Natural Resources

Book review of: Hidden in Plain Sight: Contributions of Aboriginal Peoples to Canadian Identity and Culture edited by Cora J. Voyageur, David R. Newhouse and Dan Beavon.

Canadian Heritage and Development Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Trent University, 1998.

Interdisciplinary Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Victoria, 2007.

Looks various groups and individuals helping to transform Bolivia since the return of democracy that ended military dictatorship. To access this article, scroll down to page 6.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia, 1985.

Book review of, Home is the Hunter: The James Bay Cree and Their Land by Hans M. Carlson.

Uses the Alberta oil sands and Treaty Eight as an example of how adhering to the treaty terms could result in environmental and social benefits for all Canadians and make the country a leader in sustainability and climate governance.

Examines the benefit of incorporating the knowledge of Aboriginal peoples in protected areas establishment and management, for both ecological and cultural survival.

Highlights the process of political change in an attempt to recognize the legitimacy of indigenous knowledge in resource management.

Overview of project which gathered information from traditional knowledge holders to identify concepts and information needed to define Inuit food security and overarching drivers of security and insecurity.

Natural Resource Management Thesis (M.N.R.M.)--Natural Resources Institute, University of Manitoba, 2010.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia, 1993.

Reports of the human rights situation in Ethiopia and Eritrea as well as Canadian business interests. To access this article scroll down to page 48.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--McGill University, 1983.

Discusses the colonial marginalization of "country foods" and the resulting food insecurity in Inuit communities in Nunavut. Geography [Honours] Thesis (B.A)--McGill University, 2016.

Argues that Western governments are faced with two choices: meaningful engagement with the principle free, prior and informed consent or facing large-scale shutdowns from alliances of Indigenous peoples, environmentalists and concerned citizens.

Meant for communities considering entering into a contract with a Canadian mining company, but many of the issues and processes are also relevant to other industry sectors and contexts. Contains information on: project analysis; preparing for negotiations and establishing negotiating position; conducting negotiations; reaching and implementing agreements; and maintaining relationships. "Summer 2015 edition."

Organizers, supporters and observers discuss issues surrounding the movement. Duration: 54:09.

Discusses different investment and distribution models and their positive and negative impacts on Indigenous communities. Includes literature review, assessment of sustainability, and reports results of survey and follow-up interviews from 21 First Nations that had signed an IBA prior to 2016.

Examines the tensions between Aboriginal environmental justice with non-renewable resource development and the recognition and reconciliation of Aboriginal interests.

Presents criticism of IBA's by considering the privatization of federal duty to consult, the trend to have market-based solutions for social suffering, and the limiting of political and legal channels.

Geography Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Waterloo, 2006.

Rural Planning and Development Major Research Paper (M.Sc.)--The University of Guelph, 2013.

Examines how communities can achieve greater self-determination and improve their local economic outcomes.

Outlines factors contributing success of Indigenous-led assessments. Includes three case studies: review by Tłı̨chǫ of Fortune Mineral's proposed NICO Mine Project (co-managed with the Crown), review by Glencore and Inuit of the Sivumut Project (co-development model with proponent), and review by Squamish Nation of Woodfibre LNG Project (independent).

History and Classics Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 1999.

Review draws mainly on books and published articles in scholarly journals, but also includes consultants' reports, government documents, theses and press articles.

Assesses impact of a land use study. Interview method used to gather site specific data from Elders and current land users to gain an understanding of the community's relationship to the land.

Discusses First Nations land use planning; and looks at how the Lil’wat Nation is implementing aspects of its land use plan by taking advantage of provincial strategic planning initiatives.

Looks at institutional arrangements created by the Agreement and how they affect harvesting rights, management of wildlife and habitat, wildlife research, and assessment of environmental impacts of development. Gives special attention to wildlife co-management mechanisms which represent interests of both government and the Inuvialuit.

Speaker compares various provincial policies and argues that while there are many differences in a general sense, they are moving in the same direction. Duration: 59:32.

Looks at a public policy tool, UNDRIP, for developing national policy to support resource and land management consultations that are based on free, prior and informed consent.

Discusses how First Nation members remain concerned that their traditional territories are susceptible to the interests of others.

Presents results from research into the perspectives on environmental assessments of Canadian indigenous peoples, in particular British Columbia’s West Moberly First Nations, the Halfway River First Nation and the Treaty 8 Tribal Association.

Special Indivdualized Program Thesis (Ph.D.)--Concordia University, 2011.

Environment and Geography Thesis (M.E.)--Univeristy of Manitoba, 2010.

Film about the Québec Provincial Police (QPP) raid on the Restigouche Reserve in June 1981 due to disputes over the salmon-fishing rights of the Micmac people. This film deal with mature subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised. Duration: 45:57.

Thesis (M.A.)--Dalhousie University, 2015.

Outlines strategy to help ensure that Aboriginal people benefit from natural resource exploration and development. Focuses on four priority areas: connecting communities with industry, strengthening framework for collaboration, developing human capital, and promoting information sharing and awareness.

Press release relating to the first Joint General Assembly of the Indian Brotherhood of the Northwest Territories and Metis and Non-Status Native Association of the Northwest Territories. Ten resolutions were passed concerning land claims, economic development, local government and education.

Material gathered from a random selection of 500 items making reference to "Indians" during a nine month period.

Contends that the rights and responsibilities of self-government belong to the tribal governments including the right to make their own decisions.

"National publication for the Indians of Canada." Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record . Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.