Provincial & Territorial

Agreement between Aboriginal leaders, federal and provincial governments signed November, 2005. Goals included extending life expectancy, reducing suicide, diabetes and infant mortality.

Discussion paper submitted to Part Two of the Ipperwash Inquiry, which was established to look into events surrounding the death of Dudley George during a protest over land rights.

Held as the result of a recommendation from the Ipperwash Inquiry. Discussion centred around the establishment of a body to mediate treaty disputes.

Lists specific expectations for Kindergarten to Grade 12 students in the subject areas of treaty relationships, spirit and intent of treaties, historical context, and treaty promises and provisions.

All 26 First Nations taking part in the 1992 Saskatchewan Treaty Land Entitlement Framework Agreement ratified their individual agreements by 1995.

Law Thesis (LL.M.)--University of Toronto, 2005.

Questions a referendum proposed by B. C. treaty negotiators, arguing that the rights of a minority (First Nations) were being placed in front of a majority (constituents) and that some questions asked address rights already affirmed in Canadian courts and the Constitution.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.11.

Environmental Major Paper (MES) -- York University, 2016.

History of sharing forest resources, including agreements, opportunities, problems, case studies and exceptions, and recommendations.

Book review of The True Story of Canada's "War" of Extermination on the Pacific plus the Tsilhqot'in and Other First Nations Resistance by Tom Swanky. Entire book review section on one pdf. To access this review scroll to p. 217.

Treaty and land claims agreement between Canada, British Columbia and Tsawwassen First Nation.

Reviews the Supreme Court of Canada's landmark decision in the case Tsilhqot'in v. British Columbia in which the Zeni Gwet'in Tsilhqot'in have Aboriginal Title to much of their traditional territory.

Brief discussion of Supreme Court of Canada's landmark decision in the case Tsilhqot'in v. British Columbia in which the Zeni Gwet'in Tsilhqot'in have Aboriginal Title to 200,000 hectares of traditional territory in northern B.C. and rights to land use.

Legal Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 2015.

Booklet relating to the Tsimshian people of northern coastal BC, describing various aspects of Tsimshian culture such as daily subsistence, spirituality, shamanism, family life and legends.

Human and Social Development Thesis (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 2007.

Public Policy Thesis (MPP)--University of Saskatchewan, 2016.

File contains two negatives showing two Prince Albert, SK women who were elected to the Executive of the Saskatchewan Indian Women's Association. The photographs were taken on July 14, 1972.

Examines events leading to the formation of two provisional governments: the Assiniboine Council in 1868 and the other by Riel in 1869.

Describes the CCF governments' attempt to assimilate the First Nation and Métis populations into mainstream Canadian society.

Signed on May 29th, 1993.

Submission to Cali Tzay, Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Landscape Architecture Thesis (M.L.A.)--The University of Guelph, 2002.

Provides overview of the history of rights negotiations and how the roles and responsibilities of Aboriginal governments relate to the territorial government. Includes specific information on each of the negotiations underway with the Inuvialuit, Gwich'in, Sahtu, Dehcho, Acho Dene Koe First Nation, and the Métis.

Topics covered include: overview of the duty, cumulative effects, accommodation, roles of tribunals, strength of claim, and industry's role in consultation. Duration: 53:43.

Designed to help communities and their leaders: understand the environmental assessment process, how First Nations can be effectively involved, regimes under agreements and acts, and regulatory processes. Some information is specific to the British Columbia context.

Feminist and Gender Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Ottawa, 2017.

Leadership and Training Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2005.

Authors of this study examine the tensions, concerns, and cultural factors around dog management in a community in Nunavik, Quebec; following this community assessment they work to articulate an EcoHealth approach to this issue that will engage the myriad of factors surround the controversy. Text in French.

Examines issues and implications related to the transfer of political authority to the governments of the Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. Issues include autonomy, integration, responsibility, accountability and capacity.

Presents the declaration as adopted by the U.B.C.I.C. General Assembly held in Courtenay, British Columbia, May 17, 1976.

Describes the events, activist groups, and preceding organizations which influenced the formation of the Union.

Discusses a series of events that took place between May and November of 1995 leading up to the eviction of Oscar Lathlin, a Cree member of the opposition from the Manitoba's Legislative Assembly.

Reveals the unsuitability of J. A. N. Provencher as Commissioner of Indian Affairs, the criminal allegations brought against him and the inquiry that led to his dismissal in 1878.

Looks at how the Province of British Columbia handles duty to consult and accommodate First Nations when activities impose on treaty rights or aboriginal title. Based on case law as of April 2010. To be used in conjunction with Guide to Involving Proponents When Consulting First Nations.

Discusses study commissioned as part of Ontario's diabetes strategy to develop tools and interventions to support Toronto's Aboriginal community.

Two year study identified challenges and determined practical solutions for policy makers and service providers.

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Analyzes two programs, the Wichitowin in Edmonton and Aboriginal Visioning in Winnipeg, in terms of their ability to determine and carry out community goals. Excerpt from Well-Being in the Urban Aboriginal Community: Fostering Biimaadiziwin edited by David Newhouse, Kevin FitzMaurice, Tricia McGuire-Adams, Daniel Jetté. Originally presented at the 2011 National Research Conference on Urban Aboriginal Peoples.

A Regina Local of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians was formed to focus on issues and rights for off-reserve Treaty Indians.

Divided into six sections: context and background; policy landscape; friendship centre movement; process for collaborative report development; findings and recommendations; and conclusion.

Reports on housing need and homelessness, spending and counts for federal and provincial government programs, and unit costs. Accompanying material: Supplementary Information.

Political Science Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alberta, 1997.

Looks at different ways to understand Ontario First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Policy Framework (2007) using Foucauldian theoretical perspectives.

Native Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alberta, 2018.