Editorial: Indian Control of Indian Education--40 Years Later

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michelle Pidgeon
Jo-ann Archibald
Marissa Muñoz
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 36, no. 1, Indian Control of Indian Education--40 Years Later, 2013, pp. 1-4, 148-149
Description
Gives highlights of articles appearing in the issue.
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Education as a Treaty Right

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 20, no. 5, October/November 1991, p. 3
Description
Discusses the rights and responsibilities of the government and the First Nations people in the area of education.
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Edward Fox Interview 1

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Edward Fox
Alexis Simon
Indian History Film Project
Description
Describes the relationship of the Indians to their natural surroundings and gives accounts of Treaty #6 obtained from his grandfathers.
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Edward Fox Interview 2

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Edward Fox
Richard Lightning
Indian History Film Project
Description
Mr. Fox tells of life before white men came; of the foods, medicines and so forth.
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Eel River Bar First Nation Inquiry: Eel River Dam Claim

E-Books
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Historical background and submissions to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding a 1963 dam built on-reserve and its effect on the First Nation's fishing rights, and obligations owed by Canada. ICC recommended the claim not be accepted for Specific Claims Policy due to compensation already received. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
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The Effect of First Nations Modern Treaties on Local Income

Alternate Title
E-Brief (C.D. Howe Institute). Public Governance and Accountability
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Fernando M. Aragón
Description
Compares communities that implemented a treaty between 1991 and 2006 to those who have not in British Columbia, the Northwest Territories, and Yukon.
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Eighteenth-Century Treaties: Amended Iroquois Condolence Rituals

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michael M. Pomedli
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 19, no. 3, Summer, 1995, pp. 319-339
Description
Author examines 13 treaties made between 1736 and 1762 and collected for publication by Benjamin Franklin; argues that the texts of the treaties demonstrate not only the influence of the Iroquois signatories, but also their worldview and spiritual practice, and function as a form of ritual or ceremony.
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Elmira McLeod Interview #6

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Ranald Thurgood
Elmira McLeod
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview with Elmira McLeod where she gives a general account of her life.
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Empowering Treaty Federalism

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
James [sákéj] Youngblood Henderson
Saskatchewan Law Review, vol. 58, 1994, pp. 241-329
Description
Examines treaty federalism as a relationship and not just an idea, also argues for consolidation of treaty federalism and provincial federalism.
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Enquête sur la Revendication de la Première Nation Dakota de Canupawakpa Relative à la Cession des Collines Turtle

Alternate Title
Inquiry Report for the Canupawakpa Dakota First Nation - Turtle Mountain Surrender Claim (French Version)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Historical background and submissions to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) on whether a 1909 surrender vote was improperly conducted and therefore invalid. ICC concluded a valid surrender occurred; but recommended consideration be given to existence of burial grounds. (French language version) Commissioners include: Roger J. Austine, Daniel J. Bellegarde, and Sheila G. Purdy. [These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]
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Enquête sur la Revendication de la Première Nation des Chippewas de Kettle et Stony Point Relativement à la Cession de 1927

Alternate Title
Inquiry Into the 1927 Surrender Claim of the Chippewas of Kettle and Stoney Point First Nation (French version)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Historical background and submissions to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding whether the surrender was valid; whether Canada breached its fiduciary obligations. ICC found the surrender valid; that Canada breached its fiduciary duties; and the claim be negotiated under the Specific Claims Policy. (French language version) Commissioners include: Roger J. Austine and Daniel J. Bellegarde. [These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]
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Enquête sur la Revendication du Conseil Tripartite des Chippewas: Première Nation de Beausoleil, Première Nation de Chippewas de Georgina Island, Première Nation des Chippewas de Mnjikaning (Rama): Concernant la Cession de la Réserve de Coldwater-Narrows

Alternate Title
Chippewa Tri-Council Inquiry: Beausoleil First Nation, Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation, Chippewas of Mnjikaning (Rams) First Nation: Coldwater-Narrows Reservation Surrender Claim (French version)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Historical background of claim presented to the Indian Claims Commission (ICC) concerning the validity of the surrender of the reserve to the Crown. No inquiry was conducted as the claim was accepted for negotiation under the Specific Claims Policy. (French version) Commissioners include: Roger J. Augstine, Daniel J. Bellegarde, and Renée Dupuis. [These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]
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Entitlement Chiefs Honored

Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 28, no. 3, Fall, 1998, p. 1, 3
Description
Six Saskatchewan First Nations were honoured for their fulfillment of Treaty Land entitlement shortfall acres.
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Ernest L. Debassigae 3

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Ernest Debassigae
Tony Snowsill
Christine Welsh
Indian History Film Project
Description
An interview with Ernest Debassigae who recounts the history of the Manitoulin Island Indians and problems with Indian agents. Transcribed by Joanne Greenwood.
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Ernestine Shuswap Gets Her Trout

Alternate Title
Twentieth Century North American Drama
E-Books
Author/Creator
Tomson Highway
Description
Retelling of concluding treaties in trickster style about how the First peoples of British Columbia lost their land, languages, fishing and hunting rights. Print version published by Talonbooks, 2005.
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The Evidentiary Basis for the Court's Conclusions on Aboriginal Title and Rights in Tsilhqot'in Nation: Impacts on the Law of Consultation, Accommodation and Reconciliation

Alternate Title
Between Keewatin and Tsilhqot'in: Reflections From the Centre of Turtle Island
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Heather Mahony
Description
Presenter speaks on the importance of the evidentiary record in proof of aboriginal title and non-title rights in Tsilhqot'in Nation and British Columbia. Duration: 35:24.
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Exploring the Work of Treaty Catalyst Teachers in Selected Saskatchewan Schools

Alternate Title
Creating a Culturally Responsive Learning Program That Benefits All Learners: Exploring the Work of Catalyst Leadership Teams in Selected Saskatchewan Schools
McDowell Foundation Research Project ; no. 235
Teaching and Learning Research Exchange
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Brandon Needham
Michael Cottrell
McDowell Foundation Research Project
Description
Qualitative study involved nine participants drawn from both public and Catholic school divisions, and a First Nations controlled system. Themes which emerged are grouped under strategies, alignments, opportunities and challenges.
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The Facts Respecting Indian Administration in the North-West

E-Books
Author/Creator
Department of Indian Affairs
Description
Produced in reaction to Malcolm Colin Cameron's accusations of immorality and incompetency on the part of Indian Affairs officials. Large part of document is spent rebutting "misstatements" and "inaccuracies" about the quality and quantity of farm implements, clothing, and food. Also responds to allegations that Indian agents are purchasing or "living in adultery" with Indigenous women. Language and attitude indicative of Department's racism.
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The Facts: What are Treaties?

Alternate Title
The Facts on Claims
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Brief introduction to history of treaties in Canada. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
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The Facts: What is a Treaty Land Entitlement Claim?

Alternate Title
The Facts on Claims
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Brief introduction to claims which arise from the government's failure to set aside land as promised in a Treaty. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
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Fate of a Free People

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Neil Andrews
Aboriginal History, vol. 20, 1996, pp. [211]-215
Description
Book review of: Fate of a Free People by Henry Reynolds. Review located by scrolling to page 211.
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Fighting for Survival: The Swampy Cree of Treaty No. 5 in an Era of Transition, 1875-1930

Alternate Title
Fighting for Survival: The Swampy Cree of Treaty #5 in an Era of Transition, 1875-1930
Fighting for Survival: The Swampy Cree of Treaty 5 in an Era of Transition, 1875-1930
Fighting for Survival: The Swampy Cree of Treaty Five in an Era of Transition, 1875-1930
Fighting for Survival: The Swampy Cree of Treaty No. Five in an Era of Transition, 1875-1930
Theses
Author/Creator
Raoul J. McKay
Description
History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 1991.
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Fighting the King's War: Harris Smallfence, Verbal Treaty Promises and the Conscription of Indian Men, 1944

Articles » General
Author/Creator
R. Scott Sheffield
Hamar Foster
University of British Columbia Law Review, vol. 33, no. 1, 1999, pp. 53-74
Description
Discusses Indian Affairs Branch decision to advocate for limited exemption from overseas combat service in cases where verbal agreements had been reached concerning military participation during the course of negotiations for Treaties 3,6,8, and 11.
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File Hills Chiefs to Boycott School

Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 4, no. 6-7, August/September 1974, p. 9
Description
Discusses results of a survey from the Star Blanket Reserve wanting one federal school for four reserves in their area.
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Financial and Economic Analysis of Treaty Settlements in British Columbia

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Grant Thornton Management Consultants
Description
Assessment of the costs and benefits associated with the conclusion of the Nisga'a Final Agreement, the implications of the terms of that Agreement for future negotiations, as well as impacts of treaty settlements and self-government generally in the province.
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Financial and Economic Impacts of Treaty Settlements in BC

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
BC [British Columbia] Treaty Commission
Description
Compares studies on the costs and benefits of the treaty settlement process, looks at the settlement model, and impacts of finances, economics and pace of settlement process.
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Finding Common Ground: A Critical Review of Land Use and Resource Management Policies in Ontario, Canada and their Intersection with First Nations

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Fraser McLeod
Leela Viswanathan
Graham S. Whitelaw
Jared Macbeth
Carolyn King ... [et al.]
The International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 6, no. 1, January 2015, pp. 1-23
Description
Examines current provincial policies and identifies changes needed to improve relations between municipalities and Aboriginal communities.
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