International

Political Science Thesis (Ph.D.)--Colorado State University, 2001.

Looks at the impact shifting cultivation has on the habitat of wildlife and consequences for indigenous people in the Karen communities in Thailand. To access this article, scroll down to page 22.

Discusses the Indigenous Peoples' Alliance of the Archipelago (AMAN) National consultation of Indigenous communities, on climate change and Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD).

Reveals that there are 400 distinct ethnic groups lumped under the category of "Native American", that the United States government has 371 treaty relationships, and also discusses the "right of inherent sovereignty".

The Sixth Annual Report of the United States Board of Indian Commissioners includes reports of living conditions on reservations; correspondence and transcripts of meetings between government officials and Aboriginal chiefs and officials; and lists of Indian Agencies with names of tribes and agents.

Historical note:

Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.

Looks at global movement to reverse autocratic policies.

Highlights papers presented at the symposium on global Indigenous health concerns.

Looks at statistical data to determine suicide rates are higher among young Inuit men than women, of the same age, and of their peers in Denmark, southern Canada and United States. To access this article, scroll down to page 30.

Brief article containing comments by Australia's Social Justice Commissioner welcoming the adoption.

Political Science Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alberta, 1995.

Submission contends that Canada has failed to adequately address issues facing Aboriginal children and therefore has not complied with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, UN Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and other human rights instruments.

Critical paper which uses international Human Rights Law to examine the legal arguments made by Vizenor in his 1991 novel; discusses the relationship between Indigenous speculative fictions (SF) and international law at the end of the twentieth century.

Child-friendly booklet.

Examines the economic, ecological, cultural and spiritual aspects of the forest and local concerns about the sale of lands and natural resources.

Brief biography provides views on issues and challenges of Indigenous-focused philanthropy.

Questions and recommendations from the second U.N. human rights review.

International Law and Relations Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 1994.

Focuses on Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Discusses transformation of livelihood systems, disruption of communities and survival of cultural heritage and identity. To access this article, scroll down to page 30.

The creation of a Indigenous Media Zone by the United Nations at the 16th UNPFII session.

Emphasizes the need for accurate information when measuring social, economic and health status and assessing progress in addressing domestic and global challenges.

Law Thesis (Ph.D.)- University of British Columbia, 2002.

Discusses the protection of rights through the intersection of customary law and state regulation. To access this article, scroll to page 84.

Discusses accepting the provisions of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in an effort for Canada to renounce its colonizing ways.

Looks at the relationship between adolescent pregnancy and child welfare and discusses the problems with the current child welfare system.

Explores consequences resulting from ethnic discrimination, racism, sexism, exploitation, poverty and political violence. To access this article, scroll down to page 16.

Looks at history, economics and politics to explain internal instability and the exploitation of resources. To access this article, scroll down to page 24.

Looks at background history of the court case and appeal case filed by Negotiating Team regarding the San and Bagkalagadi people. To access this article, scroll down to page 20.

Guide to accompany two films:Totem: Return of the G'psgolox Pole (2003) and the sequel Totem: Return and Renewal. Targets senior-level curriculum in English language arts and social studies.

Pursuant to the decision of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues at its tenth session (E/2011/43, para. 113). Advanced unedited version.

Inquiry responds to the government's failure to adequately address recommendations in Bringing them home: Report of the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children From the Families.

Outlines current state of affairs, historical background and summary of the history of Métis lands.

Examines the environmental and socioeconomic impact of extreme weather and global warming for Indigenous communities.

Looks at the changed direction the Supreme Court of Canada has taken on issues of treaty and aboriginal rights.

Lists items held in the Centre's library. Categorized by topic and indexed by author and title. Most entries are annotated.