Book review of: An Iron Hand Upon the People by Douglas Cole and Ira Chaikin. To read review, scroll to page 218.

Political Science Thesis (M.A.)--The University of New Brunswick, 2001.

Discusses Aboriginal law, treaties and rights with examples of duty to consult cases.

Examines whether or not native title is proprietary right, and looks at the landmark case Mabo v. Queensland.

Looks at conflict between Federal fishery officers fought against the Mi'gmaq fishermen of Esgenoopetitj, or Burnt Church, New Brunswick during the summer of 2000. Duration: 96:31. This film contains scenes of violence. Viewer discretion is advised.

Analyzes recent court decisions involving the "duty to consult and accommodate" and Aboriginal title.

Brief discussion of R v. Kokopenace, racial bias in jury decision-making, similarity-leniency bias, racial composition of juries and structural barriers which contribute to underrepresentation.

Argues that contact with Europeans fundamentally altered the Kwakwaka'wakw culture, rituals. Includes commentary on the Alert Bay trials.

Discusses the case US v. Washington regarding fishing rights of the Puget Sound Indian tribes and nations.

Looks at the disenfranchisement of Indigenous people in Big Horn County, Montana and the subsequent lawsuit during the 1980's.

At question was legality of marriage "in the custom of the country". William Connolly was an employee of the Hudson's Bay Company who, when he retired, abandoned his Cree wife and family. He then married another woman and left his entire estate to her. His son sued for half the estate, claiming that his parents had been legally married and never divorced. Judge found in his favour.

Summarizes the child-first principle, raises questions about the Federal Government's interpretation and implementation of the policy, and gives brief description of the Maurina Beadle and Pictou Landing Band Council v. Attorney General of Canada case.

Examines environmental journalism strategies of demonizing, orientalizing, essentializing and exaggerating Indigenous peoples as an argumentative strategy to influence readers in the struggle against policies and proposed rule changes that supports Indigenous cultural practices. Scroll down to access article.

Discusses B.C. case where complainant, a First Nations woman who took legal action against the Indian Registrar to regain her Indian status, felt that Section 6 was unconstitutional and contrary to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

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Looks at an Aboriginal man accused of the murder of another over marriage arrangements in the case R v Bonjon.

Looks at the case of Roger William v. British Columbia and Dr. Alexander von Gernet expert witness for the Crown.

Examines the conclusions reached by by judge, Allan McEachern in Reasons For Judgment.

Argues that impartiality is impossible when judge's personal biases are viewed as objective reality. Draws on 69 cases (47 from the Northwest Territories) to demonstrate instances where this has occurred and discusses impact on victim..

Comments on several aboriginal title cases and provides a statement of facts for each case, followed by a review of the different tests applied.

In 1945 the USSC (Supreme Court of the United States) considered the Treaty of 1835 and held Indian Treaties are to be interpreted according to their "tenor and intent" and not to be otherwise construed "to remedy alleged injustices."

Examines the sources, content and proof of land rights of Indigenous peoples in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand from the common law perspective. Allow time for the link to download the article.

Overview of issues relating to jurisdiction, governance and inherent rights.

Brief description of the Trans-Canada Enterprises, Ltd. v. Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, No. C78-3597 (9th Cir., Dec. 24, 1980) case involving enforcement of a tribal business licensing ordinance.

Examines competing interests of Native American water rights in light of court decisions.

Discusses situation which has developed because the federal government funds on-reserve agencies, but they must operate according to provincial law.

Examines whether the Canadian judiciary system is capable of furthering reconciliation through interpretation of legal rights and duties. Chapter eight in: The Politics of Reconciliation in Multicultural Societies edited by Will Kymlicka and Bashir Bashir.

Examines the historical repression experienced by Native Americans who used peyote and their responses to it.

Three presenters discuss the Daniels decision: First looks at the decision in terms of history, jurisdiction, and identity and citizenship; second analyzes the reasons given by the court for denying two declarations that were sought in the case; and third discusses problem of who can legitimately decide if someone is part of the Métis collective. Duration: 1:08:05. Presentations are part of the conference "Daniels: In and Beyond the Law" held at University of Alberta, Jan. 26-27, 2017.

Looks at Aboriginal title with focus on the Supreme Court of Canada decisions in R. v. Marshall and R. v. Bernard.

First Nations Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Northern British Columbia, 2013. Focuses on R. v. O'Connor criminal case, the Blackwater v. et al v. Plint et al civil case adjudication, and Hollow Water Community Holistic Circle Healing initiative.

Approaches the case of R v. Kikkik using three different stories of encounter: the trial transcript on statement given by Kikkik, the narrative account in a book by Farley Mowat's The Desperate People, three Inuit sculptures carved by Peggy Ekagina, and the documentary film Kikkik.

Discusses the assumptions made by the Supreme Court in the United States, when reaching its decisions regarding the powers of Tribal courts, and the views of Native Americans on reservations about those assumptions.

Book review of: Justice Bertha Wilson edited by Kim Brooks.

Case study of the Upper Tanana Wellness and the Circle Peacemaking Programs resulting in nine principles for development based on an Indigenous community approach.

Argues that the K.L.W. decision is flawed, outdated and inconsistent with past law, and fails to recognize the rights of both child and parent in the context of protection.

Comments on the limitations of powers conferred by the Indian Act to Band and Band Councils.

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

Discusses the decision to issue mining permits, recent Supreme Court cases and the battle for religious freedom even under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA).

Session Four from public conference Assessing the Indian Residential Schools Litigation and Settlement Processes held Friday, January 18, 2013 at the University of Toronto. Keynote speaker talks about handling the settlement. Duration: 55.29.

Discusses the nature of aboriginal law and Anglo-Canadian common law and how the two legal orders may interact in the modern Canadian state.

Looks at a suit between a mining company and a First Nations community and the two judicial decisions made.

Case studies of the Diavik Diamond Mine and the EKATI Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories and the Voisey Bay Nickel Mine in Labrador. Looks at social, economic and cultural issues associated with mining.

Case regarding the shooting of a deer during closed season. This case deals with the Wildlife Act of 1966 and the Indian Act of 1970.

Discusses the legal system's lack of recognition of the legitimacy of customary adoption.

Sexual battery. Resident of Gordon's Indian Reserve brings charges against William Star and the Government of Canada. (Docket: 336 SKCA 131)

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

Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations filed a Statement of Claim regarding Saskatchewan government's implementation of the Provincial Sales Tax for off reserve purchases.

Book review of: Lament for a First Nation: The Williams Treaties of Southern Ontario by Peggy J. Blair. This book discusses the R. v. Howard court case. (R. v. Howard [1994] 2 Supreme Court Reports 2999).

Two presentations: "The Need for a Unique Métis Claims Process - Minister's Special Representative Report (2016) on Métis Section 35 Rights" and "Métis Scrip: A Claim Against the Crown". Followed by question and answer period. Duration: 1:54:44.