Treaties

Determines whether the 1923 Williams Treaty extinguished the Hiawatha Band's fishing rights on the Otonabee River in Ontario.

Argues that non-Aborignal peoples should have a voice, but not a veto, in land-claims talks with four Quebec Innu communities.

Conversation between Vancouver based artist and art historian in conjunction with exhibition, (And) Other Echos which is inspired by the 1961 film, The Exiles. Duration: 1:15:21

Applied Sciences Thesis (Ph.D.)--Simon Fraser University, 2007.

Authors argues that under systems of treaty relations and Aboriginal law Indigenous peoples have the authority to regulate the way in which they are re-peopled, and that Canadian laws and policies have worked to obscure this authority.

Comments on the perceived shortcomings of the proposed legislation which would potentially have an adverse impact on the settlement of specific claims.

Examines the impacts of media depictions on Pākehā and tauiwi audiences, and looks at working for improved media coverage of Māori and treaty issues.

Describes historical evolution of aboriginal title via provincial and federal policies and the impacts on current political environments. Indigenous Governance Project towards (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 2008?.

A list of Indigenous-related theses and dissertations alphabetical by author.

The review editor of the journal discusses selection of books published between 1981 and 1986.

Looks at three main clusters of claims heard by the Tribunal; reclaiming the waters, reclaiming the land and reclaiming the language.

Provides information on Aboriginal rights in Canadian common law, and the ways in which they can be asserted in the current Canadian court system.

Presenters discuss Little Shell Tribe of the Chippewa of Montana's struggle for federal recognition, British Columbia Métis' perspectives on harvesting rights, and Canative Housing Corporation located in Edmonton, Alberta. Duration: 1:31:39.

Theology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Auckland, 2013.

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Chapter Two: Compact, Contract, Covenant: The Evolution of First Nations Treaty-Making by J.R. Miller.

Chapter Six: Resisting Canada’s Will: Manitoba’s Entry into Confederation by Robert Wardhaugh and Barry Ferguson.

Chapter Eleven: “A More Accurate Face on Canada to the World”: The Creation of Nunavut by P. Whitney Lackenbauer and Andr&ecaute Légar&eacute.

Presenter speaks about Mississauga Nishinaabeg history and how treaties have not been honoured, resulting in dispossession of territory and violation of rights. Duration: 20:11.

Agreement with Wascana Energy Inc. provides for development of resources on lands selected by Red Pheasant First Nation as part of its Saskatchewan Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE).

Reprint of a pamphlet originally from Labor Challenge, February 23, April 6, April 20, 1970 issues. Includes an added 2005 introduction. Original material presents exploration of developing movement of aboriginal people for self-determination and self-government within Canada.

Looks at digital stories created by Huu-ay-aht youth to interpret their perceptions and visions for their nation in a post-Maa-nulth era.

Law Thesis (LL.M.)--University of Toronto, 2003.

Communication Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of New Mexico, 2005.

Looks at the philosophies, beliefs and work of Russell Means.

Note: The 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 Extracts from James Clinkskill's memoirs, including a description of Clinkskill's arrival in Western Canada; of some of the events leading up to the Northwest Resistance of 1885; and of a number of incidents involving Indians and "half-breeds" before and during the Northwest Resistance, especially in the town of Battleford.

Excerpts from Prime Minister Trudeau's reply to FSIN Senator John Skeeboss' letter

Outlines Canada’s approach to treaty negotiations, and also includes a section specifically outlining the British Columbia treaty process.

Discusses Arthur Renwick's exhibit featuring wildlife and landscape photographs.

Report for the year ending 30 June 1874; including "condition of the various tribal accounts...the quality of land sold during the year and...the state of various schools established for the benefit of the Indians, and another detailing...the population of each Indian band or tribe...a schedule descriptive of the position and area of the Indian reserves in the several Provinces, is appended to this report."

Report includes census information of bands, special payments and salary information of Indian Branch employees.

Contains links to each of the five volumes.

Reviews human rights issues around social and economic conditions, truth and reconciliation, missing women and girls, self-government participation and partnership, treaty negotiation and resource development. Provides recommendations. Advance unedited version.

Report includes appendices relating to reserves, schedule of leases, statutes of British Columbia relating to Aboriginals and missions of British Columbia.

Examines how urban reserves can offer many benefits for improving the social and economic conditions for Aboriginal people.

Historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding the mediation process that helped bring the negotiations between Canada and the First Nation to a successful conclusion over the 1909 land surrender issues related to IR 112 and 112A. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Lists books and articles in the fields of history, anthropology, geography, sociology, political science, health, literature, law, education, and the arts.

Highlights the areas of research into rights.

Stresses Indigenous research in regard to ownership of cultural artifacts within the Treaty relationship.

Discusses recent academic discourse about colonialism, reserve establishment and policy and suggest that writers create a utopian perspective, disregarding the severe problems faced by on-reserve residents.

Conflict Analysis Management Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2001. Conflict about the harvesting of the Pine Mushroom (tricholoma magnivelare) in Nisga'a territory.

Presentation of an Anishinaabe story of a woman who married a beaver and its application to treaty commitments, between the United States and Canada, with First Nations.

Volume 2 of Report of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples.

Argues that Canada must begin to develop trusting, long-term and collaborative relationships with Indigenous people in the spirit of the treaties in order for reconciliation to take place.

Examines the legal and ethical issues surrounding the 1988 return of the belts, the Iroquois sense of proper behaviour on the occasion and the mutually satisfying outcome for both parties.

Article from 1993 Conference proceedings, explores the issues facing First Nation witnesses presenting oral testimony in Courts and use of ethnocentric biases and technical rules in Treaty and Aboriginal title cases. 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.

Book reviews of: An Aleutian Ethnography by Lucien M. Turner ; edited by Raymond L. Hudson. The Arapaho Language by Andrew Cowell and Alonzo Moss Sr. Broken Treaties: United States and Canadian Relations with the Lakotas and Plains Cree, 1868–1885 by Jill St. Germain. Canada’s Indigenous Constitution by John Borrows. Cave Archaeology of the Eastern Woodlands: Essays in Honor of Patty Jo Watson edited by David H. Dye. Cherokee Thoughts: Honest and Uncensored by Robert J.

Book reviews of: The Alabama-Coushatta Indians by Jonathan B. Hook. American Indian Sovereignty and the U.S. Supreme Court: The Masking of Justice by David E. Wilkins. The Antelope Wife by Louise Erdrich. Apocalypse of Chiokoyhikoy: Chief of the Iroquois by Robert Griffin and Donald A. Grinde. Dissonant Worlds, Roger Vandersteene Among the Cree by Earle H. Waugh. Early Native American Writing edited by Helen Jaskoski. Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indian, Inc. by Mick Gidley. A Grammar of Bella Coola by Philip W.