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Overrepresentation of Indigenous People in the Canadian Criminal Justice System: Causes and Responses

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Scott Clark
Description
Literature review includes topics of colonialism, socio-economic marginalization, culture clash, systemic discrimination in policing, courts and corrections, and initiatives such as Gladue courts and changes to sentencing policy. Identifies gaps in efforts to reduce overrepresentation and suggests ways to improve the situation.
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Overriding Aboriginal Group Rights a Mistake

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, July 27, 2007, p. A11
Description
Describes how the Stephen Harper Conservative minority government is removing a section of the Human Rights Act which in turn affects the Indian Act.
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An Overview of Aboriginal Self-Government

Alternate Title
Research Paper (Scow Institute)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kinwa Bluesky
Description
Examines Aboriginal self-government and negotiating of agreements with the federal and provincial governments.
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An Overview of the Eighteenth Century Treaties Signed between the Mi'Kmaq and Wuastukwiuk Peoples and the English Crown, 1693-1928: Report Submitted to Land and Economy, Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
William C. Wicken
John G. Reid
Description
Area encompasses Gaspé peninsula, eastern coast of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Island, the Magdelaine Islands, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, and southern half of western Newfoundland.
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The Paradox of Sovereignty: Contingencies of Meaning in American Indian Treaty Discourse

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Caskey Russell
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 32, no. 1, 2008, pp. 1-19
Description
Argues that treaties are a fourth-world text, both promoting and negating sovereignty. To gain in the courts means the American legal system is recognized and ultimately pronounces decisions that effect the reality of Native Americans.
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Parenting: Legal Rights and Responsibilities

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
BearPaw Legal Education & Resource Centre
Description
Provides brief information and resources about issues such as pregnancy, benefits, adoption,status, parenting and contact, financial obligations and assistance.
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Parliament Adopts Jordan's Principle

Alternate Title
For the Record: Parliament Adopts Jordan's Principle
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Wayne Kondro
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 178, no. 3, January 29, 2008, p. 277
Description
Principle named for First Nations child who died in hospital while governments argued over financial responsibility for his care.
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Part Two: The Theory and Practice of Sentencing

Alternate Title
The Theory and Practice of Sentencing: Are They on the Same Wavelength? [Part Two]
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Edward D. Bayda
Justice as Healing, vol. 2, no. 4, Winter, 1997, p. [?]
Description
Reprint of a lecture given by Chief Justice of the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal (SaskCA) at the University of Saskatchewan in 1997. Note: This is a two-part sample article available courtesy of the Native Law Centre of Canada. Subscriptions for the publication are available from the Centre.
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Partnership Accord Between The Inuit of Canada as Represented by Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami and Her Majesty the Queen in the Right of Canada as Represented by The Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canada
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
Minister of Indian Affairs and North Development
Description
Partnership accord is effective from the 31st day of May 2005; document is in Inuktitut (syllabics), English and French.
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Passport Rule Causes Angst in Indian Country

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, January 26, 2007, p. A9
Description
Comments on the Jay Treaty, that came into effect in 1794 giving Mohawks free access across the border, and discusses how cases will now be more complicated by the new passport legislation.
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Pat Lalonde Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Pat Lalonde
Indian History Film Project
Description
This 83-year old gentleman talks about work as trapper, farmer, builder, carpenter; a serious accident at High Prairie; work as councillor on the Drift Pile River Reserve and developments on that reserve; and about relinquishing treaty status.
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Pat Weaselhead Interview 1

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Pat Weaselhead
Harry Shade
Indian History Film Project
Description
Retelling his father's account of the signing of Treaty #7, and the establishment of the Blood Reserve; also the establishment of the Mormon settlement at Cardston.
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Pat Weaselhead Interview 2

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Pat Weaselhead
Mike Devine
Harry Shade
Indian History Film Project
Description
Statement on promises made at signing of Treaty #7, as told to him by his father who was 10 years old and present at the signing.
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A Path Forward: A Resource Guide to Support Treaty First Nation, Regional District and Local Government Collaboration and Planning

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation
Description
Using case studies provides tips and tools to improve regional level planning and service delivery for First Nations, regional districts, municipalities and electoral area staff where treaties are close to being completed or being achieved. Includes list of resources.
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The Path to Homeownership: Stories from First Nations Communities

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canadian Real Estate Association
Description
Highlights several successful initiatives across Canada which help individuals fund the purchase, or building, of a home. Many have set up a system of band-controlled revolving funds to deal with the restrictions of the Indian Act.
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Pathways in a Forest: Indigenous Guidance on Prevention-Based Child Welfare

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Elba Bendo
Sharnelle JenkinsThompson
Isabelle Busby
Emily Beier
Description
Focuses on seven topics: eight principles of Indigenous child welfare, understanding the overrepresentation of children in care, legal context, root causes, discrepancies in delivery of services, current approaches and recommendations in the area of family violence, current approaches and recommendations in the area of substance use, and improving financial supports for families.
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Pathways to Service Delivery: A First Nations' Guide to Developing and Re-negotiating Municipal Service Agreements

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[URBAN Systems
Beyond Design]
Description
Includes four case studies: Tk’emlups te Secwepemc and the City of Kamloops; Tsleil Waututh Nation and the District of North Vancouver; : Musqueam and the City of Vancouver; : Cowichan Tribes and the City of Duncan; and Fort Nelson First Nation and Northern Rockies Regional Municipality.
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Paul Gladue Interview 2

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Paul Gladue
Dave Capot
Dan McLean
Indian History Film Project
Description
Mr. Gladue discusses promises made under Treaty #8.
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Paul Powder Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Paul Powder
Alfred J. Beaver
Indian History Film Project
Description
Interviewee is aged 71, non-treaty. He speaks of payment of money and goods to treaty Indians; and his understanding of treaty promises.
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Paul Russell Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Paul Russell
Dila Provost
Albert Yellowhorn
Indian History Film Project
Description
Discusses the signing of Treaty #7 and how the Blackfoot interpreted it.
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Paul Snakeskin Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Paul Snakeskin
Abraham Burnstick
Indian History Film Project
Description
Gives his interpretation of Treaty #6.
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Perceptions of Implementation: Treaty Signatory Views of Treaty Implementation

Alternate Title
Moving Forward, Making a Difference ; vol. 2
Aboriginal Policy Research ; vol. 4
Aboriginal Policy Research Conference ; 2nd, 2006
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Jean‑Pierre Morin
vol. 4
Description

Uses Treaties 4 and 6 as case studies.

Chapter eight from Moving Forward, Making a Difference, vol. 2, which is also vol. 4 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series.

Originally presented at the second annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2006.

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A Perfect Storm: The U.S. Anti-Trafficking Regime's Failure to Stop the Sex Trafficking of American Indian Women and Girls

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Andrea L. Johnson
Columbia Human Rights Law Review, vol. 43, no. 2, 2012, pp. [617]-710
Description
Argues there is a false assumption that victims are from foreign countries and in the country without lawful immigration status, and looks at how legislation ignores and perpetuates the factors that make Native Americans vulnerable to exploitation.
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Permanency for Children & Youth in Care [British Columbia]: Case Data and Trends [as of May 31, 2018]

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)
Government of British Columbia]
Description
Data for Indigenous and general population on: caseloads, reasons for care and court orders for protection; breakdown of 'neglect', care plan current and complete rate; residential placement types; hotel placements; trend for numbers in care; and youth agreements.
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