Self-Government

Papers from the seminar Self-Determination and Indigenous Peoples.

Contends that in order for decolonization to fully occur political, social, cultural, and economic development must be met for Indigenous women.

Interviews Sámi women in Norway and Finland on their perspective of self-determination and engagement in the process.

Conference explores the topic and makes recommendations to be presented at the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) 1993 World Conference on Human Rights in Vienna, Austria.

Study reveals that educators at locally controlled schools perceive themselves as having a greater impact on policy than Bureau of Indian Affairs school personnel.

Native Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 2006.

Examines the eternal quest for self determination and how self-determination varies tremendously in international law.

Canadian Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 1995.

Looks at the development of Mt. Currie Indian Community School in British Columbia which is managed by an all Indian Board.

Discusses the establishment of a community-based credit union as an example of a self-determined development model implemented by the peoples of Kalimantan. To access this article, scroll down to page 28.

"Proceedings of the Fourth IPSSAS Seminar, Kuujjuaq, Nunavik, Canada, May 22 to June 2, 2006".

Examines six Self-Government Agreements (SGAs) and their references to jurisdiction in education.

Research conducted to provide background information on governance issues related to providing public works, assist First Nations in development of guidelines for processes and structures to enable delivery of services, and determine if further research was required.

Article from 1993 Conference proceedings, discusses intergovernmental relations as between provincial governments and Aboriginal peoples, particularly defining Aboriginal and Treaty rights in s. 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. 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.

Discusses the legal source and theoretical basis of the right of autonomy and whether this autonomy can be reconciled with the laws and institutions of the larger state.

Historically Aboriginal title has been justified by the need to protect Aboriginal peoples from European settlers, but inherent paternalism has undermined Aboriginal title today.

Examines the issues behind the newly introduced First Nations Governance Act.

A review of literature presenting Aboriginal peoples view of self-government.

Book review of: Native Liberty, Crown Sovereignty: The Existing Aboriginal Right of Self-Government by Bruce Clark and review of the article Claims to Territory in Colonial America in the book The Law of Nations and the New World by L. C. Green and Olive P. Dickason.

Describes Saskatchewan’s Thunderchild High School excursion trip to visit the British Columbia Sechelt Indian Band, the first Indian band to obtain and practice self government.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.33.

Political Science Thesis (M.A.)--The University of British Columbia, 1988.

Describes the transformation of Home Rule from it's conception in 1979 to the appointment of a self-government commission in 1999. To access this article scroll down to page 36.

Discusses the five realities of self government: historical reality, legal reality, political reality, economic reality, and one First Nation's reality.

Argues that self government and economic progress are firmly linked and must develop together.

Examines the processes involved in conferences on Aboriginal rights.

Presents a series of public service announcements promoting self government. Duration: 11:12.

Explains the Ktunaxa concept of self-government.

Discusses responsibilities Greenland will take over from Denmark, economic consequences and environmental changes.

Explores how participants of the program translated the training into self-sufficiency at both the personal and community levels.

Signed on the 21st of July, 1997.

Signed on the 21st of July 1997.

Book review of: Sequoyah Rising: Problems in Post-Colonial Tribal Governance by Steve Russell.

[History] Thesis (Ph.D.)--Arizona State University, 2000.

Contends that higher population growth, less funding to agencies and lack of employment contribute to poverty among Aboriginal people.

Comments on use of a previously successful research process, by adapting policy guidelines for social services and environmental management.

Access: Modules 2 & 3 Modules 4 & 5 Summary Report Action Plan

An ad listing seven positive developments for Aboriginal people that would be brought about by the adoption of the Charlottetown Accord. The ad was produced by the Native Council of Canada.

Speaks about resource development and the challenges faced by Indigenous people in the pursuit of transitional change. Duration: 1:22:49.

Political Science Thesis (Ph.D.)--Colorado State University, 2001.

Canadian Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 2003.

Looks at Indigenous people as political actors enacting change through dissensus within the liberal democracies of Canada, Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and the United States.

Book review of: Shifting Boundaries by Tim Schouls.

Book review of: Shifting Boundaries by Tim Schouls.

Political Science Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of British Columbia, 2002.

Looks at Christopher D. Stone's work, Should Trees Have Standing? Toward Legal Rights for Natural Objects regarding the status and legal recognition of the natural world.

Based on responses to questionnaire about knowledge of self-government, sources of information, and community's readiness for transition to self-government.

Overview of blockades including underlying grievances, reasons for using a blockade to protest and reactions of non-Indigenous residents.

Archaeology Thesis (M. A.)--Simon Fraser University, 1993.