Human Rights

Discusses the broader issue of rights in every area of life and the difficulties in the legislative system with recognizing group rights.

Focus on the issues of Aboriginal cross-cultural adoption.

Provides policies, decisions, and tools to develop strategies to advance the process of reconciliation between First Nations and the Crown.

Outlined the issues, challenges and barriers linked to the UN advisory body that aids in the promotion and protection of the rights of Indigenous peoples.

Book review of: Advocates for the Oppressed by Malcolm Ebright.

Focuses on differentiation and affirmative action legislation, and argues that inconsistent decisions by courts point to the need to develop clear rules of procedure and interpretation.

Article explores discrimination and challenges still faced by Indigenous women in Africa. To access this article scroll down to page 42.

Analysis the relationship between economic restructuring and Aboriginal land rights in light of the 1994 conflict in Chiapas, Mexico and suggests that fundamental differences can provide directions for finding solutions.

Looks at how livelihood systems and traditional hunting and gathering grounds are being threatened by conservation project on Cameroon's Atlantic coast. To access this article, scroll down to page 14.

Article discusses the multiple forced relocations that the Inuit Elder experienced in his youth, the consequences for his people, and his work to publicize the story of the relocations and to advance a claim for compensation and an apology on behalf of his community.

Looks at the United Nations Decade of the World's Indigenous People (1995-2004) and future ways to talk about indigenous rights in global forums.

Book review of Alliances edited by Lynne Davis.

Focuses on the agreement as a test-case for evaluating the government's record when dealing with Aboriginal rights.

Very brief article discusses litigation surrounding a variety of discriminatory election practices. Access though table of contents.

Looks at the effects of government policy in both Australia and Canada and the lack of progress addressing long term solutions for Aboriginal communities.

Looks at both the progress and the problems still facing Indigenous people in today's globalized world. Access through table of contents.

Book review of: Animal Rights, Human Rights by George Wenzel.

Focuses on the framework established to deal with issues of equal opportunity.

Brief discussion of the history of the system and ongoing effects of human rights violations such as religious/cultural suppression, forced labor, and deaths in schools.

Highlights documents produced by the Organization of American States, Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, United Nations and the UN Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Part of Families First: A Manitoba Indigenous Approach to Addressing the Issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

Argues customary and traditional laws of communal stewardship over land as opposed to individual land tenure systems should be recognized and protected for future land development. To access this article, scroll down to page 6.

Examines the spin on a story about Professor Blair Stonechild being removed from a conference by the First Nations University of Canada.

Book review of: Architect of Justice: Felix S. Cohen and the Founding of American Legal Pluralism by Dalia Tsuk Mitchell.

Book review of: Arctic Smoke and Mirrors by Gerard Kenney.

Presents a review of succcessful negotiations on land claims and self-government agreements, in Canada, to the United Nations Working Group on Indigenous Populations.

Interview with Adelard Blackman, special emissary for Chief Elmer Campbell and the people of Buffalo River Dene Nations, regarding the International Decade of the World's Indigenous Peoples.

Discussion of cultural, legal and political extinguishment with regard to the Innu and also other aboriginal peoples in Canada.

Discusses the ongoing negotiations on the draft Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples by the United Nations Commission on Human Rights.

Comments on the feelings of indigenous activists about the past decade.

Looks at the position of India's government and Indigenous rights.

Discusses India's government and recognition of Indigenous peoples.

Comprehensive report points to areas for focus and attention including inherent, treaty, and human rights, and community safety and security.

Reports on military and political developments in the Philippines regarding Indigenous and separatist groups. To access this article scroll down to page 10.

Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission assessment of border town relations and summary of public hearing testimonies held in Arizona, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico. Concludes with recommendations .

Discusses the parallels between the experiences of children in residential schools with child protection practices which targeted Roma in Europe to build a case for compensation for the Romani families.

Discusses motives behind experimental relocation project where Inuit families were re-established in settlements in the remote High Arctic in the 1950's.

Comments on the honorary Doctor of Letters conferred to Marie Smallface-Marule and her work as an educator and advocate of human rights for Aboriginal people around the world.

Chronicles the effects on women of military and political developments in Burma from 1948 to 2000. To access this article scroll down to page 28.

Looks at food access, availability, and use, and examines government policies aimed at dealing with the problem.

Discusses issues of copyright and ownership relevant to Indigenous peoples' rights with respect to their cultural heritage.

Comments on award recipient, Dayamani Barla, in recognition of her pioneering grass root leadership for tribal rights.

Discussion of colonialism, history, and retaled issues before the World Council.