is essential to the survival and prosperity of indigenous people.

Brief discussion of the issues surrounding museum ownership of bone collections.

Looks at link between measure of quality of health care and the way it is organized to offer the best for patient needs and rights.

Highlights key events that finally resulted in a measure of recognition, compensation and protection for Indigenous children.

Explores whether School Community Councils are the appropriate vehicle for advancing Aboriginal participation and rights.

Discusses the role of Aboriginal peoples’ governance over environmental rights.

Law Thesis (M.L.)--University of Alberta, 2003.

Uses three case studies to show the inadequacies in sharing arrangements for traditional knowledge holders regarding the use of biological and genetic resources and the restrictions of using existing intellectual property frameworks.

Author describes the measures in place to ensure employment equity and the barriers still existing in the workplace.

Geography Thesis (Ph.D.)--Simon Fraser University, 2014.

Related material: Community Guide.

Four women from across Canada who are artists, scholars, activists discuss topics such as racism, leadership, contemporary life, culture, popular misconceptions about Aboriginal peoples, and cross cultural relations. Duration: 1:22:38.

"Report to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights on the Occasion of the Committee's Sixth Periodic Review of Canada."

Contends that Native Americans find language is a viable weapon that can protect cultural identity and sovereignty particularly through poetry.

Poem about the Stolen Generation regarding removal by authorities of five young children from a family and the efforts to recover them.

Includes case studies from around the world.

Discusses Indigenous farmers’ rights over the sustainable use of the world's genetic plant resources for food and agriculture.

Argues that Thomas King draws on connections between orality, mother tongue and maternity, and between written language and paternity; also notes that King writes to encourage readers to question what they "think they know about history" and to consider whose history is being questioned.

Reviews scholarship on British Columbia resettlement, examines the Saanichton Marina court case, and discusses ongoing disputes over recognition of the Douglas Treaties.

Discusses how farmers and gardeners define food sovereignty and how the concept has been put into practice to attain the goals of promoting health and traditional culture.

Interviews therapists about how they provide service to out-patients in mental health clinics in Sami language administrative districts. Study shows clinicians are unaware of language needs and offer ad hoc service.

Looks at the impact of culture and methodology on creating a cross-cultural moral theory.

Includes general material on taxation, employment, social assistance, education, status, band membership, housing, wills and estates, family law, children, violence, and governance.