Treaty Rights

Contends that a columnist Diane Francis's portrayal of First Nations revealed a lack of knowledge about treaties signed between Canada and First Nations people.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.5.

Looks at Songhees history and eleven Fort Victoria treaties for 1850 and 1852 in which Indian title to lands between Sooke and Saanich were terminated.

Questions and answers about land claims, treaties, compensation and more.

Looks at the history of Treaty Land Entitlement, the negotiations, and the conclusion. Total duration of four series: 68:21.

Historical background, submissions and recommendations from Indian Claims Commission (ICC) hearing to determine whether has an outstanding reserve land debt to the First Nation (formerly Fort Ellice) under the terms of Treaty 4. ICC recommended that calculation of the amount of land owed, be based on 1877 date of 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.]

Looks at the role space related issues play in land claims and sovereignty. Suggests topics for future research. Scroll down to page 262 to read article.

Investigates the history behind the Black Hills land dispute between the residents of South Dakota, the United States government and the Sioux Nation.

Discusses the historical context of events precluding the Nisga'a Treaty.

Author examines the failure of the United States government to recognize the tribal status of the Samish, Snohomish, Snoqualmie, Duwamish, Steilacoob, Cowlitz, and Chinook Nations of western Washington, and consequently their rights to their ancestral lands.

Law Thesis (L.L.M.)--Dalhousie University, 1999.

Report include Treaty Land Entitlement reports for Fort McKay, Kawacatoose, Lac La Ronge Indian Band and a short history of Treaty Land Entitlement by Donna Gordon. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Includes a number of treaty land entitlement inquiries including: Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation, Kahkewistahaw First Nation, Lucky Man Cree Nation, Mikisew Cree First Nation and Fishing Lake First Nation. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Reports include the Blood Tribe / Kainaiwa Inquiry, Duncan's First Nation Inquiry, Long Plain First Nation Inquiry and the Bigstone Cree Nation 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.]

Reports include the Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation Inquiry, the Peguis First Nation Inquiry and the Cowessess First Nation 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.]

Reports include the Esketemc First Nation Inquiry, the Fishing Lake First Nation, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Inquiry and the Mistawasis First Nation 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.]

Overview of the Indian Claims Commission with an example of claims and agreement for settlements.

"National publication for the Indians of Canada." Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record. Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.

Discussion on organized Native response formed to force a judicial decision on land claims and protect Aboriginal rights.

Looks at the relationship between land, law and Canadian sovereignty.

Historical background, analyses and recommendations from Indian Claims Commission (ICC) hearing on the issue of whether, under Treaty 8, the correct allotment of land had been reserved. ICC ruled that the land entitlement had not been fully satisfied and recommended that the claim be negotiated 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.]

Historical background, submissions and recommendations from the Indian Claims Commission (ICC) hearing to determine the appropriate date to use in calculating the population for Treaty entitlement and whether the First Nation qualified under the Saskatchewan Treaty Land Entitlement Framework Agreement. ICC recommended the claim not be accepted for negotiation 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.]

Historical background, issues, and recommendations from an Indian Claims Commission (ICC) hearing to determine whether Crown fulfilled its obligation to provide reserve land to bands under Treaty 6. [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, submissions and recommendations from the Indian Claims Commission (ICC) hearing to determine the appropriate date to use for the population count for Treaty land entitlement purposes. ICC found the date of first survey (1887) to be the appropriate date and recommended the two parties pursue research to determine the population figure. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Looks at the "spirit and intent" of Treaty and that rules of interpretation should be in the context of current reality, e.g., 1993 Treaty Land Entitlement Agreement.

Historical background, submissions and findings from Indian Claims Commission (ICC) hearing regarding disputed land entitement and to determine whether James Smith Cree Nation and Cumberland Band 100A were lawfully amalgamated in 1902.. ICC found amalgamation agreement invalid and Canada breached its Treaty and fiduciary duties by failing to obtain the informed consent of the entire Cumberland Band. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Agreement signed between Canada, Saskatchewan and the Band on October 20, 2000.

Book Review of: Keeping Promises edited by Terry Fenge and Jim Aldridge.

Band position was that it was entitled to additional land and monies under the conditions of Treaty No. 6 signed 1876.

Saskatchewan Court of Appeal states that land entitlement is to be calculated according to the band size on or about date of Treaty adherence.

Author reflects on the international legal standards regarding the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty of Black Hills between the United States government and the Sioux Nation.

Discusses a new process for negotiations to work together and share resources until land claims are resolved.

Explores the cross-links between cultural resurgence, land claims and steps to exercising self-determination.

Looks at Peepeekisis First Nation's File Hills Colony claim and Standing Buffalo Dakota First Nation Flooding claim. Complete issue on one pdf.

Book review of:Last Stand of the Lubicon Cree by John Goddard.

Historical background, submissions and recommendations from Indian Claims Commission (ICC) hearing to determine, if "loss of use" of entitlement lands fell within Canada's lawful obligations under the Specific Claims Policy. ICC recommended that the claim for loss of use be negotiated 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.]

Found that Canada owes an outstanding lawful obligation to provide land to the Lucky Man First Nation under terms of Treaty 6 and recommended that the treaty land entitlement claim be accepted for negotiation under Canada's Specific Claim 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.]

Summary of recommendations by the Manitoba Treaty Land Entitlement Commission, 1983, relating to First Nations in Manitoba adhering to Treaty 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 10.

Examines the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines' operation policy for implementing section 78 of the Mining Act and its regulations and consultation requirements.

Looks at the ways modern treaties have impacted the economic and socio-demographic status of Aboriginal communities in the Northwest Territories and Northern Quebec.

Looks at how modern treaties are vehicles that can either empower or disempower communities.

Provides links to a collection of essays on issues involving Native American religious and cultural freedom.

Response to section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 which recognized and affirmed Aboriginal treaty rights.

Presents the fifth report of the Committee which was authorized to examine and report on the general concerns of First Nations in Canada related to the claims process.

Agreement to improved government relations with Aboriginal communities regarding decisions about land use, resource use and revenue-sharing in British Columbia.

Looks at evidence for the legitimate boundaries between Nisga'a, Gitanyow and Gitksan territorial areas.

Outline of plan to bring clarity to First Nations, government and project developers regarding Aboriginal and Treaty rights. 3rd Edition.

Outlines the historical background of Aboriginal populations; describes New Brunswick Aboriginal Peoples Council's organizational structure, representational capacity and track record of advocacy, with particular reference to membership recognition and representation through programming, in litigation, and policy development; analyzes demographics and options for representation of four groups: Status Indians residing off reserve; non-Status Indians; General List Indians of the Harquail Clan (Sickadomec); and never-registered populations.