Describes efforts to establish boundaries based on culture rather than the arbitrary borders between different jurisdictions.

Discusses personal experiences and framework in which government lawyers work on aboriginal issues.

Personal diary of Major Smith of the I.S.C. Toronto Brigade during the Brigade's march west. Observations include health of fellow soldiers, the weather, and the monotony of waiting for next orders. Brief entries after 23 April 1885, final entry on 18 May 1885. Diary has metal clasp, black cloth covers and marbleized end papers. Item found within folder 2 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Draft of statement by General Middleton dated 2 July 1885 at Fort Pitt expressing satisfaction with the officers and men who served under him during the Northwest Resistance. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Draft of statement by General Middleton, dated 4 July 1885, written while on board the steamer "Marquis" and pertaining to the death of Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Williams. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

A typed transcription of an article from the Saskatchewan Herald, 23 April 1885, by Wm. Laurie. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Historical note:

List of Canadian forces that took part in the "fights" during the Fenian Raids of 1866 and 1870, listing names and numbers of men in each unit.

Small notebook of "C" Company, Infantry School Corps, documenting daily 'officer of the day' postings, brigade orders from Lt.-Col. Otter, arrival of padres, daily lists of company orders and notification of church parades and target practice. All entries made from Battleford, NWT; most made by Lt. J.M. Sears and Lt. R.L. Wadmore. Entries made in black ink and primarily blue pencil. Item found within folder 2 of file Rebellion, 1885.

This item describes the state of the infantry brigade stationed at Camp Fort Pitt on 2 July 1885. Categories include members absent with / without leave, hospital attendants and casualities. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Historical note:

Verbatim report on the trial of Louis Riel, including witness testimony. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Coverage of the trial of Louis Riel, including an appeal of Riel's death sentence. Also covered is Poundmaker's trial in Prince Albert. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Articles include address from the citizens of Regina to General Middleton, and descriptions of those present in the courtroom on that day of Louis Riel's trial. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Copy of the Daily Leader; includes verbatim report on the trial of Louis Riel, including closing speeches of Counsel and a speech from Louis Riel. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Verbatim report on the trial of Louis Riel, including summary of defense tactic of insanity plea. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Verbatim report on the trial of Louis Riel, including Riel's sentencing. Also covered is Poundmaker and Thomas Scott's trial in Prince Albert. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Verbatim report on the trial of Louis Riel, including the reply of Christopher Robinson, prosecuting attorney. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Verbatim report on the trial of Louis Riel, including the prosecution closing their case. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Coverage of Poundmaker's trial in Prince Albert. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Verbatim report on the trial of Louis Riel, including covering witness testimony. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Verbatim report on the trial of Louis Riel, including judge's charge to jury and the final speech from Louis Riel. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Verbatim report on the trial of Louis Riel, including witness testimony. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Verbatim report on the trial of Louis Riel, including an editorial approving Riel's death sentence, and a continuation of Riel's final speech. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Greetings from the Mayor of Selkirk, MB, James Colceugh, applauding the forces members for their bravery for their country during the Northwest Resistance. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.

Book review of: Rebirth edited by Anne-Marie Mawhiney. A collection of presentations from the Third Annual Conference of the Institute of Northern Ontario Research and Development (INORD) of Laurentian University.

Concludes that the Metis Nation must build legitimacy internally amongst members and externally with the state.

Book review of: En Partenariat avec l'État: Les Expériences de Cogestion des Autochtones du Canada by Thierry Rodon. Review in French.

Book review of: Indian Government: Its Meaning in Practice by Frank Cassidy and Robert L. Bish.

Book review of: After Native Claims? The Implications of Comprehensive Claims Settlements for Natural Resources in British Columbia by Frank Cassidy and Norman Dale.

[Environment and Geography?] Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Manitoba, 2018.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of British Columbia, 2003.

Reports on whether to apply customary laws to Aboriginals and whether Aboriginal communities should have the power to apply customary laws for punishment and rehabilitation of Aboriginals. Recommends Aboriginal people have the final say in the recognition of customary law.

Discusses both the technical and common meanings of the term “recognition”, and examines a number of ways in which the existence, history and contributions of the Aboriginal people of Manitoba could be recognized by the Manitoba government.

Comments on reports released by two UN Special Rapporteurs that condemned the Government of Canada for specific inadequacies and failures with regards to Indigenous policies.

Canadian Art History Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 2004.

Presents recommendations that would provide support for significant and sustained Aboriginal economic development and an immediate stimulus to address the current economic crisis.

Recommends that focus should be on increasing access to alternative financing options, strengthening capacity to leverage different sources of financing, and comprehensive community planning for capital assets.

Provides statistics on access to all-season roads and regional energy grid, population living in suitable housing, and internet capability in Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Nunatsiavut, and Nunavik.Recommendations focus on coordinated investments, a dedicated investment fund, and supporting community capacity.

Makes recommendations under four themes: traditional foods, local food production, Federal subsidy and support programs, and project funding coordination and promotion.

Reports ongoing improvements of the Reconciliation Action Plan Program (RAP) to lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people through education, employment and business.

Looks at incorporating Aboriginal concepts of power, justice and decision making into provincial and federal government legislative institutions.

Questions what sort of restitution and reconciliation needs to occur if it is recognized that the Indian Residential System was genocidal.

Reviews the results of eight regional and one wrap-up dialogue which took place in 1999-2000. Dialogues were meant to explore different options to manage litigation and resolve cases of abuse.

Looks at the Ontario Provincial Police's investigation into the widespread abuse which took place at the notorious St. Anne's Indian Residential School located in northern Ontario and Federal government's refusal to release the documentation which would support survivors' compensation claims. CONTAINS DISTURBING CONTENT. Duration: 21:56.

Looks at the process aimed to reconcile Indigenous and non-Indigenous people and discusses the challenges and recommendations for all Australians to work together as equal partners.

Looks at the differences and the commonalities between individual, legal, and social reconciliation.

Comments on the proposed >Indigenous Languages Act

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