Human Rights

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

History Thesis (M.A.)--Concordia University, 2016.

Discusses history and collaboration of these three entities.

Overview of issues facing Indigenous women globally.

Looks at effect of deferring the adoption of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples by the Third General Assembly.

Discusses background, initiatives and projects supported in Africa.

Briefly identifies the topic priorities contained in the programme strategy.

IWGIA voices concerns about the adoption of "The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples by the UN General Assembly at the end of the year. To access this article, scroll down to page 7.

Details the excessive penalizing and punitive incarceration by the prison and parole system by detailing the difficulties faced by a young woman who has no resources or familial support.

Short video about research on treaty rights and the abuse that occurred at residential schools.

"This report discusses the international human rights framework as it relates to Indigenous Peoples' right to health with a focus on the full spectrum of sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice issues related to children and youth."

Critiques the Canadian government's failure to comply with the tenets of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

History and explanation of "Jordan's Principle" where the welfare of the child comes first, and governments work together for the benefit of the weakest citizens.

Examines the case of Jordan, a young Manitoba First Nation's child with a rare neuromuscular disorder, who died in a Winnipeg hospital after federal and Manitoba governments could not agree on who was financially responsible when hospital caregivers wanted to discharge him to a specialized foster home care near his home Reserve.

Discusses the discriminatory policies and actions toward Aboriginal children in Canada, focusing on Jordan's Principle and Shannen's Dream.

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.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.9.

Book review of Just Relations by Alison Holland.

Argues that because of the government's refusal to name or prosecute individuals involved in violations of human rights, victims of residential schools have not received justice.

Brief account of Grand Chief's life as an advocate for Indigenous rights locally and internationally.

Argues that the government of Canada has deliberately and consistently underfunded a whole range of services for children living on-reserve. Duration: 1:00:22.

Discusses a demographic shift in international academic feminist organizations and how it has affected these organizations’ view of conflict in Palestine and of the Israeli settler state. Examines global factors that contributed to a historic lack of support for the Boycott, Divest, and Sanctions (BDS) campaign in support of Palestinian sovereignty.

Reflects on the human rights of prisoners in Canada's correctional system.

Discusses how the Ikalahan people manage 15,000 hectares of ancestral land.

Discusses the innovative radio series on the rights of Indigenous people, and the Kannada language interactive program that converts global issues into local issues.

Describes how Thai government policies are creating friction among the Karen. To access this article scroll down to page 58.

Short account of Che Philip Wilson's life and his views on cultural revitalization.

Summarizes funding policy review on service delivery to on-reserve children and families.

Discusses activism literature using story published in 1974 as an example.

Summary of the language, themes, and articles of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) document.

Discusses the history of the Laayksen Mustimuhw, including looking at the implications of land loss as well as human rights violations.

Ryerson University Rally supporting Robert Lovelace, KI Chief Donny Morris of the Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI) community, (Ontario) and councillors who were jailed for protesting mining development on traditional land. Duration: 10:00.

Taken from presentation given to the National Aboriginal Health Strategy Working Party by the Victorian Aboriginal Health Services Co-operative Limited.

Discusses activities of the Indian Claims Commission over the past ten years and features an interview with Ralph Brant, Director of Mediation. Complete issue on one pdf.

Press release gives brief overview of case. To access this article scroll down to page 35.

Looks at the legal and political involvement of Indigenous peoples in the political system in Latin American.

Speaks to Indigenous rights in Canada by looking at the violations faced by people of Grassy Narrows due to clearcut logging on traditional territory.

Discusses solutions to resolve the inequalities in First Nations child welfare funding and services.

Discusses the challenges facing Indigenous communities and the role Indigenous women can play in language and cultural revitalization for future generations.

Brief look at The Report of the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), The Report of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody (RCADIC) and Bringing them Home, the report of the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from Their Families.

Describes the findings of the Sisters in Spirit initiative and work with grieving families. Chapter from From Truth to Reconciliation: Transforming the Legacy of Residential Schools edited by Marlene Brant Castellano.

History of discussions surrounding Sami land and water rights and legal consequences of claims in Norway.

Discusses how the Irish have facilitated litigation in the interests of justice regarding the removal of children from their families and how that concept could be applied in Australia.

Examines the definitions of Aborigines and 'half-castes'.

Argues that in order for the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People to be enforced, we need to change our views on minority and indigenous rights.

Short narrative expresses the struggles of Aboriginal academics in universities across Canada.

Introduction to articles based on presentation given at the Right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) forum held in Ottawa, May 19-20, 2015.

Indigenous Studies Thesis (M.Phil.)--University of Tromsø, 2008.

Philosophy Thesis (Ph.D.)--McMaster University, 2000.

Political Science Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Western Ontario, 1998.

Welcome by Peter Dawson to the Linking Arms Together symposium held at York University June 28, 2013. Duration: 15:44