Human Rights

Member of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Wilton Littlechild speaks at Linking Arms Together Symposium held at York University, June 28, 2013. Duration: 24:16

Speaks about Indigenous human rights internationally and within Canada at Linking Arms Together symposium held at York University, June 28, 2013. Duration: 46:40.

Panel speaks about the UN Declaration of Human Rights at the Linking Arms Together symposium held at York University June 28, 2013. Duration: 1:56:55

Law Thesis (LL.M.)--University of Toronto, 2003. Discussion of how the totem system works, and the implications this has for land claims in the Canadian legal system.

Canadian Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 1993.

Defines the concept and identifies the characteristics To access this article, scroll down to page 52.

Comments on the first transnational pan-indigenous human rights organization with a global perspective and scope.

Looks at the Pygmy people who live and work in the forests and are facing social, political and economic marginalization.

Looks at material by five different Indigenous authors who have been affected by memories of colonial trauma in varying degrees.

The executive director of Cultural Survival Quarterly presents her thoughts on Indigenous people's rights to be heard and determine their own economic, social and cultural development.

Links to twenty-two television and radio clips beginning with a report in March, 1955.

Discusses how the Belize government continues to violate Maya land rights despite public opinion and consistent court rulings.

Deals with aboriginal rights within the context of Canadian law and the court actions of the Lubicon.

Discusses the landmark Australian case, the Mabo decision in the historical context of race relations and reviews issues such as separation of powers doctrine, terra nullius, sovereignty, and Native title.

Discusses the renegotiation of culture-state relationships as an opportunity and obligation to enrich current debate and open up possibilities by revaluing Aboriginal knowledge and heritage and recognizing the benefits of co-operative, cross-disciplinary, and cross-cultural practices. Excerpt from Disability Studies & Indigenous Studies edited by James Gifford and Gabrielle Zezukla-Mailloux. Entire book on one pdf. To access paper, scroll to p. 7.

Looks at limited access to incriminating archival documents about genocidal tactics used against Aboriginal people and promotes importance of archival preservation of all materials retrieved through IAP (Independent Assessment Process) proceedings.

Discusses the philosophical and practical problems in copyright law in relation to the protection of Indigenous knowledge and cultural heritage.

Explores how Indigenous Knowledge systems and identity are embedded in nursing practices.

References national and international talks with Indigenous peoples and stakeholders, while reviewing ten years of sacred land management and policies.

Examines similarities and the development of an alliance between Arctic and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Information will help decision makers safeguard regional social, economic and natural systems.

Discusses the Women's Convention and the Optional Protocol procedure, in order to examine the extent to which international human rights law may play a role in eliminating discrimination against Māori women in New Zealand.

Kathryn Shanley speaks about Indigenous people around the world. Duration: 1:11:21.

Discusses the 16th Annual Women's Memorial March to commemorate women who have been victims of violence.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.20.

Looks at equality before the law and legal interpretation of section 15 of the Indian Act amendments.

Argues that the majority opinion in Marshall and Bernard is flawed as it undermines the significance of aboriginal laws as a way of proving Aboriginal title.

Details Mary Pitawanakwat's sexual and racial discrimination suit filed against the Canadian Secretary of State, Regina office, in the mid 1980's.

Author examines the discrepancies between the Human Rights Act and the Indian Act regarding matrimonial property laws and reserve land.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.12.

Challenges definitions of identity, sovereignty and suggests an alternative governance system based on classic thinking of Aboriginal law.

Looks at logging and the attempts by the Ogiek communities to protect their culture and forest.

Literature review on the rights of Indigenous peoples to meaningful consultation and participation in natural resources management.

Reports on statements used from the United Nations' 2007 Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples to evaluate preservation of culture, lands and resources, self-governance, restitution, and services and representation.

Discusses possible legal avenues for addressing the issue of violence. Includes both domestic and international instruments and cites specific cases.

Law Thesis (LL.M.)--Dalhousie University, 2002.

Article chronicles the military occupation of the mountainous area of Bangladesh. To access this article scroll down to page 14.

Comments on demands made by Indigenous peoples and compares them to demands of non-Indigenous peoples: self-determination, territory, prior informed consent, human rights, cultural rights, and treaties versus land rights and issues of land tenure.

Based upon synthesis of views and perspectives found in published studies, three key areas of concern are: the social ills generated by the wage labour relationship including substance use and domestic stress and reduction in engagement in cultural practices and shared family experiences; environmental effects of the industry and therefore on traditional practices taking place on the land; and a formal role in partnerships in order to establish legally binding protection for their rights.

Identifies areas of persistent discrimination and highlights Canada's ongoing failure to address rights violations. Submission to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on the occasion of its review of Canada’s 19th and 20th reports.

"Follow-up to Thematic Hearing Before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, 144th Period of Sessions, March 28, 2012."

Explores the Commission's Calls to Justice in terms of the urban context of the Friendship centre movement and their clients' day-to-day needs.

Discusses how cases regarding missing Aboriginal women and prostitutes are often minimalized by the justice system.

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

President of the Native Women's Association of Canada discusses the validity of British Columbia's inquiry, the reasons for the organization's withdrawal from the process, and the need for a national inquiry. Duration: 44:31.