Self-Government

By ranking First Nation communities the researchers at the Frontier Centre for Public Policy analyze information intended to "help point [communities] in the direction of better governance practices."

Focuses on the structure and functions of the Métis Settlements General Council, which was established by legislation enacted by the Alberta legislature in 1990. Based on series of interviews with the executive, members, administrators, and individuals involved in framing of settlements legislation.

Examines whether exercising right of self-government is subject to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Reviews research on aboriginal governments from 1975-1990 and discusses three core areas of research: aboriginal communities and their governments, components of governance and the wider policy environment.

Case study of the Aboriginal-controlled Nishnawbe-Aski First Nation's Crisis Team program.

Editorial suggests that people living where local governance exists in First Nations communities have better health outcomes.

Investigates the diversity needed to accommodate differences in cultural expectations, geography and health service needs.

Presents historical, judicial and policy arguments to support the devolution of provincial authority over housing to the Aboriginal Housing Management Association and provides four examples of self-government initiatives and lessons learned from the successes or failures of such models.

Looks at the links between foreign policy, Indigenous peoples and Quebec. Scroll down to page 107 to read article.

Looks at an environmental assessment system, that aids in balancing the use of scientific and Aboriginal knowledge, to foster meaningful Aboriginal participation in federal and provincial environmental assessment procedures.

Book review of: Aboriginal Law Handbook by Shin Imai, Katherine Logan and Gary Stein.

Community and Regional Planning Thesis (M.A.)--The University of British Columbia, 1999.

Looks at how the law can assist with the development of self-government rights.

Examines the extent to which advances in Aboriginal/non-Aboriginal relationships and Aboriginal forestry have been made over the past decade; and looks at the co-existence as a framework for Aboriginal/non-Aboriginal relations in sustainable forest management.

Engineering Thesis (M.Sc.)-- University of British Columbia, 2008.

Author compares Quebec and First Nations aspirations to be recognized as nations within Canada.

Includes discussion of historical context, contemporary (1994) population and socio-economic conditions, funding arrangements and jurisdictions, and recommendations for facilitating movement towards self-government.

Examines sentencing circles and their potential to change the lives of victims, offenders, and community; also looks at a new relationship between community and government.

Article from 1993 Conference proceedings, discussing cultural conflicts inherent in the justice system and suggesting "not only must we undertake reforms to the exiting system ... reforms that allow and empower Aboriginal people." Excerpt from Continuing Poundmaker & Riel's Quest: Presentations Made at a Conference on Aboriginal Peoples and Justice compiled by Richard Gosse, James Youngblood Henderson, Roger Carter.

Looks at past health care services and current health worker training courses.

Reviews changes that have taken place since the signing of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement using various indicators such as income, education, and life expectancy.

Webinar discusses the history of Aboriginal rights and identifies current trends, focusing on the 1970s to the present. Duration: 4:37.

Discusses various legal decisions relating to Aboriginal rights.

Book review of: Aboriginal Rights and Self-Government edited by Curtis Cook and Juan D. Lindau.

Uses the example of the Canadian arctic waterways to argue that a country's claim to sovereignty can be weakened or strengthened by how it deals with aboriginal rights.

Examines the relationship between the values, principles, and beliefs underlying traditional practices and intellectual products of Aboriginal people, the concept of property in Aboriginal culture, and the concepts of tradition and change in contemporary Aboriginal society in relation to the resurgence in Aboriginal self-governance.

Reviews decisions made by the Supreme Court which impact Aboriginal peoples in Canada.

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.

Topics covered include history, treaties, land claims, Indian Act, self-government, demographic/socio-economic profile, rights, and labour issues.

Contains links to background papers and summary of outcomes from sectoral sessions which covered the topics of: self-government, economic development, housing, education and health.

Law Thesis (LL.M.)--York University, 2005.

Looks at the need to couple self determination with adequate, affordable housing for Aboriginals and all Canadians.

Discusses incorporating individual experiences and circumstances into discussions of collective self-determination and what strategies are needed to move forward.

Shows that the recognition of Aboriginal self-determination is justifiable under existing public international law.

Looks at the premise of Canadian law and policy relating to Aboriginal people and how responsibility for international human rights is not being upheld.

Model for off-reserve population proposes political structures and processes, possible resources for governmental functions, land base solutions and relations with other levels of government.

Revised version. Originally published 1999.

Summary of the background, analysis and federal processes related to self-government. Based on the report of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples (RCAP).

Traces the progress in attaining self-government between 1975 and 1995 and presents an overview of developments in selected provinces/territories, as well as urban, off-reserve areas.

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

Political Science Thesis (M.A.)--Dalhousie University, 1996.

Highlights the differences between American and Canadian concepts of identity and the effects on the Nisga'a Treaty process.

Article from 1993 Conference proceedings, discussing self-government challenges in the context of the "urban social crisis," inherent rights, shifting demography and future prospects for change. Excerpt from Continuing Poundmaker & Riel's Quest: Presentations Made at a Conference on Aboriginal Peoples and Justice compiled by Richard Gosse, James Youngblood Henderson, Roger Carter.

Covers arrangements under the Indian Act, the Sechelt Indian Band Self-Government Act, the Cree/Naskapi (of Quebec) Act, and the Kativik Act.