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Settler-State Apologies to Indigenous Peoples: A Normative Framework and Comparative Assessment

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sheryl Lightfoot
NAIS: Journal of the Native American and Indigenous Studies Association, vol. 2, no. 1, Spring, 2015, pp. 15-39
Supports apology for wrongs of the past and/or present and a credible commitment by the state for changes in future policy behavior. Article located by scrolling down page.
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Seven Things to Know About the Charlottetown Accord

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Native Council of Canada
An ad listing seven positive developments for Aboriginal people that would be brought about by the adoption of the Charlottetown Accord. The ad was produced by the Native Council of Canada.
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Shadow and Substance

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Frederick E. Hoxie
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 15, no. 1, Winter, 1991, pp. 35-37
Hoxie responds to the article "Progressive-Era Bureaucrats and the Unity of Twentieth-Century Indian Policy", citing archival evidence to illustrate his assertion that the Indian New Deal policies show no real change from those of previous administrations despite the rhetoric that surrounded them.
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Sharing the Same Waters

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Caitlin Krause
Howard Ramos
British Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 28, no. 1, 2015, pp. 23-41
Explorers relationship between Indigenous and Settler fishers in context of the post Marshall decision.
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Should Indigenous People Vote in Canada's Federal Election?

Alternate Title
Weweni Indigenous Scholars Speaker Series
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Leah Gazan
Rob Innes
Pamela Palmater
Panelists discuss whether engaging with Canadian political process and voting undermines Indigenous sovereignty. Followed by question and answer period. Duration: 1:14:28.
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Smuggled Smokes

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Nina Munk
Forbes, vol. 150, no. 13, December 7, 1992, pp. 47-[?]
Discusses problems associated with policing tobacco smuggling through Akwasasne and St. Regis Reservations and the subsequent on-reserve resale of goods.
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Social Studies Grade 5: Canada: The Peoples and Stories of This Land: A Curriculum and Guide to Implementation

E-Books
Author/Creator
NWT Department of Education, Culture and Employment

Nine modules: Origins and Connections to the Land; Pre-Contact Cultures; Early European Exploration and Colonization; Nouvelle-France and Cultural Integration; French-English Rivalry; Refugees, Warriors and Reformers; Negotiating Confederation; Furs, Farms and the Métis; and Treaties, War, and the Changing West.

Integrates Dene, Inuvialuit and Inuinnait perspectives on history.

"Territorial Pilot 2011-2012".

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Socio-economic Benefits of Modern Treaties in BC

Alternate Title
Socio-economic Benefits of Modern Treaties in British Columbia
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Deloitte
Used the Community Well-being Index and interviews with leadership in assessment. Also looked at applicability of different measurement frameworks for determining benefits at the community level.
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Solemn Commitments: Fiduciary Obligations, Treaty Relationships and the Foundational Principles of Crown-Native Relations in Canada

Theses
Author/Creator
Leonard Ian Rotman
Doctor of Juridical Science Thesis (S.J.D.)--University of Toronto, 1998. Develops a framework "for resolution of aboriginal and treaty rights issues in Canadian aboriginal rights jurisprudence." Argues judicial analyses are premised on incorrect assumptions about the Treaty relationship.
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Some Aspects of the Legal Status of Canadian Indians. - Howard E. Staats. - Article. - April 1964.

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Howard E. Staats
The author uses numerous examples of how the legal system works against aboriginals in Canada. Case subjects include practicing medicine without a license, hunting on unoccupied Crown lands in the Northwest Territories, and income tax and traffic laws on reserves. The author calls for examinations of the reserve system and the Indian Act.
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Sources on the Numbered Treaties

Alternate Title
[The Governor's Letters: Uncovering Colonial British Columbia]
[Were the Douglas Treaties and the Numbered Treaties Fairly Negotiated?: Support Materials]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Lindsay Gibson
Jenny Clayton
[Sharon Venne
Arthur Ray
Gerald Friesen ... [et al.]]
Taken from the teacher's materials section of the The Governor's Letters: Uncovering Colonial British Columbia website. For use with Grades 9 to 12.
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Sovereignty and the Aboriginal Nations of Rupert’s Land

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kent McNeil
Manitoba History, no. 37, Spring/Summer, 1999, pp. 2-[?]
Discusses Indigenous rights in the context of the integral relationship between history and law; and British claims to sovereignty within Rupert's Land (Rupertsland).
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Sovereignty: The Rhetoric v. The Reality

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Paul Boyer
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 16, no. 1, Sovereignty in Indian Country, Fall, 2004, pp. 10-13
Brief discussion of how the meaning and expression of sovereignty has evolved in the United States.
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Sovereignty, Treaties and Trade in the Bkejwanong Territory

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
David T. McNabb
The Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 3, no. 2, Fall, 2003, pp. 52-66
Discusses the trading patterns and historical events which led to negotiations for various treaties among the French, English and various First Nations in pre-1867 Canada.
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Speaking Notes For Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Executive Member Chief Jean Guy Cimon and John G. Paul, Executive Director APCFNC at an Appearance Before the Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples Concerning Bill C-6, The Specific Claims Resolution Act

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jean Guy Cimon
John G. Paul
Presentation states knowledge, thoughts, and concerns about the Specific Claims Resolution Act. Reproduction is a copy of an official work that is published by the Government of Canada and it is reproduced in affiliation with, or with the endorsement of the Government of Canada.
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Speaking Truth to Power II: Where Do We Go from Here?

Alternate Title
Speaking Truth to Power II: A Treaty Forum, [March, 2000?]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Miles Richardson
Milton Wong
Alan Cairns
Stephen Cornell
Collection of speeches, summary of discussion, and synopsis of open space sessions from a forum held under the auspices of the BC Treaty Commission.
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Specific Claim Settlements Involving Land

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
Outlines the types of claims that provide First Nations the money to buy land or the ability to select Crown land.
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[Speech by Shawn Atleo, February 15, 2012, University of Saskatchewan]

Alternate Title
[The 4th Annual Gertler Family Lectureship in Law Honouring the Robert McKercher Family]
[The 4th Annual Gertler Family Lectureship in Law]
[University of Saskatchewan College of Law Guest Speakers Series]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Shawn Atleo
Video of lecture by Grand Chief of the Assembly of First Nations in which he discusses the future of the relationship between Canada and its Indigenous people. Duration: 47:48.
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Stanley Ready to Take Next Step to Lead Organization

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Shari Narine
Windspeaker, vol. 30, no. 4, July 2012, p. 18

Profiles Alberta Regional Chief George Stanley who is running for the National Chief for the Assembly of First Nations.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.26.

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Statement by the Honourable Jean Chretien, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development based on a speech delivered in Regina, October 2, 1969.

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
In a statement, Jean Chretien rejects criticism from Aboriginal leaders relating to the publishing of the "White Paper,", and emphasizes that the Federal Government's proposals were "made in good faith" and that negotiations with Aboriginal leaders were essential in establishing a new policy for Aboriginals.
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Statement on the Proposed New "Indian Policy" / June 26, 1969. Press release.

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
National Indian Brotherhood
Expresses the organization's disappointment with the Federal Government's new "Indian Policy", claiming that despite consultation with Aboriginal leaders, the policy was "evading the responsibility" of the government under the British North America Act.

Historical note:

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Stepping into Canada's Shoes: Tsilhqot'in, Grassy Narrows and the Division of Powers

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Bruce McIvor
Kate Gunn
University of New Brunswick Law Journal, vol. 67, 2016, pp. 146-166
Looks at section 91 (24) of the Constitution Act prior to 2014 regarding interjurisdictional immunity and Crown responsibility; and the Tsilhqot'in and Grassy Narrows case whereby pre-existing law was disregarded.
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Stepping into the Circle

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Alberta Council of Women's Shelters
Contains links to a series of eight modules and videos in the series In Conversation with Lewis Cardinal. Designed to educate staff and participants in Sharing Circles about Indigenous history, culture and knowledge. Topics include Indigenous worldviews, missing and murdered Indigenous women, treaty relations, building relationships, women in Indigenous societies, contemporary women's leadership, and the circle process.
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Strategic Implications and Considerations for Treaty Rights to Sustenance

Alternate Title
Between Keewatin and Tsilhqot'in: Reflections From the Centre of Turtle Island
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Michael Anderson
Presentation by the director of the Natural Resources Secretariat, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, which provides research, policy analysis and negotiation support. Duration: 37:42.
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A Study in Contrasts: A New Vision of Aboriginal Inclusion in Québec and the Continuing Federal Government Imposition of Extinguisment of Aboriginal Rights Across Canada

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee)
Looks at agreement to establish a new relationship between the Government of Québec and the Cree, 2002 Paix des Braves Agreement with Québec regarding benefits received from natural resources in the traditional territory.
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