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Jordan & Shannen: First Nations Children Demand That the Canadian Government Stop Racially Discriminating Against Them

Alternate Title
Shadow Report: Canada 3rd and 4th Periodic Report to the UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Cindy Blackstock
Description
Discusses the discriminatory policies and actions toward Aboriginal children in Canada, focusing on Jordan's Principle and Shannen's Dream.
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Joseph Lee Phelps Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
J.L. Phelps
Murray Dobbin
Indian History Film Project
Description
Mr. Phelps was the Minister of Natural Resources in the Saskatchewan CCF government from 1944 to 1948. He speaks of attempts to replace welfare in the north with programs for fish and fur marketing.
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Joseph Nanooch Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Joseph Nanooch
Roger Nanooch
Indian History Film Project
Description
Joseph Nanooch, 70 years old, gives his understanding of Treaty 8 in relation to hunting and trapping. (Much of tape inaudible)
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Judge Reserves Decision in Law Firm's Survivor Dealings

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Shari Narine
Windspeaker, vol. 30, no. 3, June 2012, p. 10
Description

Looks at concerns over the poor representation of residential school survivors by a Calgary law firm.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.10.

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Julian Cree Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Julian Cree
Richard Lightning
Indian History Film Project
Description
An 85-year-old member of Fort McMurray band describes promises of reserve at Waterways, and the breaking of treaty promises regarding fishing and hunting rights.
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Julian Gladue Interview 3

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Julian Gladue
Alfred J. Beaver
Indian History Film Project
Description
Mr. Gladue, aged 86, describes the discovery of Trout Lake, Alberta; the abundance of buffalo in the area; his life as atrapper. He gives a detailed and graphic account of a winter journey from Wabasca to Yellowknife and back, including his attendance at a Chipewyan funeral and feast.
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The Jurisdiction of Inherent Right Aboriginal Governments

Alternate Title
Research Paper (National Centre for First Nations Governance)
Research Paper for the National Centre for First Nations Governance
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kent McNeil
Description
Overview of issues relating to jurisdiction, governance and inherent rights.
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Jurisdictional Solutions in Indian Country to Support Missing or Murdered Indigenous People Efforts

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Bill Denke
Bruce Lee
Matthew Lysakowski
Jason O'Neal
Department of Justice Journal of Federal Law and Practice, vol. 69, no. 1, Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons: Law Enforcement and Prevention, January 2021, pp. 71-89
Description
A discussion about jurisdictional issues and some of the typical partnerships with Indigenous communities used to address the situation. Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll down to page 71.
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The Jurisprudence of Reconciliation: Aboriginal Rights in Canada

E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Mark D. Walters
Description
Examines whether the Canadian judiciary system is capable of furthering reconciliation through interpretation of legal rights and duties. Chapter eight in: The Politics of Reconciliation in Multicultural Societies edited by Will Kymlicka and Bashir Bashir.
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Jurisprudential Challenges

Alternate Title
The Other Declarations in Daniels: Fiduciary Obligations and the Duty to Negotiate
[Daniels: In and Beyond the Law]
[History, Jurisdiction, and Identity in Daniels v Canada]
[The Chicken and the Egg: Unanswered Questions from Daniels
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Eric Adams
Catherine Bell
Paul Seaman
Description
Three presenters discuss the Daniels decision: First looks at the decision in terms of history, jurisdiction, and identity and citizenship; second analyzes the reasons given by the court for denying two declarations that were sought in the case; and third discusses problem of who can legitimately decide if someone is part of the Métis collective. Duration: 1:08:05. Presentations are part of the conference "Daniels: In and Beyond the Law" held at University of Alberta, Jan. 26-27, 2017.
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Jury Representation in Canada: Systemic Barriers and Biases in the "Conscience of the Community": Report of the Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice: Preliminary Report

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Nathan Afilalo
Description
Examines factors that lead to problems with representation of Indigenous and ethnic and cultural minorities on criminal juries. Explores rules and practices at national and provincial levels with respect to: juror roll preparation and source lists; eligibility criteria; language requirements; discretion of court officials; summons process; compensation; and criminal code provisions that determine the jury selection process at the trial level.
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Justice and Safety for Urban Indigenous Children and Youth in Canada

Alternate Title
National Association of Friendship Centres Civil Society Submission to the 5th and 6th Review of Canada's Implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child
UN CRC Alternate Report, Canada's 5th and 6th Review
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC)
Description
Brief discussion of context and early learning, education, health, culture and language, and child welfare followed by comments on Canada's fifth and sixth reports on the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child and recommendations about policy and legal avenues to address inequalities.
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[Justice Binnie on Reconciliation. Part 1]

Alternate Title
Symposium on Reconciliation ; Toronto, Ontario February, 2011
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Ian Binnie
Description
Honourable Justice Ian Binnie, Supreme Court of Canada, speaks at the Symposium on Reconciliation in Toronto, Ontario, February, 2011. Duration: 5:46. Part 1 of 5.
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Justice for Aboriginal Peoples: It's Time

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Public Service Alliance of Canada
Description
Brief video designed to educate the general population about why Aboriginals are not "just getting over it". Duration: 5:48.
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Justice for All: An Interview with Grand Chief Edward John

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Agnes Portalewska
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 36, no. 4, Free, Prior, and Informed Consent, December 2012, p. [?]
Description
Brief account of Grand Chief's life as an advocate for Indigenous rights locally and internationally.
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Justice For Louis Riel Requires Exoneration

Articles » General
Author/Creator
George Goulet
Terry Goulet
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 1, January 2011, p. 7
Description
Looks at the significant difference between the words pardon and exoneration, in reference to Paul Chartrand's article on Bill C-248 in the December 2010 issue of Eagle Feather News. Article found by scrolling down to page 7.
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Juvenile Justice in Rural and Northern Manitoba

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Rod Kueneman
Rick Linden
Rick Kosmick
Canadian Journal of Criminology, vol. 34, no. 3/4, July-October 1992, pp. 435-460
Description
Discusses the structure of the juvenile court system and problems of the circuit court.
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Keenebonanoh Keemoshominook Kaeshe Peemishikhik Odaskiwakh = We Stand on the Graves of Our Ancestors: Native Interpretations of Treaty No. 9 with Attawapiskat Elders

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Keenebonanoh Keemoshominook Kaeshe Peemishikhik Odaskiwakh = We Stand on the Graves of Our Ancestors: Native Interpretations of Treaty 9 with Attawapiskat Elders
Keenebonanoh Keemoshominook Kaeshe Peemishikhik Odaskiwakh = We Stand on the Graves of Our Ancestors: Native Interpretations of Treaty Nine with Attawapiskat Elders
Keenebonanoh Keemoshominook Kaeshe Peemishikhik Odaskiwakh = We Stand on the Graves of Our Ancestors: Native Interpretations of Treaty No. Nine with Attawapiskat Elders
Theses
Author/Creator
Jacqueline Hookimaw-Witt
Description
Canadian Heritage and Development Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Trent University, 1998.
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'"Keep the Languages Alive" with Elders, Teachers, Advocates, and Linguists: AILDI's Balancing Act in Efforts to Maintain and Revitalize Endangered Languages.

Alternate Title
American Indian Language Development Institute: Thirty Year Tradition of Speaking From Our Heart
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Akira Y. Yamamoto
Kimiko Y. Yamamoto
Description
Looks at language endangerment in the global setting, responses to the endangered situation, and issues in promoting language revitalization. Chapter from American Indian Language Development Institute: Thirty Year Tradition of Speaking From Our Heart edited by Candace K. Galla, Stacey Oberly, G.L. Romero, Maxine Sam, Ofelia Zepeda.
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Keetsahnak / Our Missing and Murdered Indigenous Sisters

E-Books
Author/Creator
Christi Belcourt
Kim Anderson
Debra Leo
Beatrice Starr
Stella August
Beverly Jacobs
Sandra Lamouche
Ann-Marie Livingston
Sarah Hunt
Robyn Bourgeois
Michelle Good
Kelsey T. Leonard
Maya Ode'amik chacaby
Helen Knott
Alex Wilson
Robert Alexander Innes
Waaseyaa'sin Christine Sy
Leanne Betasamosake Simpson
Darlene R. Okemaysim-Sicotte ...
Rita Bouvier
Pahan Pte San Win
Laura Harjo
Jenell Navarro
Kimberly Robertson
Maria Campbell
Description
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Kelowna Accord Should Get Passed

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, April 28, 2008, p. A3
Description
Argues that the federal/provincial/First Nation agreement should be honoured. Also comments on the Kitchenuhmayboosib Inninuwug First Nation's refusal to comply with a court order to give a mining company permission to drill on traditional land.
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Kennecott Eagle Mineral Project and the Need for a Michigan Religious Freedom Restoration Act

Alternate Title
Indigenous Law & Policy Center Occasional Paper Series
Indigenous Law & Policy Center Working Paper ; 2010-06
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Adrea M. Korthase
Indigenous Law & Policy Center Working Paper
Description
Discusses the decision to issue mining permits, recent Supreme Court cases and the battle for religious freedom even under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA).
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Key Events in the Gitksan Encounter With the Colonial World

E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
James A. McDonald
Jennifer Joseph
Description
Looks at the historical time line of the Gitksan peoples since colonization. Pre-publication of book chapter: Potlatch at Gisegukla: William Beyon's 1945 Fieldbooks edited by Margaret Anderson and Marjorie Halpin.
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Keynote Address: Indigenous Peoples and Their Mark on the International Legal System

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
S. James Anaya
American Indian Law Review, vol. 31, no. 2, Symposium: Lands, Liberties, and Legacies: Indigenous Peoples and International Law, 2006/2007, pp. 257-272
Description
Discusses the implications of the decision by the United Nations' Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, under its Urgent Action Procedure, which directs the United States to cease its violation of Shoshone land rights.
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