Treaties

Short history of Indian and Treaty rights starting with the Royal Proclamation of 1763.

In 1981 IAA argued that First Nations had two choices: either remain outside the Constitution or negotiate a new relationship that will place them in Confederation.

Native American Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Lethbridge, 2015.

"This working paper covers three areas of law concerning the equitable defenses of laches, acquiescence, and impossibility."

Intended for research purposes, report provides access to summaries of each inquiry and mediation report and indexes key words for searching.

Includes a number of treaty land entitlement inquiries including: Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation, Kahkewistahaw First Nation, Lucky Man Cree Nation, Mikisew Cree First Nation and Fishing Lake First Nation. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Report by Lloyd I. Barber, Vice-President, University of Saskatchewan and Indian Claims Commissioner, discussing his role as commissioner, structures and approaches to settling land claims, and the role of the federal government to provide proper settlement based on the history of the Treaties. Item found in folder Indian Land Claims, 1973, 1974.

Book reviews of: The Indian Commissioners by Brian Titley and Negotiating the Numbered Treaties by Robert J. Talbot.

Discussion of how an obscure lieutenant governor affected the course of Anglo-American relations, including revision talks of 1783 Treaty and mediation of boundary issues between America and First Nations.

Book review of: Indian Given by Maria Josefina Saldaña-Portillo.

A short history of Treaties.

Looks at federal and provincial laws regarding Indian hunting rights on and off reserve, natural resources transfer Agreements, permitted methods and purpose of hunting, and Inuit and non-status Indian rights.

Discusses the interpretations of the justice clause in the Treaties. Note: This is a sample article from the publication. Subscriptions are available from the Native Law Centre.

Excerpt from the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) Strategic Plan for Indian Justice; advocates a system that restores traditions, is community driven and promotes healing. Note: This is a sample article from the publication. Subscriptions are available from the Native Law Centre.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--Carleton University, 1982.

This speech, given by L.I. Barber, Indian Claims Commissioner for Canada, at a Royal Society of Canada symposium on Amerindians, outlines the history of land claims in Canada and the negotiations occurring to settle the backlog of grievances relating to land claims. He also notes that Eskimo / Inuit concerns are only being recognized as a genuine concern in the early 1970s.

Chiefs Policy Conference in Regina rejects Indians Affairs education policy.

A photograph of an Indian man in ceremonial dress with sash and head dress posing with non-Native girl. Tipi and red ensign in background. Probably taken in Carlton at a Treaty celebration.

A photograph of an Indian man posing in traditional tunic, leggings, headdress holding staff (adorned with feathers) and sash. On-lookers and tipi in background. Probably taken in Carlton at a Treaty celebration.

"National publication for the Indians of Canada". Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.

Indian leaders meet over constitutional difficulties.

Po-Ka-Gon, Chief of the Pottawattamies, speaks on land rights and reservations. Note: The title and description of this document uses wording that was common to mainstream society of that time period in history. As such, it contains language that is no longer in common use and may offend some readers. This wording should not be construed to represent the views of the Indigenous Studies Portal or the University of Saskatchewan Library.

Author considers different historical perspectives on the civilized vs. savage narratives that are pervasive in the frontier mythology of the United States complicating both the portrayal of Indigenous peoples and the colonial state’s relationship with them.

An address by Arthur Laing, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, acknowledging problems with the current Indian Act and proposing a new Indian Act.

R.W. Dunning's proposal for autonomy for Aboriginals is in sharp contrast to the Canadian Government's "White Paper", published earlier that year. Among his ideas are: government recognition of Aboriginal organizations that represent wide segments of the population, and giving full title to reserve lands to registered band members.

Historical note:

This speech discusses the Aboriginal reaction to the Federal government's 'White Paper', released in June 1969. Chretien stresses that Canadian society "must break down the barriers of misunderstanding and discrimination" for Aboriginal people to be accepted in Canadian society.

"National publication for the Indians of Canada." Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record. Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.

"National publication for the Indians of Canada". Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record. Articles reflect the attitudes and polices of the time.

"National publication for the Indians of Canada". Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record . Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.

"National publication for the Indians of Canada". Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record . Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.

"National publication for the Indians of Canada." Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential school and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record . Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.

"National publication for the Indians of Canada." Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record . Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.

"National publication for the Indians of Canada." Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record. Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.

History Thesis (M.A.)--University of Kansas, 1902.

Image of a small circle of Aboriginal dancers, drummers and women in the foreground with a larger group of mixed race people observing in the background. One dancer carries a small Union Jack flag. Handwritten on the back of the back of the postcard it reads: "The Indians are paid treaty money twice a year, and they always hold dances at the treaty seasons. They are at the back of one of the stores having a feed."

The author, Deputy Attorney General of Saskatchewan, gives his personal views on the Calder vs. Attorney General of British Columbia legal case that established that Aboriginal title exists in modern Canadian law. The Calder case related to the Nishgas (Nisga'a) land claim in northwestern British Columbia. Item found within folder 'XXXII-39'.

Historical note:

Links to thirteen documents from Record Group 10, with an intended audience of junior and senior high school students.

An analysis of hunting & fishing rights, the role courts play in the litigation of treaties and the cultural roots of the conflicts at hand.

Vol. 1 and 2 combined, vol. 1 ends at page 325. Vol. 3 has title Indian Treaties and Surrenders From No. 281 to No. 483 [1890 to 1903].

Vol. III. Vol. 1 and 2 have title Indian Treaties and Surrenders, From 1680-1890.

Describes the role of the post-confederation treaty-making process in clearing the plains for European settlement. Suggests using for Grade 9 Social Studies. Entire Issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 19.

Includes extensive chronology (1497-1978), list of treaties and grants, and brief summaries of activities in each of the provinces and territories.

2nd edition.

Brief description of theTreaties that were concluded between 1871 and 1877.

Book review of: "Indian Treaties". The National Atlas of Canada by Energy, Mines and Resources Canada.

Discusses the federal education policy toward Native Americans from a Native American experience and a White perspective.

Book review of: Indian Treaty-Making Policy in the United States and Canada, 1867-1877 by Jill St. Germain.

Book review of: Indian Treaty-Making Policy in the United States and Canada, 1867-1877 by Jill St. Germain.

Book review of: Indian Treaty-Making Policy in the United States and Canada, 1867-1877 by Jill St. Germain.