Treaties

Book reviews of: Boarding School Blues: Revisiting American Indian Educational Experiences edited and with an introduction by Clifford E. Trafzer, Jean A. Keller, and Lorene Sisquoc. Captive Histories: English, French, and Native Narratives of the 1704 Deerfield Raid by Evan Haefeli and Kevin Sweeney. A Conquering Spirit: Fort Mims and the Redstick War of 1813–1814 by Gregory A. Waselkov. Crazy Horse: A Lakota Life by Kingsley M. Bray. Cross-Cultural Collaboration: Native Peoples and Archaeology in the Northeastern United States edited by Jordan E.

Book review of: Becoming Two-Spirit: Gay Identity and Social Acceptance in Indian Country Brian Joseph Gilley. Blonde Indian: An Alaska Native Memoir by Ernestine Hayes. Canyon Gardens: The Ancient Pueblo Landscapes of the American Southwest edited by V. B. Price and Baker H. Morrow. The Cherokee Nation in the Civil War by Clarissa W. Confer. Crossing Waters, Crossing Worlds: The African Diaspora in Indian Country edited by Tiya Miles and Sharon P.

Book reviews of: American Indians in U.S. History by Roger L. Nichols. Blanket Weaving in the Southwest by Joe Ben Wheat. Captors and Captives: The 1704 French and Indian Raid on Deerfield by Evan Haefeli and Kevin Sweeney. “The Cherokee Night” and Other Plays by Lynn Riggs. Creek Country: The Creek Indians and Their World by Robbie Ethridge. Enduring Legacies: Native American Treaties and Contemporary Controversies edited by Bruce E. Johansen. Hermanitos Comanchitos: Indo-Hispano Rituals of Captivity and Redemption by Enrique R.

Book review of: Drum Songs: Glimpses of Dene History by Kerry Abel.

Looks at the progress and recommendations since the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples (RCAP) final report in 1996.

Indian Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Regina, 2001.

Field test draft.

Book review of: Rez Life by David Treuer. Review located by scrolling to page 195.

Discusses the concept of sovereignty, composition techniques and Native American studies.

Discusses findings and implications arising from Supreme Court of Canada decision regarding fishing for and selling eels by Donald Marshall, who Treaty argued it was a Treaty right.

Attempts to define indigenous, indigenous rights, inherent rights, treaty rights, community rights, and other legal aspects of the Constitution.

Summarizes seven key points which define the rights of Indigenous people as they relate to the constitution.

Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Trent University, 2015.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alberta, 2006.

Robert Goodvoice tells a story of the Sioux Indians' first contact with Europeans and prophecies regarding the Europeans. He gives accounts of the 1851 Treaty made at Fort Laramie between the Sioux and the American Government and of the 1862 Minnesota Massacre. He also tells of the establishment of the Wahpaton (Round Plain) Reserve in Saskatchewan, and its chiefs.

He gives an account of the Sioux participation in the War of 1812 on the side of the British, and the Sioux interpretation of the reward promised them by the British Crown; tells the history and whereabouts of the King George III medals given to the Sioux for their loyalty to the British Crown during the War of 1812; tells the story of two Sioux chiefs who were kidnapped in Manitoba and returned to the United States, presumably for their part in the 1862 Sioux uprising (Minnesota Massacre); tells of the dispersal of the Sioux in their flight from the U.S.

Discusses the history of the American Indian Movement, it's focus on Indian identity, nationalism, and sovereignty, and the protest activities it has engaged in.

Looks at the key teachings from Elders: respect, kindness, love, forgiveness, integrity and patience. Also discusses the Circle of Life Duration: 15:07.

Discusses the allocation and management of lands and resources as it affects Aboriginal peoples and as seen in the case law that deals with Aboriginal rights.

Examines the transitions in governance in the territories and Northern provincial regions; and discusses the accomplishments, challenges and opportunities facing organizations in Northern communities.

Mrs. Tourongau, aged 67, describes the promises made in Treaty 8, and the way in which they were subsequently broken.

Historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) in respect to the Crown deducting payments for medical aid from 1909-1934 from the Band's interest trust account. ICC recommended that the claim be accepted for negotiation and that the subject of medical aid is worthy of a comprehensive study to clarify the intentions of the various treaties. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

File contains a presentation by Charles Joseph Bernard, Jr. of the Whycocomagh First Nation. Bernard was a sitting member of the Nova Scotia Working Committee on the Constitution. He discusses the relationship of his people with the Government of Canada including the Sylliboy case, residential schools, Treaties, the Donald Marshall case, his thoughts on the Royal Commission, some of the problems facing Aboriginal youth today, the justice system, racism, self-governance, culture, government funding, and other issues pertaining to Aboriginal people in Canada.

RCAP 110 contains files for a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Akwesasne Mohawk School, Cornwall Island, Ontario. This sitting of the Commission includes presentations incorporating the Great Law Reading and a Wampum Belt Reading.

RCAP 119 contains a transcript of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Hotel Saskatchewan, Regina, Saskatchewan. This sitting of the Commission includes presentations groups concerned with social services and policy; economic development; cultural preservation and relations; the treaty rights of Urban Indians and Metis federally and provincially; housing; employment; and the justice system.

RCAP 12 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Joe A. Ross School, The Pas, Manitoba. This sitting of the Commission contains a variety of presentations related to various First Nations, women's, youth, educational organizations and individual's issues. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 125 contains a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at The Fern Resort, Orillia, Ontario. This portion includes presentations of individuals made at a round table concerned with self-government; presentations dealing with Youth; presentations discussing the topic of Aboriginal women in the Aboriginal community; as well as presentations dealing with the Orillia Fish Weirs and a separate presentation concerning the "Extinguishment of Treaty Rights."

File contains a discussion paper by Sandy Baumgartner. Baumgartner, Manager of Communications for the Canadian Wildlife Federation, discusses that organizations composition, goals, and ideas regarding Aboriginal resource rights and co-management practices. Following the presentation Commissioners Dussault and Robinson discuss some of the issues raised with Baumgartner.

The file contains a transcript of the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Lethbridge Lodge, Ballroom A, Lethbridge, Alberta on Tuesday, May 25, 1993. File contains presentations by a variety of individuals, Aboriginal and community groups.

The file contains an open forum presentation by Francois Boudreau. Boudreau discusses his personal view of Aboriginal issues in Canada as a non-Aboriginal person touching on topics such as treaties, colonization, self-government, and self-sufficiency.

RCAP 159 contains a transcript of the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Cherrywood Inn, Edmonton, Alberta. Subjects discussed are health care, Metis and women's issues, business and economic development, and Aboriginal law education. Presentations can be viewed individually on this site.

File contains opening remarks from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Park Plaza Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, on Monday, November 2, 1992. Elder Fred Plain relates an anecdote about cross-cultural understanding, discusses the Aboriginal community in metro Toronto, and welcomes the Commission. Following this are various brief introductory remarks by regional Commission coordinator Pat Chilton, and Commissioners Bertha Wilson, Mary Sillet, and Allan Blakeney.

RCAP 61 contains files from a round table sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Mic Mac Native Friendship Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations relating to land claims and self-government, needle exchange programs, health and addiction programs, economic development and friendship centres. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 66 contains files for a special consultation session during a sitting of the Royal Commission for Aboriginal Peoples in the Senator Hotel, Timmins, Ontario. The subject is resource development and Aboriginal land claims. The panel includes Donald McKinnon and Dennis Prince, both previous speakers, and John Farrington serves as facilitator.

File contains the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Fort St. John, B.C. November 19, 1992. File contains presentations from individuals, First Nations groups, and the town mayor. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

File contains an opening prayer and opening remarks from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Windigo First Nations Band Office, Sioux Lookout, Ontario, on Tuesday, December 2, 1992. Commissioner Bertha Wilson explains the mandate, composition, and goals of the Royal Commission. Wilson welcomes the participants and discusses the purpose of the day's sitting which is an opportunity for Aboriginal youth in the community to voice their concerns and issues.

The file contains closing remarks by Chief Nathan Matthew and a closing prayer by Mary Thomas, Elder.

File contains closing remarks by Allan Blakeney and Viola Robinson, Commissioners. Blakeney summarizes today's presentations as giving a strong message of concern about treaty and Aboriginal rights and the fact that these are being ignored by the Canadian government.

File contains closing remarks by Chief Jim Omeasoo that includes a story about his grandfather who was alive at the time of the 1876 Treaty Six signing.

This file contains the first part of a presentation by Frank Palmater focusing on the rights of off-reserve, non-status and Metis people in New Brunswick. Recommendations include federal government recognition of treaty rights and rights to Aboriginal cultures, languages, traditions, values and spirituality; recognition of the right to self-determination; and the right to co-exist with other Canadians. A question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation.

File contains a general discussion between presenters Cliff Wright, Theresa Dust, Robert Doucette, Jack Smith, Barry Kennedy, Commissioners Rene Dussault, Viola Robinson, and facilitator Murray Hamilton. The topic of discussion is urban Aboriginal issues in Saskatchewan, specifically issues raised in the preceding presentations listed under the presenter's names and available for viewing on this site.

This file contains an individual presentation by Arnie General that expresses frustration with a number of topics, including taxation, Bill C-31, the Indian Act, and treaty obligations. A question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation.

File contains an individual presentation by Betty Hardisty, teacher, via translator. She discusses her experiences with teaching Slave children about treaties and displays her students' wall murals that portray their understanding of treaties. Her students are fifth-generation relatives of the treaty signatories.

File contains an individual presentation by Charles Wagamese stating that the federal government has not fulfilled their treaty obligations and must fulfil them as representatives of the Queen. He calls for an end to patriarchy and for more input from elders relating to political leadership. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

File contains a presentation by Clive Linkletter, a treaty status Aboriginal, focusing on Aboriginal self-government, treaty rights and on Section 35. Following the presentation is a brief question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

This file contains an individual presentation by Ernie Benedict focusing on broken treaties promises or treaties ignored altogether by the Canadian government. Benedict provides some history on early European contact in the Akwesasne. He questions where in his First Nations treaty was it stated that the St. Lawrence Seaway could be built without input from Aboriginals living in that area: "Where is the law in which an engineering drawing can supersede a treaty?"

File contains a brief presentation by Lawrence Standing-On-The-Road that touches on economic development, treaty rights, land claims and self-government.

This file contains an individual presentation by Lloyd Augustine discussing Aboriginal land claims and self-government. Augustine states that "(I)f a new relationship with Canada is to exist, then there must be some way that will obligate Canada to honour and respect our people and our original institutions, our agreements and our treaties, our rights as nations and to honour that status fully." A question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation.

This file contains an individual presentation by Richard Saunders, a federal public servant for 20+ years. Saunders focuses on unfilled treaty obligations and as an non-Aboriginal Canadian, he says that the treaties of the past have not been honoured, and latter day land claim settlements are costing additional millions of dollars because the federal government does not want to settle them. A brief question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation.