Treaties

Interview concerning community economic development opportunities embedded in the Treaty.

Gives highlights of articles appearing in the issue.

Discusses the rights and responsibilities of the government and the First Nations people in the area of education.

Describes the relationship of the Indians to their natural surroundings and gives accounts of Treaty #6 obtained from his grandfathers.

Mr. Fox tells of life before white men came; of the foods, medicines and so forth.

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.]

Compares communities that implemented a treaty between 1991 and 2006 to those who have not in British Columbia, the Northwest Territories, and Yukon.

Public Administration Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Victoria, 2017.

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.

Explores treaties in the context of adjustment to European contact and Aboriginal preference for the French.

Indian interpretation of Treaty #4.

Looks at how Elders share oral history with teachers on many First Nations topics including treaties. Article found by scrolling to page 16.

Consists of an interview with Elmira McLeod where she gives a general account of her life.

Examines treaty federalism as a relationship and not just an idea, also argues for consolidation of treaty federalism and provincial federalism.

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.]

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.]

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.]

Six Saskatchewan First Nations were honoured for their fulfillment of Treaty Land entitlement shortfall acres.

Examines how geographers have contributed to the authorization and execution of land claims.

Comments on how the Kitsumkalum people regulate and limit salmon fishing.

An interview with Ernest Debassigae who recounts the history of the Manitoulin Island Indians and problems with Indian agents. Transcribed by Joanne Greenwood.

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.

Book review of: Clearing the Plains: Disease, Politics of Starvation and the Loss of Aboriginal Life by James Daschuk.

Author discusses testimony he has given in treaty rights harvesting cases and land claims cases he has testified for and the outcomes.

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.

Comments on the treaty which involves signatories from five First Nations, the Province of British Columbia and Canada.

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.

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.

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.]

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.]

Contends that United States has failed to meet treaty obligations to Native nations or meet international obligations of human rights within the context of Native women's health.

Book review of: Fate of a Free People by Henry Reynolds. Review located by scrolling to page 211.

Comments on the concern and discontent the Oblates felt about the treaty process.

Discussion on federal accountability laws, related policies and procedures, and the Tsawwassen Final Agreement.

Reviews the proposal that Aboriginal and Treaty rights need to be recognized in the Canadian body of law.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 1991.

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.

Discusses results of a survey from the Star Blanket Reserve wanting one federal school for four reserves in their area.

Summary of 141 recommendations.

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.

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.

Examines current provincial policies and identifies changes needed to improve relations between municipalities and Aboriginal communities.

Book review of Finding Kluskap by Jennifer Reid.

Detailed lesson plan (two class periods) for intermediate/senior level.

Field test draft.

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.

Identifies four goals as the basis for building understanding and nurturing appreciation: treaty relationships, spirit and intent of treaties, historical contexts of treaties and treaty promises and provisions.

Author's own list of top 10 worst Canadians and why they are on his list.

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.