Treaties

Sociology and Social Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--Dalhousie University, 1996.

Mr. Grandjambe, 80 years old when interviewed, was formerly a trapper. He describes his understanding of the treaty promises.

A very brief interview about the procedure followed at the signing of Treaty #8.

Comments on the decision handed down by the Supreme Court of Canada in Mikisew Cree First Nation v. Canada (Minister of Canadian Heritage).

Comments on demands made by Indigenous peoples and compares them to demands of non-Indigenous peoples: self-determination, territory, prior informed consent, human rights, cultural rights, and treaties versus land rights and issues of land tenure.

Discusses fee simple ownership on Indigenous lands, getting land rights through modern treaties, and matrimonial real property rights on reservations.

Includes speech by the Lieutenant-Governor, and minutes of the four meetings which took place March 8, 1873 – March 12, 1874. Includes recommendations for treaty-making with the First Nations (“Indians”) and the Métis (“Half Breeds”) and other issues pertaining to settling the North-West Territories. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 25.

Traditional Knowledge Thesis (Ph.D.)--California Institute of Integral Studies, 2002.

A photograph taken at North Battleford Indian Hospital found on page 13 of the scrap book (A-792-2). It is similar to picture A-792-2-pic4.13, and features the same subjects. Left to right, Miss J. M. Morton, Edwin Wuttunee, Sam Swimmer, Dr. P. W. Head, Archdeacon H. E. Hives.

One photograph taken at North Battleford Indian Hospital that appeared in the Saskatoon Star Phoenix, 22 December 1953. It is found on page 13 of the scrap book (A-792-2). The caption reads: "Chief Swimmer is shown here addressing the assembly before the initiation. Left to right are: Miss J. M. Morton, RN, head of the nursing staff; Edwin Wuttunee, Red Pheasant reserve, interpreter; Chief Sam Swimmer; Dr. P. W. Head, superintendent of the Indian hospital; Archdeacon H. E. Hives, Bishop-elect of Keewatin."

Describes Peter Capon's 1715 investigation of the seizures of New England fishing vessels by the Micmac.

Historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding three land surrenders from certain portions of IR 103. ICC suspended its inquiry because they successful concluded the Settlement Agreement. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Examines the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines' operation policy for implementing section 78 of the Mining Act and its regulations and consultation requirements.

Contains links to a set of lesson plans with links to extensive lists of resources and supporting documents for Grades 1 through 8 which focus on treaty-making, history of Indigenous-settler relations, the Indian Act, residential schools, and Indigenous worldviews. Although designed for Ontario, much of the material is applicable to Canada as a whole or easily adaptable.

Looks at the ways modern treaties have impacted the economic and socio-demographic status of Aboriginal communities in the Northwest Territories and Northern Quebec.

Provides overview of modern agreements and existing Indigenous rights under law and under sovereignty.

Looks at how modern treaties are vehicles that can either empower or disempower communities.

Compares the main features of these Agreements and gives a theoretical understanding of modern treaties.

Curriculum Studies Thesis (M.A.)--McGill University, 2007.

Discussion on whether Aboriginal peoples in Canada can use section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 as an environmental protection tool.

Looks at the negotiation for sacred lands in South Dakota and Arizona as an example of the relationship between Native populations and the American government.

Inscription on back reads: "Mrs. Cameron at the monument where the Indian Treaty was signed in 1894". [Treaty 4]

Nine indicators used: recognition of land/title, self-government rights, cultural rights, and customary law, upholding historic treaties and/or signing new treaties, guarantees of representation/consultation in central government, affirmation of distinct status, support/ratification for international instruments, and affirmative action. 2nd edition.

Nine indicators were used: recognition of land/title, self-government, customary law, and culture; legal affirmation of distinct status, support/ratification for international indigenous rights instruments, affirmative action, upholding and/or signing new treaties, and guarantees of representation/consultation in central government.

[American Indian Studies] Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Minnesota, 2012.

Muskowekwan First Nation signs their final Treaty land entitlement settlement, August 12, 1993.

Debunks 10 commonly-held misconceptions.

Looks at the question of identity as a challenge to nation building for Aboriginal people.

Focuses on the past and future treaty relationship.

Brief report on event held in September 2004 at the University of New South Wales bringing together academics, policy makers and front line health workers.

Resource for teachers of Grade 11 Social Studies. For use with the textbooks: Perspectives on Nationalism and Exploring Nationalism and Understanding Nationalism.

Excerpt from the Daythal Kendall Guide to Native American Collections at the American Philosophical Society.

Describes the psycho-social-historical events affecting use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs by Native Americans.

Comments on the conflicts regarding land ownership in the southwestern United States due to different interpretations of treaties and agreements.

U.S. website with some Canadian information. Includes links to: tribes and nations, cemeteries, census records, stories, myths and legends, books and articles, etc.

Semiahmoo First Nation asks the courts to stop Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN) of Delta from signing a treaty that would infringe on Semiahmoo's rights and title.

Discusses the history of cultural/historical research related to treaty and claims litigation and its presentation in court.

Discussion of images of archival treaty illustrations and photographs. Plates are divided into three groups: Plates 1-4 are treaty negotiations from 1871 to 1899; Plates 5-8 are treaty annuity payments; Plates 9-12 are treaty days dealing with post-treaty issues.

Examines issues of native land claims affected by different projects like the Bennett Dame in the Peace-Athabasca Delta area.

Book review of: Native Rights in Canada (Second Edition) edited by Peter A. Cumming and Neil H. Mickenberg.

Three 1970s agreements between Indigenous peoples and governments are compared: the Alaska Native Claims Settlement of 1971, the James Bay Settlement (1975) and the Committee for Original People's Entitlement (COPE) Agreement-in-Principle (1978).

Excerpted from A Country by Consent. Information is intended for elementary school audiences.

Book review of: Indian Fall: The Last Great Days of the Plains Cree and the Blackfoot Confederacy by D'Arcy Jenish.

Book review of: Native and Settlers Now and Then edited by Paul W. DePasquale. Scroll to page 432 to read review.

Book review of: Natives and Settlers Now and Then edited by Paul W. Depasquale.