Constitution

Law Thesis (LLM)--University of Toronto, 2014.

Argues that Canada must begin to develop trusting, long-term and collaborative relationships with Indigenous people in the spirit of the treaties in order for reconciliation to take place.

Law Thesis (LL.M.)--Queen's University, 1994.

Update to Aboriginal Peoples' Legal Right to Natural Resources (Forests) in British Columbia reflecting significant developments in Aboriginal rights and title case law, four decisions of the Supreme Court of Canada, and the amended Forest Act of British Columbia.

Provides background and description of agreement, analysis of major court decisions, information on programs currently delivered by Metis organizations, and identifies areas where greater supports are needed but funding has been inadequate.

Book reviews of: An Aleutian Ethnography by Lucien M. Turner ; edited by Raymond L. Hudson. The Arapaho Language by Andrew Cowell and Alonzo Moss Sr. Broken Treaties: United States and Canadian Relations with the Lakotas and Plains Cree, 1868–1885 by Jill St. Germain. Canada’s Indigenous Constitution by John Borrows. Cave Archaeology of the Eastern Woodlands: Essays in Honor of Patty Jo Watson edited by David H. Dye. Cherokee Thoughts: Honest and Uncensored by Robert J.

Law Thesis (LLM)-University of Victoria, 2013.

Attempts to define indigenous, indigenous rights, inherent rights, treaty rights, community rights, and other legal aspects of the Constitution.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alberta, 2006.

Discusses the allocation and management of lands and resources as it affects Aboriginal peoples and as seen in the case law that deals with Aboriginal rights.

File contains opening prayers and opening remarks by Murray Sinclair, and Commissioner Bertha Wilson for the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Citadel Inn, Ottawa, Ontario, Friday, November 27, 1992.

File contains a presentation by Albert Julian. Julian discusses the possible ramifications of abolishing the Indian Act. He also discusses the Constitution, education, economic development, and self-government. Following the presentation is a discussion between Mr. Julian and Commissioners Erasmus, Chartrand, and Robinson on some of the topics covered in the presentation.

File contains a presentation by Chief Kowaintco Shackelly, Nooaitch Indian Band. Shackelly discusses the Charlottetown Accord, its package dealing with Aboriginal issues, its defeat by referendum, self-governance, language concerns, women's issues (including Bill C-31), and a variety of health concerns especially the need for more Aboriginal health practitioners and participation in the system. Following her presentation Commissioners Dussault, Chartrand and Chief Don Moses, engage Shackelly in a conversation about some of the issues highlighted.

File contains a presentation by Chief Roger Augustine of the Union of New Brunswick Indians. Augustine delivers a presentation on the history of his people, Constitutional issues, Treaties, self-governance, land claims, and related issues. Following this he discusses land claims and justice models with Commissioner Erasmus.

File contains a presentation by Real Vollant, Innu Takuaikan Uashat Mak Maniutenam. Vollant discusses how the Montagnais see the future in terms of three areas: land claims, constitutional offers, and self-government. He states that "Development, education, justice, health and social services--all of these depend on self-government." Following Vollants presentation Commissioner Dussault discusses education and language matters in the community with him. They then discuss industrial development, policing, trapping, hunting, fishing, wages, and other concerns.

File contains a presentation by Kenny St. Jacques. St. Jacques, a political science student from the community, discusses his views on self-governance and the need to end the mode of dependency he views his people as being in. St. Jacques views the lack of a land base as a significant problem holding back Aboriginal people's development of self-governance. Following his presentation are closing remarks for the day's sitting by Commissioners Erasmsu and Robinson, followed by a closing prayer.

File contains a presentation by Lexine Phillips, Ktunaxa/Kinbasket Tribal Council, Land and Resources Department. Phillips discusses Constitutional issues, particularly with reference to self-governance and the "no" vote in the nationwide Charlottetown Accord referendum. Phillips then makes a series of recommendations to the Commission with respect to land rights, assistance, education, and associated economic concerns.

File contains a presentation by Max "One-Onti" Gros-Louis, Former Grand Chief of the Huron-Wendat Nation. He discusses his own personal history, and the history of his people with reference to Aboriginal rights, constitutions, and ill treatment by the federal and provincial governments. Gros-Louis discusses the dispossession of Huron lands and harassment of traditional resource harvesters by government officials. Following his presentation the Commissioners make some comments.

File contains a presentation by Michael Cheena and Andy Rickard. Cheena discusses the Constitution, self-governance, and inherent rights. Following the presentation is a discussion between Cheena and Commissioners Dussault and Blakeney on the issues raised.

File contains a presentation by Ovide Mercredi, National Chief, Assembly of First Nations. Mercredi discusses his view of the Royal Commission and its goals, his organizations participation in Constitutional talks, and the importance of self-governance and self-determination to Aboriginal peoples. Following the presentation is a discussion between Mercredi and Commissioners Erasmus, Sillet, Wilson, Dussault and Blakeney.

File contains a presentation by Professor Patrick Macklem. He discusses the Consitutional possibilities for handing over jurisdiction in justice affairs to Aboriginal communities.

File contains an open round table discussion on Aboriginal justice issues in Canada with 24 participants. The theme of the discussion is the creation of a separate Aboriginal justice system(s), what such a system(s) would deal with, and whether it would be possible to establish such a system(s) under the current Constitutional framework.

Saskatchewan Chiefs continue with court challenge in Britain for Treaty rights.

Federation of Saskatchewan Indians prepare report to present to the National Assembly of First Nations to aid development of a national constitutional position.

Satsan (Herb George), President of the National Centre for First Nations Governance, speaks at the Symposium on Reconciliation in Toronto, Ontario, February 2011. Duration: 4:47. Part 4 of 5.

Examines how the First Amendment of the United States Constitution has not been granted to Native religions in the U.S. and specifically looks at the Haskell Medicine Wheel in Kansas.

Looks at legislation to encourage creation of First Nation equivalents of provincial school ministries.

Discusses negotiations concerning aboriginal peoples and the constitutional reform as of February 1987, the major issues involved and the prospects for successful resolution.

Speaks about the impact of section 35 which promised protection of Aboriginal and Treaty Rights for Aboriginal People under the constitution. Duration 1:00:44.

Discussion of the validity of the federal government's argument that Métis do not fall under the term "Indians" as used in the Act and therefore are a provincial responsibility.

Law Thesis (LL.M.)--Université Laval, 2000.

Educational Administration Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2003.

Lists primary sources, articles, books, grey literature. Current to 1983.

Introduction and documents that trace the three year campaign by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs against the Meech Lake Accord.

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.

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.

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

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

"Comprehensive land claims are based on the assertion of continuing Aboriginal rights and title that have not been dealt with by treaty or other legal means".

Book review of: Shifting Boundaries by Tim Schouls.

Contends that the Aboriginal peoples of Canada have had success and made considerable progress with intergovernmental relations.

Law Thesis (LL.M.)--University of Manitoba, 2004.

Author outlines some reasons why the Inuit were successful in the forming Nunavut.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 1996.

Exploring the origins of Métis rights of self-government in the context of s. 35, Constitution Act, 1982.

Suggests that the while the case has somewhat changed the law to protect Aboriginal title, it has simultaneously sustained a legal framework that undermines Aboriginal land rights.

Philosophy Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 2004.