Self-Government

Presentation made at the Canadian Bar Association in 1992 examining the constitution, histories, and contemporary political processes of Aboriginal peoples in Canada.

Discusses the importance of traditional governance systems, and efforts for revising constitutions to support Indian Nations' sovereignty including changing the criteria for White Earth citizenship. Duration: 55:50. Includes transcript. Requires creation of free account to access materials.

Comments on the importance of political institutions for economic development.

Focuses on integrated resource management throughout comprehensive claim territories in the Arctic and Subarctic, with special attention on the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement and the Inuvialuit Final Agreement.

Looks at the expanded interest in tribal sovereignty and the reasons for becoming a framework for Indigenous issues. Joint issue with: Indigenous Studies Today Issue 1, Spring 2006.

Analysis of a survey of on-reserve opinions regarding the federal policy on Aboriginal self-government.

Article from 1993 Conference proceedings, discussing Metis rights to self-government, lands, and how these pertain to law and justice. 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.

Contends that methods used to re-structure the Navajo Nation could be adopted by other nations to modify their governance.

Chapter in book: Advancing Aboriginal Claims: Visions/Strategies/Directions edited by Kerry Wilkins.

Overview of Sami rights in Norway, Finland, Sweden and Russia regarding self-government recognition and implementation.

Law Thesis (L.L.M.)--York University, 1994.

Book based on presentations given at a colloquium of the same name. Part V contains Aboriginal content. To access chapter, scroll down to appropriate page. Chapter 36: Converging or Diverging Pathways to Aboriginal Self-Determination? Indigenous Peoples, Self-Government, and the Federation by Frances Abele and Michael J. Prince. (p.443) Chapter 37: Keynote Address on Nunavut: Convergence and Divergence in North America: Canada and the United States by Donat Savoie. ( p.

Examines service fragmentation due to poor inter-jurisdictional coordination, especially in cases where patients are moved to and from reserves, and makes recommendations for improvement. Public Policy Research Project (MPP)--Simon Fraser University, 2013.

Looks at traditional Maori systems of governance, effects of colonization, responses and political activism, and ramifications of The Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975.

Looks at the Pew Commission on Children in Foster Care Recommendations and efforts to address problems relating to children.

Looks at the benefits of economic cooperation between First Nations and local governments.

Describes how a different approach to Inuit aspirations resulted in an Agreement leading to the creation of Nunavut in 1999.

Introduces the strategic planning process through the development of a governance action plan.

Comments on the system of government and the interaction with the land the Cree of Northern Québec have.

Elders discuss: payment for chiefs; conduct of and assistance at ceremonies; need for respect towards ceremonies and ceremonial locations. No date given, probably in the early 1970's.

Wide-ranging discussion among elders touching on many topics including kinship; illegitimate children; ceremonialism; therole of the elder; financing the elder who incurs some costs associated with the organization of a ceremony.

Elders discuss concerns regarding: loss of Indian culture and traditions; failure to educate young Indians in traditionalways; young well-educated chiefs who will not take advice from elders.

Elders speak of their concerns regarding leadership on the reserves; new young leaders with education but no experience who ignore the elders and their advice; the failure to educate the young in traditional Indian ways.

Review of the Cree-Naskapi (of Quebec) Act.

Lengthy review (100 pages), is a background study for the Law Reform Commission of Canada's report on Aboriginal Peoples and Criminal Justice; covers wide range of topics, both historical and contemporary, concerning the Canadian justice system's treatment of Aboriginal peoples.

Political Science Thesis (M.A.)--The University of British Columbia, 2003.

Outlines guiding first principles by examining significant case law as well as discussing the inherent right to self-governance and steps toward reconciliation.

Education Thesis (M.A.)--Laurentian University, 1998.

Native Studies Thesis (M.A.)--The University of Manitoba, 2004. Explores concept of self-government with Cree Elders in northern Manitoba and discusses a Framework Agreement Initiative of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs.

Discusses Nunavut residents' expectations of land claims, the trends of support for the Nunavut Land Claim Agreement, and the structure of support for the agreement.

Assesses cultural harm under international law and human rights authority by looking at recovery in the colonial context, restoration of land-based and water based cultural practices, and regenerating Indigenous nationhood.

Discusses cases from Calder to Sparrow, but suggests that Van der Peet is a step backwards in the fight for the right to self government.

Explores the incompatibility of traditional knowledge with Western, Euro-Canadian governance processes.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 1994.

Discusses some of the challenges faced when attempting to establish self-determination and jurisdiction over law and justice.

Looks at the Siksika Nation, Kativk Regional Government and United Native Nations.

Looks at the challenges to practical applications of ecological knowledge by Aboriginal land managers.

Book review of: Dances with Dependency by Calvin Helin. Scroll to page 203 to read review.

Book review of: Dances with Dependency: Out of Poverty through Self-Reliance by Calvin Helin.

Film about Conferences on the Constitutional Rights of the Aboriginal Peoples of Canada. Duration: 57:18

Film about the 1980s Canadian constitutional negotiations and self-government. Duration: 50:08.

Canadian Heritage and Development Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Trent University, 1999. Examines transition of a culturally integrated traditional Ojibwa community in southeastern Ontario to contemporary Ojibwa First Nation of Alderville.

Presenter discusses how the decision aligns with or fails to meet some of the standards set out in international law and human rights instruments, the issue of Indigenous self-definition and membership, and implications in terms of right to traditional lands, territories and resources. Duration: 49:23. Presentation is part of the conference "Daniels: In and Beyond the Law" held at University of Alberta, Jan. 26-27, 2017.

Article provides two case studies of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and their demographic and socioeconomic data initiatives to create locally and culturally relevant data for decision making.

Discusses Malcolm Norris and his political views, his involvement with the Neestow Project, his visions for the future, his family, his frustrations and short-comings.

Discussion on the performance-based budgeting process for tribal administration and program service delivery that focuses on strategic planning. Duration: 23:19. Includes textual transcript. Requires creation of a free account to access materials.