International

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

Author reflects on the international legal standards regarding the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty of Black Hills between the United States government and the Sioux Nation.

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

Represents views and opinions of the National Inquiry after consultations with legal scholars and lawyers with expertise on genocide and international crimes. Topics include: definition, Canada's actions and omissions as genocidal conduct (actus reus), Canada's specific intent to destroy Indigenous peoples (mens rea), and Canada's responsibility for genocide and obligations for reparations.

Contends that links between Canadian policies and African apartheid are doubtful and claims that specific Canadian legal approaches have been adopted by South Africa's system, are absent from South African historical accounts.

Human Rights and Democratisation Thesis (E.MA)--Åbo Akademi University, 2015.

Looks at national legislation, international law, and Sámi customary law to review rules involving the legal protection of Sámi culture, Sámi indigenous people and minorities in Norway.

Looks at international standards and Russian legislation regarding relations between small numbered Indigenous people of the Russian North, Siberia and Far East with mining, oil, and gas companies.

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.

Political Science Thesis (M.A.)--University of Ottawa, 2016.

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

Comments on the difficulties faced by Coast Salish groups to cross the United States border particularly the Washington State-British Columbia border.

Book review of: Like a Loaded Weapon by Robert A. Williams, Jr.

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.

Studies the interaction of Indigenous peoples, nation states and national parks. The article also discusses how new management models allow Indigenous influenced park policy.

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

Part one of W.O. Mitchell's article on the life of Louis Riel, from his Manitoba childhood to college life in Montreal, to the Frog Lake Massacre in April 1885.

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.

Presents paper used in discussions with a Treaty Committee requesting to make a treaty for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people.

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.

Study contends traditional holistic approach is often at odds with existing criminal justice systems.

Reviews the history of Maori/non-Maori land relations since 1865 in New Zealand and explores how legislation has helped to shape race relations.

Related material: Māori with Disabilities (Part Two).

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.

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

Outlines Millennium Development Goals, the UN's role, and examines the threat to cultural survival of the African Indigenous peoples. To access this article, scroll down to page 7.

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.

Agreement between Canada and Russia that acknowledges common interests and issues that pertain to the Arctic and northern regions of both countries, including sustainable development and environmental protection.

Gaudry discusses the concept of Wicihitowin as used to resolve a 19th century conflict between the Métis and the Dakota. Gunn discusses how international law relates to treaties signed with Indigenous peoples in Canada. O'Toole discusses whether Section 31 of The Manitoba Act constituted a treaty. Duration: 1:52:03.

Argues the agreement that led to the passing of the Manitoba Act in 1870 is a viable treaty according to international law.

Argues that the agreement reached leading up to the Manitoba Act meets requirements for a valid treaty in international law as it was at the time.

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.

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

Examines direct consequences of climate change on Indigenous people and the links between traditional knowledge and practices to natural resources and biological diversity.

Description of the current context followed by discussion of policy responses at the international, federal, provincial, and municipal levels, and Indigenous social housing. Includes two case studies: British Columbia's housing strategy and the Lu’ma Native Housing Society in Vancouver.

Comments on Australian moral rights legislation and considers why they have been perceived as holding an integral place in providing adequate legal protection for Indigenous art in Australia.

Discusses and summarizes new movement in Indigenous communities that presents as an alternative to the global crisis. To access this article, scroll down to page 60.

Citing examples from research done in Botswana, article discusses several factors effecting education: spatial distance, cultural distance and a failure to accommodate local language and culture. To access this article, scroll down to page 46.

Nine indicators used: recognition of land/title, self-government rights, cultural rights, and customary law, upholding historic treaties and/or signing new treaties, guarantees of representation/consultation in central government, affirmation of distinct status, support/ratification for international instruments, and affirmative action. 2nd edition.

Nine indicators were used: recognition of land/title, self-government, customary law, and culture; legal affirmation of distinct status, support/ratification for international indigenous rights instruments, affirmative action, upholding and/or signing new treaties, and guarantees of representation/consultation in central government.

Looks at Indigenous rights and international law.