Self-Government

City Planning Thesis (M.C.P.)--University of Manitoba, 2004.

Discusses important documents regarding Aboriginal governance during the last three decades including key emerging themes, policy issues, and areas in need of further research.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--Tulane University, 2003.

Focuses on the Band's approach to governance, land use and cultural development. Paper from Regional Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Research 2006: Proceedings of the Annual Regional Entrepreneurship Research Exchange.

Science Thesis (M.Sc.)--Arizona State University, 2015.

Impact of education and systematic planning on economic and political self-reliance as observed at UBC's School of Community and Regional Planning.

Historical background of claim presented to the Indian Claims Commission (ICC) concerning the validity of the surrender of the reserve to the Crown. No inquiry was conducted as the claim was accepted for negotiation under the Specific Claims Policy. (French version) Commissioners include: Roger J. Augstine, Daniel J. Bellegarde, and Renée Dupuis. [These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]

Resource Management and Environmental Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of British Columbia (Vancouver), 2014.

Discusses reasons to exercise governance over environmental issues to protect the environment and natural resources that are integral to Aboriginal peoples’ culture.

Focuses on the interpretation of Section 35 arising from the the Sparrow decision.

Looks at the history and policy of health transfers agreements and the continuing and emerging problems associated with them.

Reviews the consequence of defining Aboriginal goals using "western" or non-Aboriginal terms of reference and expressions.

Examines how this novel about sexual abuse against Native women disrupts readers and scholars' expectations. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 25.

An interview with Ernest Debassigae who recounts the history of the Manitoulin Island Indians and problems with Indian agents. Transcribed by Joanne Greenwood.

Talks about governance and not losing any of the privileges and rights from the Royal Proclamation to the Indian Act and getting out from its legacy. Answers questions about what will happen to Indian Affairs funding of initiatives already in place. (7 minutes).

Looks at the Choctaw Nation in Mississippi with an unemployment rate of zero percent and a language retention rate of 90 %. It describes how things could change in Eskasoni and looks at the process of economic development. Duration: 9:00.

Looks at Keys to Success and a governance system that works on the Mi'kmaw system. Duration: 5:00.

Looks at capable Governing Institutions, stable government and the legacy of Indian Affairs and the Indian Act. Duration: 8:00.

Examines the need for an auditor general, potential benefits, and options for design and establishment of the institution as part of a new fiscal relationship between First Nations and the Government of Canada.

Looks the impacts of continuing colonialism on Indigenous rights.

Reports on content and format of current ethical guidelines and directions for further development.

Analyzes the relationship between ethnicity and gender in two peripheral contexts, among Basotho women of Lesotho and Navajo women of the American Southwest.

Looks at three case studies: Mt. Milligan Mine Project, Keness Mine Project and the Huckleberry Mine Development.

Comments on the three primary components of the Strategy: policy development and support, community-based program funding agreements, and the Aboriginal Justice Learning Network.

Assess the implementation of the 1995 Inherent Right Policy using three self-governing communities.

Includes action plan (2006) which lists individual evaluation conclusions and recommendations, program responses, and actions required.

Use of the constraints-needs model in assessment of the program, recommendations for improvement and tribal versus regional administration.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Denver, 2001.

Examines the right of self determination in the United Nations Declaration and outlines two types of constitutive processes that should sharply reduce the human rights violations experienced by indigenous peoples.

Concludes that four problems must be addressed: level of commitment to self-government by other governments, clear policy and process to achieve recognition for the purpose of negotiations, issues related to funding and other resources, and the need for mechanisms for longer term relations.

Thesis (Ph.D)--University of Tasmania, 2009.

Looks at Riel's exile in 1870 after the Red River Rebellion; examines the tensions between French and English Canada over Riel's execution; and discusses the two statues which serve as a metaphor for the relationship between liberal and colonial dynamics in Canada political history.

Looks at Riel's exile in 1870 after the Red River Rebellion; examines the tensions between French and English Canada over Riel's execution; and discusses the two statues which serve as a metaphor for the relationship between liberal and colonial dynamics in Canadian political history. Later published in the Canadian Journal of Political Science, vol. 43, no. 3, 2010.

Identifies impediments to successful developments.

Book review of Experiments in Self-determination edited by Nicolas Peterson and Fred Myers.

Focuses on functions, principles and options in six areas: managing overall relationship, accountability-review mechanisms, data management, tax assessment and collection, capital borrowing, and capacity development. Produced to assist Fiscal Relations Table composed of Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations, (SFIN), Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (DIAND) and the Government of Saskatchewan.

Research study discusses historical, cultural and political factors regarding Métis Nation governance structures and explores options for future development.

Political Science Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Michigan, 2006.

Contends that the basis for generating revenues from property relies on one of two sources: section 91(3) of the Constitution Act of 1867, or section 35(1) of the Constitution Act of 1982 and that the scope of power may depend on which source has been used.

Outlines development process for the expansion of authority to First Nations Child and Family Services agencies off reserve, and to start a Métis Child Welfare agency.

Presents a model of self-government that recognizes the importance of resources and relationships and identifies requisites for successful implementation.

Studies relationship between health outcomes, supply of environmental services, and the need to develop a policy regarding Aboriginal land management.

Discusses the results of a cross-case study of 39 regional partnerships in the Great Lakes region. Found six factors influence willingness to stay engaged: respect for Indigenous knowledge, control of knowledge mobilization, intergenerational involvement, self-determination, cross-cultural education, and early involvement.

Audit covered the period between 1 January 2012 and 31 March 2015.

Includes study covering period from 2005 to Health Canada's finalization of the transfer of control to the First Nations Health Authority in 2013 as well as selected aspects of the Authority's accountability and governance framework between 2013 and 2015 in response to allegations against the Authority.