Agreement concerning the rights and responsibilities of the Mi'kmaq communiies with respect to control over education.

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

Mr. Grandjambe, 80 years old when interviewed, was formerly a trapper. He describes his understanding of the treaty promises.

A very brief interview about the procedure followed at the signing of Treaty #8.

Discusses a bi-cultural partnership model that would be in line with current health legislation.

Book review of: The Mikmaw Concordat by James (Sakej) Youngblood Henderson.

Looks at Mikskitu women's activism in a social and political context.

Poster commemorates the four Inuit Agreements that ended the 30-year process to settle comprehensive land claims.

Looks at crowning legal uncertainty about Aboriginal land claims and the resource sector investment.

Related material: Summary of Findings.

"The material provides an overview of the mandate and history of the Department, the parliamentary environment, the Minister's portfolio, key relationships, and departmental sectors and their mandates. It also includes an overview of First Nation, Métis and Inuit protocols, cultures and traditions."

Includes speech by the Lieutenant-Governor, and minutes of the four meetings which took place March 8, 1873 – March 12, 1874. Includes recommendations for treaty-making with the First Nations (“Indians”) and the Métis (“Half Breeds”) and other issues pertaining to settling the North-West Territories. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 25.

Discusses the shift in health policy and self-government discussions in British Columbia, Ontario and New Zealand.

Book review of Mississauga Portraits by Donald B. Smith.

Discusses two key court cases: United States v. John and Chata Development Corporation v. Mississippi Tax Commission, which called into question their legal status as a federally recognized tribe.

Article focuses on the Dummer's Treaty provisions concerning English land ownership, sovereignty and the Anglo-Abenaki alliance.

Presents some historical background and a look at forthcoming residential school settlement payments to former students.

Examines the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines' operation policy for implementing section 78 of the Mining Act and its regulations and consultation requirements.

Discusses the government's attempts to enforce compulsory service and Aboriginals' reactions to them. Argues that while the government refused to listen to protests, in the end practical considerations such as geographic isolation and health of potential recruits, and barriers of language and culture caused the policy to fail.

Looks at substance abuse reduction initiatives in McKinley County, New Mexico and the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming.

Law Thesis (LL.M.)--The University of British Columbia, 2006.

Provides overview of modern agreements and existing Indigenous rights under law and under sovereignty.

Compares the main features of these Agreements and gives a theoretical understanding of modern treaties.

Environmental Studies Thesis (M.A.)--York University, 2010.

Curriculum Studies Thesis (M.A.)--McGill University, 2007.

Discussion paper outlines five critical policy issues including: mineral tenure system and security of investment; Aboriginal rights and interests related to mining development; regulatory processes for exploration activities on Crown Land; land use planning in Ontario’s Far North; and private rights and interests relating to mining development.

Looks at emergence of political activism and different approaches and forms of accommodation which have developed in Circumpolar North. Developed for class delivered by the University of the Arctic.

Discussion of land tenure rights and systems, and conflicts and outcomes of disputes including key court decisions, legislation and modern treaties. Developed for class delivered by the University of the Arctic.

Overview of emergence and characteristics of the Russian, Canadian, Norwegian, Swedish, and Finnish states and how the different regimes impacted the peoples of the circumpolar North. Developed for class delivered by the University of the Arctic.

Sovereign status of the Blackfeet Nation permits the establishment of financial institutions that are not subject to state and federal management.

Comments on the legislation passed in Montana that provides funding for tribal colleges to prepare curriculum that educates all students about the role of Native Americans in the nation's history.

Resource Management and Environmental Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia, 2018.

Topics covered: legislative/jurisdictional context, funding, technology, employment and education, integrating community energy solutions, energy efficiency and conservation programming, and partnership opportunities.

Discusses the relationship between the federal government and First Nations leaders regarding the needs of First Nations communities, and looks at the First Nations Financial Institutions Bill that was opposed by the majority of chiefs, but approved by the Martin Government. Access article through table of contents.

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.

Political Science Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 2006.

Reprint of Mr. Ron Elliott asking the Minister of Economic Development and Transportation the Hon. Peter Taptuna about Nunavut's mining policy, NWT Premier Bob McLeod's Opening Address at the Third Session of the 17th Legislative Assembly on October 17, and Ms. Wendy Bisaro (Frame Lake) about the NWT's Anti-Poverty Strategy. Editors note: Statements were edited for length.

Mrs. Buffalo of the Peigan Reserve, who is 93 years of age, answers questions about what her ancestors told her of buffalo, fur trade, treaty, smallpox and attitudes to the land.

This 90 year old lady describes the payment of scrip and allocation of colonies to the Metis of northern Alberta.

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.

Argues that while, on the surface Canada may seem to have respected the right to self-government, in practical terms it has done little and a landmark decision is needed to speed the process.

Revised edition.

Agreement between Government of Canada, Government of Saskatchewan and Muskoday First Nation.