International

Explores involvement with the Nagoya Protocol which governs access to genetic resources and the equitable sharing of the benefits.

Sociology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Ottawa, 1993.

Discusses the protective measures introduced in 73 remote Aboriginal communities as the results of report. To access this article, scroll down to page 38.

Focuses on the overlapping legal and ethical issues regarding non-Native collaborators and the colonizing relationship to Native American texts or put more simply intellectual property rights of Native American life stories.

Interdisciplinary Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Oregon State University, 2006.

Surveys the legislative basis used to create Indigenous 'communes' and specifying territories.

Comments on the final report by Justice French on the Australian National Native Title Tribunal.

Presents the Native Women's Association of Canada's (NWAC) perspective on Canada's compliance with articles in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR).

Looks at examples of the dramatic and adverse effect of natural resource projects.

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

Politics Thesis (Ph.D.)--Princetion University, 2004.

Looks at case law involving customary law, human rights and gender equality.

Looks at historical and contemporary conflicts between the government, the Maoists rebels and the youth movement. To access this article, scroll down to page 50.

Examines new legislation put into effect in Norway, the Norwegian Finnmark Act, the Draft Sami Convention, and the right to self-determination.

Comments on the passing of the Declaration, in 2007, and the need to produce enforceable nation policies in line with the Declaration.

Brief history of the United Nations' involvement and move towards being a part of the decision making process that would affect Indigenous peoples throughout the world.

Discusses tribes' struggles to protect their rights and reclaim their reservation lands.

Court case to stop extradition of the Aboriginal activist accused of the murder of Anna Mae Aquash, also known as Anna Mae Pictou Aquash.

Focuses on the Duroobe in Burkina Faso, the vulnerability of nomadic pastoralists and negative stereotypes and makes recommendations for improvement. To access this article, scroll down to page 48.

Text of the Convention in English (unofficial translation).

Urging the Prime Minister to revive the circumpolar ambassador, as Russia plans to plant a flag on the North Pole seabed.

Looks at important acts which govern land use and ownership, as well as some Supreme Court judgments after 1968.

Brief comment about the World Conference of Indigenous Women.

Examines the international legal doctrine of self-determination and its application to the situation of indigenous peoples. International Law Thesis --University of Lund, 2001.

Prose expresses the disappointment Aboriginal people feel in knowing that the United Nations Declaration on the Right of Indigenous Peoples was not signed.

Promotes three measures to resolve existing problems including increasing the transparency of decision-making regarding land allocation.

Discusses Home Rule Government's policy on the taking of non-renewable resources. To access this article, scroll down to page 40.

Looks at controversies surrounding the Eastern Siberia-Pacific Ocean Pipeline and concerns of the Evenki people. To access this article, scroll down to page 58.

Overview of the World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium (WINHEC) and the establishment of the World Indigenous University (WINU) in 2013.

Discusses the series of radio programs that inform Indigenous listeners about their rights under international law.

Asserts that the theory is merely a method of domination by one group over another. History and practise are consistent, the assertion of one law for all as being 'just' is false. Argues that pluralism in law is possible; systems of law can co-exist. Note: This is a sample article from the publication. Subscriptions are available from the Native Law Centre.

Examines how customary law or Aboriginal law has not been historically recognized in Australia and looks at how articles 8 and 9 of the International Labor Organization (ILO) have tried to correct this.

Presentation to the Working Group on Indigenous Peoples, United Natioins.

Describes the OAS meeting of October, 1999 that provided for the participation and feedback on the Draft, of any citizen group including Indigenous representatives.

Looks at guidelines, standards and sustainability implications for forest dwelling communities from an Ingenious point of view.

Law Thesis (LL.M.)--University of Alberta, 1997.

Comments on corporate and government-led land grabs and other injustices that threaten the survival, dignity, and livelihoods of Indigenous peoples.

Discusses the challenges community radio stations are facing because of the telecommunications law that does not allow licenses for non-profit community radio stations.

eTextbook is a multi-media resource developed in collaboration with Indigenous peoples from across Canada. Covers both historical and contemporary topics. Can be downloaded as iBook, ePub, or PDF.

eTextbook is a multi-media resource developed in collaboration with Indigenous peoples from across Canada. Covers both historical and contemporary topics. Can be downloaded as iBook, ePub, or PDF.

Bolivian Minister of Foreign Affairs talks about harmony, vision and way of life. To access this article, scroll down to page 80.

Looks at the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Discusses the evolution of technologies used to restore and create space to preserve languages and cultures while communicating across cultural, political, and geographical boundaries.

Describes how the Stephen Harper Conservative minority government is removing a section of the Human Rights Act which in turn affects the Indian Act.

Presenter wraps up the conference by asking the big question: where is the rule of law and is it still applicable in state indigenous relations, not only common law, but international law, and indigenous law? Duration: 31:50.