Discussion of an externally imposed statutory system of classification and regulation of First Nations' peoples.

Looks at issues of Indigenous constitutional visions, treaty constitutionalism and decolonization through a gendered lens. Paper presented at the 80th Annual Conference of the Canadian Political Science Association, UBC, June 2008.

Signed agreement between Pacific island nation of Samoa and the University of California, will split equally revenues from potential prostratin-based drugs, extracted from the mamala tree bark. Samoan healers were the first to recognize the trees medicinal potential.

Discussion of how the government/judicial category of "half-breed" was developed to facilitate appropriation of land and resources.

Law Thesis (LL.M.)--University of Toronto, 1991. "The inherent and unextinguished nature of self government among the Nawash Band is demonstrated through examining the events of the author's ancestors and community in their interactions with foreign settlers."

Agreement between the Government of Canada, The Government of Saskatchewan and the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations.

Reviews policies, the history of colonization and the impact of goals of the settler government on Non-Status Indians.

Recounts what two elders told of Treaty #6 and the promises made under it.

A discussion of Treaty 7: promises made and broken; and the traditional relationship of the Indian to his surroundings.

Interviewee was 6 years old at signing of Treaty 8. He describes the establishment of reserves around Lesser Slave Lake; and the need for more reserve land.

Understanding of treaty promises; distribution of food, ammunition, etc. in earlier times; interesting accounts of home-made agricultural equipment (aswell as that supplied by Dept. of Indian Affairs).

Dr. Grace Woo, author of the book Ghost Dancing with Colonialism: Decolonization and Indigenous Rights at the Supreme Court of Canada, discusses the continued colonization of Indigenous Canadians enabled within the judicial system. Duration: 28:12 Part 1 of 2. Link to Part 2 record: Ghost Dancing With Colonialism Part 2

Dr. Grace Woo, author of the book Ghost Dancing with Colonialism: Decolonization and Indigenous Rights at the Supreme Court of Canada, discusses the continued colonization of Indigenous Canadians enabled within the judicial system. Duration: 30:56 Part 1 of 2. Link to Part 1 record: Ghost Dancing With Colonialism Part 1

Book review of Ghost Dancing with Colonialism by Grace Li Xiu Woo. Entire book review section on one pdf. To access this review scroll to p. 157.

File contains a photocopy of M. Giraud's article "The Western Metis After the Insurrection," as published in Saskatchewan History Vol. IX No. 1 (winter 1956): pp. 1-15. He gives his impression of the lives of the Metis in the North-West Territories after 1885. He argues that many were destitute living on thin strips of crown land, and only a few had small farms, while others settled on reserves. Many got a title to land worth $240 (scrip), but most sold their title for less than it was worth and then spent the money foolishly.

Sociology Thesis (M.A.)--York University, 2014.

Book reviews of: Compact, Contract, Covenant: Aboriginal Treaty-Making in Canada by J.R. Miller. Home is the Hunter: The James Bay Cree and Their Land by Hans M.

Prominent Métis lawyer and author of The North-West Is Our Mother: The Story of Louis Riel's People, the Métis Nation discusses the history of Métis law-making and diplomacy. Duration: 38:34.

Consolidation of three previous documents: Glossary of Key Terms Related to Intellectual Property and Traditional Cultural Expressions, Glossary of Key Terms Related to Intellectual Property and Traditional Knowledge, and Glossary of Key Terms Related to Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources.

Excerpt from Indian History and Claims: A Research Handbook v. 2 by Bennett McCardle.

Terminology used in BC treaty negotiation process.

Brief list of terms relating to Aboriginal land rights and title.

Looks at the colonial history of New Zealand and compares it with what happened in the United States.

Outlines Correctional Service of Canada obligations and commitments, and focuses on progress in the following areas: financial capacity, access to programs, security and classification, parole, data collection, human resources, Northern Correctional Framework, and healing lodges.

Discusses conflict of law arising from application of provincial law on-reserve to matters in First Nation jurisdiction, examples cited include: gambling, smoking, adoption, health, welfare regulation and education.

Presents case studies in excellence, covering the topics of: the people, the land, laws and jurisdiction, institutions, and resources.

Purpose to provide organized discussions which lead to agreements supported by all parties.

Summarizes issues most problematic with territories of the Amazonian Indigenous peoples in the Andean area. To access this article, scroll to page 8.

Examines the narrow interpretation in this jurisdiction of "reserve lands" under the Indian Act and how this has stymied self-government.

Brief document covers topics of groups falling under the term Aboriginal, treaty rights, and fiduciary responsibility.

Examines the development and administration of guardian and trust relations between Tribal government and the United States government.

Overview of laws and policies that led to the removal of Aboriginal children from their homes and the need for the ICWA (Indian Child Welfare Act), requirements and implementation in New York.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Nebraska at Lincoln, 2000.

Policy outlines Alberta's approach to how it will meet its consultation responsibilities and Alberta's expectations of resource companies and First Nations in achieving the goal of increasing certainty for all parties with respect to land management and resource development activities.

Overview of provincial legislation, agreements, and programs and services specific to Indigenous women and girls.

Minister of the Environment and Parks Canada, Rona Ambrose, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Chief Adeline Jonasson to advance work on an area of interest totalling 33,525 sq. km.. See article # 74.

Response to questionnaire sent out by United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous peoples. Related material: Annex A: Additional Information Provided by Indigenous Services Canada.

Provincial government site providing links to programs and services, publications and documentations, claims and demands under heading Relations to Aboriginal peoples.

Links to agreements with individual First Nations, transboundary agreements, First Nations without land claims agreements, and the Understanding the Yukon Umbrella Final Agreement (The Green Book).

Act to bring about the creation of the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development

Discusses the changes that have taken place when the findings of the 2008 study are compared to those of the 2002 study on the academic biases and government policies toward American Indian criminal justice and criminology literature. Scroll down to access article.