Findings of the Nelson Commission, headed by Walter H. Nelson, a Prince Albert, Saskatchewan lawyer, relating to unfulfilled provisions of Treaties 8 and 11 in the Mackenzie District. Included are minutes of a meeting on 25 June 1959, locations of commission meetings, and recommendations made.

Historical note:

Submitted specific claim to the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development arguing that a reserve had been created in 1862 by the British Crown and was later unlawfully reduced. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Re-studies land claims registers from a geographic perspective.

First Nations advocate revamping the Indian Claims Commission from a recommendatory body to an independent claims tribunal with the authority and power to make binding decisions, in regards to deciding land Claims.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.2.

Inquiry regarding land surrendered in 1906 to create The Pas town site for which adequate compensation was never received. Commissioners include: Daniel J. Bellegarde, Alan C. Holman, and Sheila G. Purdy. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

FILES CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED USING FIREFOX BROWSER. Consists of historical documents, correspondence/letters, legal documents, maps, plans, and the Final Report in French and English. [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.]

Final Report examines the Paul First Nation's alleging mismanagement of the sales of surrendered lands. Commissioners include: Daniel J. Bellegarde, Alan C. Holman, and Sheila G. Purdy. [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.]

FILES CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED USING FIREFOX BROWSER. Consists of historical documents, correspondence/letters, reports, legal papers, maps, field notes, transcripts, submissions and the Final Report in French and English. [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.]

Brief history of Peepeekisis First Nation.

FILES CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED USING FIREFOX BROWSER. Contents include historical documents, legal documents, reports, correspondence/letters, transcripts, submissions and the Final Report in French and English. [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.]

Final report examines historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding whether the Crown breached its fiduciary obligation by allocating reserve land (IR 81) to people outside of the Band. ICC found Canada breached its obligations and recommended the claim be a negotiated under Canada's Specific Claims Policy. Commissioners include: Alan C. Holman, Renee Dupuis, and Sheila G. Purdy. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding a land entitlement shortfall. ICC suspended its inquiry since the Crown accepted the claim under the Specific Claims Policy. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Discusses efforts to resist assimilation and retain unique cultures, treaty entitlements, and inherent rights.

Chapter one from Setting the Agenda for Change, vol. 1, which is also vol. 1 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series.

Originally presented at the Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2002.

Final Report examines historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding loss of traditional land use when Canada created the bombing range; breach of Treaty by the Crown and failure to provide economic compensation. ICC recommended the claim be negotiated under the Specific Claims Policy except for the Joseph Bighead First Nation whose claim had been properly rejected by the Minister. (French language version) Commissioners include: Daniel J. Bellegarde and P.E.

Final Report concludes that Canada (the Crown) did not breach Treaty 1 when it permitted a surrender of the Band's reserve land. (French language version). Commissioners include: Daniel J. Bellegarde, Alan C. Holman, and Sheila G. Purdy. [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.]

Indian Claims Commission final report dated March 2003, French language version. Commissioners include : Roger J. Augustine, Daniel J. Bellegarde, Sheila G. Purdy. Historical background and submissions to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) concerning the federal Crown's granting of three rights of way to Calgary Power on Alexis IR133 during 1950s and 1960s.

Final Report examines the Paul First Nation's alleging mismanagement of the sales of surrendered lands. (French language version) Commissioners include: Daniel J. Bellegarde, Alan C. Holman, and Sheila G. Purdy. [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.]

Final report examines an alleged shortfall of land and a claim for land under the provisions of Treaty 8. (French language version) Commissioners include: Renée Dupuis, Daniel J. Bellegarde, and Jane Dickson-Gilmore. [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.]

Focuses on the outstanding treaty land entitlement claim and examines the history including the 1913 and 1930 Order in Councils and problems regarding historical population counts. (French language version) Commissioners include: Renée Dupuis, Daniel J. Bellegarde, and Alan C. Holman. [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.]

Historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding the loss of 4500 square miles of land by the two First Nations. ICC found breaches of Treaty and other fiduciary obligations and recommended the claim be negotiated under Canada's Specific Claims Policy. Commissioners include: Harry S. LaForme, Daniel J. Bellegarde, and P. E. James Prentice. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Final Report examines historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding loss of traditional land use when Canada created the bombing range; breach of Treaty by the Crown and failure to provide economic compensation. ICC recommended the claim be negotiated under the Specific Claims Policy except for the Joseph Bighead First Nation whose claim had been properly rejected by the Minister. Commissioners include: Daniel J. Bellegarde and P.E. James Prentice.

Article discusses the actions and policies of the United States government during the Bush presidency. Argues that actions like renaming the "Custer Battlefield National Monument" the “Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument,” and policies that supported the resolution of land claims and increased sovereignty of Native Americans indicate a more moderate policy than previous administrations.

Historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding the flooding of reserve lands submitted by Qu'Appelle Valley Indian Development Authority (QVIDA) that represents eight First Nations from the area. ICC recommended that Canada has a lawful obligation to the QVIDA over the flooding of their reserve lands. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding the loss of 4500 square miles of land by the two First Nations. ICC found breaches of Treaty and other fiduciary obligations and recommended the claim be negotiated under Canada's Specific Claims Policy. French language version. Commissioners include: Harry S. LaForme, Daniel J. Bellegarde, and P. E. James Prentice. [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.]

Examines outstanding obligations, and treaty documents, in respect of farming lands. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) submitted by QVIDA, representing eight First Nations in the effected area, concerning the breaches by the Crown and resulting damages caused by flooding. ICC recommended each claim for negotiation on the basis that the Crown did not properly authorize the flooding of reserve land. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Summary of a ratified settlement of $10.4 million in compensation, with authorization to purchase 38 thousand acres of land. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Focuses on the activities of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) along with its partners. Describes activities for the fiscal year and long term goals.

Historical background and report on mediation by the Indian Claims Commission (ICC) to resolve dispute over 192 acres wrongfully alienated in 1831. Proposed Settlement Agreement was negotiated and ratified. Chief Commissioner : Harry LaForme. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC)regarding Horse Island. ICC recommends that the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (DIAND) write to all the First Nations whose claims were rejected because of the policy against the pre-Confederation claims so they can be reconsidered. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Historical background and submissions to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding settlement of unlawful taking by Canada of 440 acres of mineral-rich land without consent or compensation. The parties settled, the agreement was ratified; Canada paid out compensation. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Discusses the events leading up to the settlement of the Clench Defalcation claim and looks at the role the Commission played in the resolution process. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Summarizes events leading to the Settlement Agreement and illustrates role of Indian Claims Commission (ICC) as facilitator in the resolution process. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Summarizes events leading to the Settlement Agreement and illustrates role of Indian Claims Commission (ICC) as facilitator in the resolution process.

Submission of treaty land entitlement claim to the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development for a shortfall of entitlement lands based on additions to band membership after the first survey. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Outlines the Indian Claims Commission's (ICC) role in mediating a settlement summarizes events that led to resolution. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Claim involving the illegal expropriation of reserve land had been accepted for negotiation under the Specific Claims Policy. This report summarizes the mediation process involved in reaching a settlement after Indian Claims Commission (ICC) was asked to assist in negotiations. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Ratified on June 2007 and proposed a settlement of $1.4 million in compensation, with authorization to purchase 300 acres of replacement land. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding the mediation process that helped bring the negotiations between Canada and the First Nation to a successful conclusion over the 1909 land surrender issues related to IR 112 and 112A. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Resulted in a ratified proposed settlement of ten million in compensation with authorization to purchase up to 38,014 acres of land. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) stating the Crown had not fulfilled its obligation under Treaty 1 to set apart land for the Band. An agreement was successfully reached and ratified. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) facilitation of claim for loss of use of flooded lands in Qu'Appelle Valley Indian Development Agency (QVIDA). ICC facilitated process, parties reached Settlement Agreement that was ratified and approved in 2003.

Historical background and submissions to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) concerning the surrender of land by the Band in 1908 and the unsuitable replacement / relocation lands, IR 115B. ICC assisted the parties in reaching a settlement agreement. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) to conduct an inquiry into a claim by Day Star, Fishing Lake, Gordon, Kawacatoose and Muskowekwan First Nations. ICC was unable to resolve matters and cannot disclose details of negotiations. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Negotiations for 11 years of a pilot project brought about settlement of claims and grievances regarding expropriation of land for hydro and railway lines. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Final Report concludes that Canada (the Crown) did not breach Treaty 1 when it permitted a surrender of the Band's reserve land. Commissioners include: Daniel J. Bellegarde, Alan C. Holman, and Sheila G. Purdy. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) in respect to the Crown deducting payments for medical aid from 1909-1934 from the Band's interest trust account. ICC recommended that the claim be accepted for negotiation and that the subject of medical aid is worthy of a comprehensive study to clarify the intentions of the various treaties. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Accepted offer from Canada to for negotiation and requested the Indian Claims Commission (ICC) conclude its inquiry. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Focuses on the outstanding treaty land entitlement claim and examines the history including the 1913 and 1930 Order in Councils and problems regarding historical population counts. Commissioners include: Renée Dupuis, Daniel J. Bellegarde, and Alan C. Holman. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

FILES CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED USING FIREFOX BROWSER. Consists of historical documents, maps, legal documents, correspondence/letters, Field notes, excerpts, submissions, transcrips and the Inquiry Report in French and English. [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.]