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Native History, Native Claims and Self-Determination

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Thomas R. Berger
BC Studies, no. 57, British Columbia a Place For Aboriginal Peoples?, Spring, 1983, pp. 10-23
Description
Discuss the history of rights to land, claims and contemporary provincial policies impacting on them.
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The Native Land Policies of Governor James Douglas

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Cole Harris
BC Studies, no. 174, Summer, 2012, pp. 101-122
Description
Douglas was responsible for treaties on Vancouver Island and establishment of reserves on mainland British Columbia. He was much more generous when allotting land than those that followed and reserves were made smaller almost immediately.
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Native Lands and Livelihoods in British Columbia

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Cole Harris
Historical Geography, vol. 30, Indigenous Peoples: Contested Lands, Contested Identities, 2002, pp. [15]-32
Description
Discusses the variety of reasons for many small reserves rather than a few larger ones.
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Native Leadership About to Undergo Change

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, December 13, 2002, p. A19
Description
Conjecture about who the next leaders will be and lists some embarrassing examples of Canada's present day treatment of First Nations.
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Native-Owned Casino Best Bet for Saskatoon

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Star-Phoenix, February 28, 2003, p. A15
Description
Supports the proposal of the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority to build a casino in Saskatoon.
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Native Policy Withdrawn

Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 6, no. 11, November 1976, p. 5
Description
Following meetings, Saskatchewan agreed to withdraw a proposed Native Policy and allow the people to develop their own policy.
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Natural Resource Management Agreements in First Nations' Territories

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Laurie K. Montour
Description
Examples were chosen based upon geographic representativity, types of natural resources, aspiration, and success or lack of it. Looks at agreements from Saskatchewan, Ontario, British Columbia, New Mexico, Northwest Territories, and one that is general to the United States.
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Navigating Government Services: The "Lived Experience" of Urban Aboriginal Families in Fredericton, New Brunswick: Final Report

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Lisa Jodoin
Description
Study involved interviews and focus groups with 32 community members and front-line service providers both in Aboriginal organizations and government. Themes which emerged were health, parenting supports, mobility, and employment, as well as three overarching issues: service gaps and barriers, funding gaps, and impermanence of programs and funding.
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NDP Can't Take for Granted First Nations Votes

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, October 12, 2007, p. A13
Description
Comments on the effects of changing Aboriginal demographics and past governmental policies on the 2007 Saskatchewan provincial election and party platforms.
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NDP Doing Nothing to Retain Native Support

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, May 28, 2004, p. A17
Description
Discusses the history between Saskatchewan political parties and First Nations' people, why people vote NDP and what they expect from the party.
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Negative Capability: of Provinces and Land Reserves for the Indians

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kerry Wilkins
Indigenous Law Journal, vol. 1, no. 1, Spring, 2002, pp. 57-111
Description
Discusses Federal versus Provincial powers over "land reserved for the Indians" which may include not only Reserves, but any land subject to claims of Aboriginal title.
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“Never mind the logic, give me the numbers”: Former Australian Health Ministers’ Perspectives on the Social Determinants of Health

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Frances E. Baum
Paul Laris
Matthew Fisher
Lareen Newman
Colin MacDougall
Social Science & Medicine, vol. 87, June 2013, pp. 138-146
Description
Study involved qualitative interviews with Federal, State or Territory representatives. Found that while most exhibited some awareness of issues, actions taken to reduce health disparities were limited.
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New Bearings on Northern Scholarship

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Aron Senkpiel
N. Alexander Easton
Northern Review, no. 1, 1988, pp. 9-26
Description
Discusses the content and editorial policies of this new peer reviewed journal.
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New Era Talk in B.C. Is a Page From the Fed's Book

Alternate Title
New Era Talk in British Columbia Is a Page From the Fed's Book
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Paul Barnsley
Windspeaker, vol. 20, no. 4, August 2002, p. 10
Description

Comments on the treaty talks between First Nations peoples and British Columbia government. 

Continuation of article on page 6 entitled Does the New Language Mean a New Approach?

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.10.

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New Relationships with Aboriginal People and Communities in B.C.: Measuring Outcomes 2010-2011

Alternate Title
New Relationships with Aboriginal People and Communities in British Columbia
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation [British Columbia]
Description
Measures and reports on five keys areas: improving Crown - Aboriginal relationships, education, housing and infrastructure, health and economic opportunities. Includes data for Métis and urban Aboriginal people. Related material: Annual Report on Progress, 2010-2011.
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New Relationships with Aboriginal People and Communities in British Columbia: Annual Report on Progress [2007-2013]

Alternate Title
New Relationships with Aboriginal People and Communities in B.C.: Annual Report on Progress
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation British Columbia
Description
Looks at progress in communities affected by the Transformative Change Accord and the Métis Nation Relationship Accord in five keys areas: improving Crown - Aboriginal relationships, education, housing and infrastructure, health and economic opportunities.
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Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage: Heritage Web Site

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Faculty of Arts
Memorial University; J.R. Smallwood Foundation; HISTOR!CA
Description
Study of the province includes aboriginal peoples, natural environment, society and culture, exploration, government and the arts. Also included are a glossary, games page, search page and gazetteer.
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The Next Northern Challenge: The Reality of the Provincial North

Alternate Title
Commentary (Macdonald-Laurier Institute) ; April 2014
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ken Coates
Greg Poelzer
Description
Discusses the fact that, while northern regions generate significant resource revenue, they remain politically and socially marginalized.
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The Nisga'a Final Agreement

E-Books
Author/Creator
Mary C. Hurley
p. 33
Description
Outlines the historical background to the Final Agreement, selected provisions, issues of concern and judicial proceedings related to the Final Agreement.
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The Nisga'a Treaty: Competing Claims Ignored!

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Neil Sterritt
BC Studies, no. 120, The Nisgaa Treaty, Winter, 1998/1999, pp. 73-97
Description
Looks at evidence for the legitimate boundaries between Nisga'a, Gitanyow and Gitksan territorial areas.
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Nishnawbe-Aski Nation: Part 1

Alternate Title
Confrontations Over Resources Development: Ipperwash Inquiry
Part 1: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Wally M. McKay
Description
Discusses resource development, blockades and social problems.
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No Time For Mark: The Gap Between Policy and Practice

Alternate Title
Special Investigation Report (Saskatchewan Advocate for Children and Youth) ; May, 2015
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Bob Pringle
Description
Report looks into the death of Evander Lee Daniels while in the care of the Ministry of Social Services.
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Northern Assets: Transportation Infrastructure in Remote Communities

Alternate Title
Report (Conference Board of Canada) ; December 2011
[Conference Board of Canada Publication ; 12-139]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Marta Bristow
Vijay Gill
Description
Highlights the challenges facing northern transportation that result from higher costs, limited capacity and a harsh climate.
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Northern British Columbia in an Era of Global Change

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Gary N. Wilson
Tracy Summerville
Northern Review, no. 38, Political and Economic Change in Canada’s Provincial North, 2014, pp. 223-238
Description
Looks at the capacity to handle opportunities and challenges that come along with economic diversification, the Asia Pacific Gateway and Corridor, and the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline.
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Northern Flood Agreement Case Study in a Treaty Area: Phase II Report: Contemporary Aboriginal Land, Resource and Environmental Regimes Origins, Problems and Prospects: Final Report

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
P.M. Larcombe
Description
Discusses rights and benefits under the agreement, compares intended to actual implementation, identifies key issues, and makes recommendations for future agreements. Agreement between Canada, Province of Manitoba, Manitoba Hydro, and Northern Flood Committee reached as a result of hydro-electric mega project.
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Northern Political Culture?: Political Behaviour in Nunavut

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ailsa Henderson
Etudes Inuit Studies, vol. 28, no. 1, Art et représentation / Art and Representation, 2004, pp. 133-154
Description
Analyzes the political behaviour in the North and compares voter turnout for various elections in relation to southern Canada.
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The Northern Research Endowment Fund and Fellowship Grants, 1992-2007: Reflections on the Initiative for Northern Studies in the Yukon

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
John Stager
Northern Review, no. 29, Northern Research Institute: Fifteen Years of Building Yukon Research Capacity, Fall, 2008, pp. 159-166
Description
Provides a history of the fund and fellowship grants established to stimulate "scholarly research in the humanities, social, pure and applied sciences that is directly relevant to Yukon".
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Note: Implementing Aboriginal Self-Government Taxation and Service Responsibility in British Columbia

Alternate Title
Implementing Aboriginal Self-Government Taxation and Service Responsibility in British Columbia
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robert L. Bish
Canadian Public Administration, vol. 36, no. 3, Fall, 1993, pp. 451-460
Description
Focuses on the taxation of leasehold property as a method of gaining revenue and the ramifications of the number of actors involved (federal, provincial, municipal).
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