Provincial & Territorial

Discusses the implications for the Aboriginal majority in Northern Quebec should the province separate from the rest of Canada.

Discusses Treaty 8, provincial government policies and initiatives to accommodate Aboriginal rights and interests, and initiatives of the resource sector.

Examines and explains how the aboriginal political culture in Northern Saskatchewan is a blend of organizational networks and family systems.

Briefly looks at experiences in Maine, New Zealand, Australia, and the Sami parliaments, with more in-depth look at the Canadian context. 2008 version.

Briefly looks at efforts made in Maine, Scandinavia, New Zealand and Canada to provide some form of political representation which would increase Aboriginals' ability to influence government operations. 1994 version.

Brief overview of efforts made in Scandinavia, New Zealand, Australia, Maine and Canada to increase Indigenous presence in government institutions. 1999 version.

Brief profiles of the following politicians: Joan Beatty, Buckley Belanger, Carole James, Bonnie Leonard, Len Marchand, Bob Nault, Charles Fox, and Steve Kakfi.

Discusses effective strategies and initiatives to help the educational needs of Aboriginal peoples.

Examines party preferences and reasons for variations. Data sources were aggregate Elections Manitoba vote returns in 2007 provincial election and survey conducted between March 2005 and December 2008.

Paper is based on the fundamental belief that Aboriginal rights are inherent rights that cannot be extinguished or terminated.

Paper is based on the fundamental belief that Aboriginal rights are inherent rights that cannot be extinguished or terminated.

Includes definitions of commonly used terms associated with aboriginal rights and provides information regarding the Aboriginal Rights Position Paper.

Examines Aboriginal issues pertinent to the development of oil and gas reserves within Alberta, such as unresolved First Nations Treaty and land claim issues and federal and provincial requirements for consultation on treaty and fiduciary obligations.

Examines changes in control in child and family services in Northern Manitoba.

Looks at the background of Aboriginal and Treaty rights and inherent right to self-government.

Presenter discusses the importance of developing public policy to increase Aboriginal participation in the economy, statistical overview of current situation, and issues surrounding the political will to address the problem.

Discusses problems being reported by Aboriginal communities concerning the expansion of oil and gas developments and the need for consultation with Aboriginal people.

Discussion of the ramifications of the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Tsilhqot’in Nation v. British Columbia. Chapter 17A from Proceedings of the 61st Annual Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Institute published by the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation.

Panel discussion with Jay Nelson, Krista Robertson and John Burrows on the Tsilhqot'in Nation v BC Supreme Court decision. Duration: 1:59:07.

Looks at changes to inherent limit and extension resulting from the Tsilhqot'in Nation v. British Columbia case. Focuses on changes to provincial jurisdiction over Aboriginal titled lands and land use.

Case study focuses on the relationship between the forest industry and First Nations' interests in land and natural resource in British Columbia.

Analysis of Aboriginal issues within the platforms of Saskatchewan's political parties during the 2003 Provincial Election.

Geography and Planning Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2014.

Sources of information were governmental reports and interviews with officials.

Evaluates sixteen communities in Alberta as part of initiative to assist Aboriginal communities prevent youth suicides through increasing cultural awareness activities and providing role models for youth.

Used 19 key informant interviews with experts, senior administrators and front-line workers to identify issues related to 12 sub-themes. Concludes with recommendations generated from responses.

Changes to the Act abandoned the contempt of "Indian blood" and instead used a system of registration. The prohibitions against certain practices, ceremonies, and wearing traditional clothing were removed. A decison was also made that if a matter was not in the Indian Act provincial law would then apply.

Document defines the consultation framework including a brief background summary, definition of the issues that will be addressed and the questions that will be used as a starting point for discussion at the meeting November 5 and 6, 2013.

Secondary Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 2016.

Examination of structure and operation of principal institutions of public government: the Legislative Assembly, the cabinet and bureaucracy from the mid-1970s to the 1990s.

Describes political traditions of First Nations living in the region, considers how cultural and material forces are impacting political cultures, and discusses how formal governments converge or diverge with political traditions.

Provides policies, decisions, and tools to develop strategies to advance the process of reconciliation between First Nations and the Crown.

Three papers: detailed description of settlements' governance systems, interview with Fred Martin on development of those systems, and comparison with other local governments.

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

Book review of: After Native Claims? The Implications of Comprehensive Claims Settlements For Natural Resources in British Columbia by Frank Cassidy and Norman Dale. To read review, scroll to page 94.

Agreement signed at Quebec on March 31, 2004.

Comments on a Memorandum of Understanding, signed by five of Saskatchewan's tribal councils and the government, with the goal of bringing employment to First Nation communities. Article found by scrolling to page 17.

Ed Broome was a government employee at the time the CCF government took power. He talks about the NDP programs in northern Saskatchewan, particularly government trading posts, the conversion of trading posts into cooperatives and his brief impressions of Norris and Brady.

Provides overview of the history of the Métis in Alberta followed by a discussion the Powley decision, the public and Conservative party's backlash against extending harvesting rights, the influence of the "Calgary School" of academics on provincial politics, and the denial of the Métis' historical presence in Southern Alberta.

Political Science Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 1995.

Book review of: Alberta's Métis Settlements Legislation: An Overview of Ownership and Management of Settlement Lands by Catherine E. Bell.

Allan Quandt has lived in northern Saskatchewan for over 30 years. He was a friend of Malcolm Norris and Jim Brady.

Allan Quandt discusses general problems of implementing programs in the north.

Contends that while the past 50 years of exhibits have been molded by collectors, promoters and merchants, the next 50 years will benefit from the involvement of Inuit artists and others. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 3.