Natural Resources

A total of 136 elders' interviews were read for reference to treaty mineral rights. Of these, 58 were either not concerned with an Indian understanding of treaty or did not deal specifically with minerals.

Author uses various anthropological and historical sources to throw some light on the way in which the Indians of the Treaty 6 and 7 regions might have interpreted the treaty promises.

Focus of work by John Joseph Mathews. Culture and Communications Thesis (M.A.)--Södertörn University, 2016.

Overview of the privatization of Bolivian state oilfields and the ensuing conflicts and negotiations between oil companies and Indigenous peoples. For access to this article scroll down to page 36.

Discusses the implementation, negotiation and content, and legal regulatory and policy framework of IBAs (Impact and Benefit Agreements).

Reports findings of survey which asked 23 questions about the Calls to Justice. Topics were: culture, health and wellness, policing, corrections, media and social influencers, education, child welfare, natural resource extraction, human security, and rights.

Bried overview of activist's thoughts on corporate engagement and shareholder activism for creating social change and respecting Indigenous rights and interests.

Law Thesis (L.L.M.)--University of Calgary, 1999.

Study presents SCED experience with one fishing-dependent First Nations community on Canada's Pacific coast. [One or more images have been omitted from this article due to copyright restrictions. These images are accessible in the print version of this journal.]

Discusses the official creation of, "ALESKAM" in 1993 which consists of Aleuts, Eskimos and Kamchadal peoples and how political changes impacted methods of natural resource development.

Reports on how forestry development is negatively impacting Pygmy lifestyles to varying degrees. To access this article scroll down to page 8.

Showcases two northern resource-based companies that have been recognized for their Aboriginal relations efforts.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.25.

Study looked at the experiences and attitudes of six non-Indigenous South Australian Government employees responsible for natural resource management.

Environmental Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Dalhousie University, 1998.

Describes the history of United States Native American education policies, calling them "cultural genocide", and the abandonment of the policies in the 1930s. The article also explains the continuing economic exploitation of Native American resources in the 21st century.

Brief summary of study which involved interviews with 75 individuals representing First Nations, provincial and federal governments and industry. Discusses progress to-date, pressures, barriers, and recommendations. Includes case study of Saskatchewan.

Discusses the Mackenzie Gas Project including environmental and socio-economic matters, development fields, routing and land matters, and disposition.

Discussion of what base indicators should be used to develop a baseline picture of social change in the Yellowknife Dene First Nation.

Geography and Environmental Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 2000.

Looks at the interaction between the provincial government and Aboriginal Albertans regarding resource development.

Geography Thesis (M.A.)--University of Calgary, 2005.

Geography Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 1997.

Teacher's guide for use with Thirst, a short documentary by Gail Maurice about the lack of clean, safe water in First Nations communities. Focuses on Keewaywin First Nation in northern Ontario.

Planning Thesis (MES)--University of Waterloo, 2015.

Rural Economy Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 1998.

Looks at a Saskatchewan First Nation partnering with Western Lakota Energy Service to create employment and wealth. Article located by scrolling to page 13.

Political Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--Queen's University, 2010.

Tony Wood was an employee of the Saskatchewan government and was associated with the school for prospectors. He was a friend of Norris and Brady.

Tony Wood was an employee of the Saskatchewan government and was associated with the school for prospectors. He was a friend of Norris and Brady.

Documents sixteen case studies and highlights innovative tools and approaches developed to help local communities address critical challenges that affect their natural and cultural resources.

Letters and circulars from M. Christianson, General Superintendent of Agencies; T.R.L. McInnes, Secretary, Office of the General Superintendent; Harold W. McGill, Director; all of the Indian Affairs Branch, Department of Mines and Resources. Also included are letters from R.S. Davis, Indian Agency, Punnichy, Saskatchewan; and F.C. Middleton, MD, Deputy Registrar General, Department of Public Health, Government of Saskatchewan.

Relates the hardships encountered by the author in doing anthropological research within and for Native American nations.

Discusses the evolving relationship between the industry and Indigenous peoples, gives examples of successful initiatives, and makes recommendations to the Government of Canada for facilitating future development.

Looks at connections between Aboriginal self-determination, sustainable development, and use of traditional ecological knowledge (TEK).

Contends that while "good practices" maybe generalized, each case situation is dependant on the community context and strategic approach to development.

Discusses position regarding lands taken up for settlement by the Crown, the Natural Resources Transfer Agreement, reconciliation, infringements, traditional territories, legal principles and compensation.

Insights into how sustainable prosperity can be achieved in the North.

Geography, Planning and Environment Thesis (M.P.P.P.A.)--Concordia University, 2005.

Explores First Nations' participation in current planning and management of parks which are located in traditional territories and how their concerns and interests might be better addressed.

Natural Resources Management Thesis (M.N.R.M.)--University of Manitoba, 1998.

Outlines basic characteristics of trading centres, identifies and describes previously unrecognized ones.

Authors address the myths surrounding aboriginal peoples' relationships with the environment through use of a case study of the Vuntut Gwitchin which illustrates ideology, resource use and management practice.

Presents a paper that was prepared for the National Aboriginal Forestry Association Conference "Celebrating Partnerships" in Prince Albert. The paper defines traditional knowledge (TK) and looks at how it incorporates into environmental management.

Based on three sources: literature review; interviews with traditional knowledge researchers and Cumulative Environmental Management Association (CEMA) members and staff; and case study of the Biodiversity Traditional Knowledge Study. Revised edition.

Website includes links to Background, TUS (Traditional Use Studies) in Alberta, The Alberta Studies, and Multimedia.

Various modes of transport: sleds and Skidoos. [Rankin Inlet, NU]

An assortment of sleds and Skidoos [at Rankin Inlet, NU]. Part of the "Inuit of Keewatin" series (#20).