Argues that the fiduciary duty that is given constitutional status in Sparrow is based on respect for the autonomy of Aboriginal peoples.

Looks at the blending of laws and customs of the English and Aboriginal people and the Constitution Act, 1982

Looks at the path to wellness and balance in First Nations/Native American communities, using a holistic concept.

Talks of traditional values and the symbolism of the treaty promises.

Gives his understanding of Treaty #6.

Briefly describes his mother's recollections of the signing of Treaty #7.

Explores the challenges of complying with the, Inuit Language Protection Act and the Official Languages Act to provide pharmacy services without Inuit language proficient pharmacists.

Rejection of the Meech Lake accord by Elijah Harper and Phil Fontaine. Includes synopsis. Duration: 10:25.

Mr. Isadore, aged 72, a former councillor on Drift Pile River Reserve, recounts a history of Drift Pile River Reserve, and of other reserves around Lesser Slave Lake.

Tells stories from his father and grandfather of the signing of Treaty #6 and of Indian life before that time.

Lifetime chief of the Fort MacKay band gives a brief account of the signing of Treaty 8; talks about Fort MacKay band reserves, how they are located a long way from Fort MacKay where people reside.

Looks at the rejection of federal Bill C-33, First Nations Control of First Nations Education Act, and an alternative education decision-making model that is more aligned with the Mi'kmaq "Talking Circle" tradition.

Federal statute concerning claims related to a 1993 agreement between the Crown and the Pictou First Nation.

Court case involving several Mi'kmaqs' failure to collect GST from their retail businesses located on reserves in Nova Scotia.

Treaty 8 signing.

Mr. Labacane, a 55-yr. old member of Whitefish Lake band, explains the need for a reserve at Lubicon Lake.

This elderly man says he was present at the Treaty #8 negotiations. Describes how he understood the promises.

Discussion of why TEK studies are needed, how to proceed, and impact of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA) regulations on traditional land use.

Comments on a tentative deal between Enbridge Pipeline officials, the Saskatchewan government and First Nations people that promises training and employment for First Nations people. Article found on page 1 and by scrolling to page 3.

Law Thesis (LL.D)--Université de Montréal, 2007.

Topics in the guide include: lands, land title, natural resources, environmental assessment, etc.

Looks at Bill C-27, The Financial Accountability and Transparency of First Nations Bill.

Presents the history of treaties between the Crown and First Nations of Canada.

Bill introduced to comply with Court's decision in Descheneaux et al., v. Canada (Attorney General), which found current Act violated equality provisions of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Court case involved eligibility for Indian Status.

Discusses eligibility for each designation and explains why you must declare as one or the other even though you may meet criteria for both.

Presents discussion of perspectives on the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement.

Discusses three examples of opportunities First Nations have taken to enhance participation in the forest sector: the Gitxsan, the Klahoose First Nation, and the case of three First Nations with a collective forest licence.

Looks at the protection of land in northern Ontario and the role of First Nations communities in land-use planning in development with the Government of Ontario.

Examines consequences of government assimilation policies and discusses the need for research to promote social justice.

Examines the legal framework that permits the conservation hunt by United States hunters. Two articles on one pdf. To locate article, scroll to page 5.

Overview of tribally managed health services.

Displays how positive relationships with external parties have been made possible through use of traditional Haudenosaunee concepts and values.

Discusses how the Court's decisions, vis-à-vis section 35(1) of the Constitution, influenced public policymaking.

President of the Métis Settlements General Council discusses its involvement in the Daniels case and actions of the Council since the decision. Second speaker discusses the political and historical context of the case, analyzes the court's judgement, and suggests possible future actions. Duration: 1:15:01. Presentations are part of the conference "Daniels: In and Beyond the Law" held at University of Alberta, Jan. 26-27, 2017.

Discusses the environment and key issues influencing the debate concerning ethics versus politics in law reform.

Comments on several recent news items including Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations' elections, the identity of Charlie Smoke, the Pat Lorje incident and the Natural Resources Transfer Agreement.

Social Sciences Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of New South Wales, 2011.

Political Science Thesis (Ph.D.)--Claremont Graduate University, 2000.

Critique of Canadian governments response to the Quebec Superior Court's ruling in Descheneaux c Canada (Procureur general). Argues that while the Bill may address the Indian Act's discriminatory clauses, it does not deal with issues such as citizenship, jurisdiction, and the status system as a whole.

Discussion of the 1973 Calder judgement and its impact on the relationship between indigenous peoples and Canada.

Author contends that due to the Mabo court decision the legal equation between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians has changed.

Overview of the processes by which institutions in the United States, Canada, and New Zealand gain accreditation.

Chapter 12 of: Reclaiming Indigenous Voice and Vision, edited by Marie Battiste.

Examines how the Meech Lake Accord resulted in increased activism and the implications for national politics and Aboriginal policy. Also explores how the momentum of that period has been lost and what could be done to renew it.

Tracks progress in policies, programs and regulations that impact energy systems at the federal, provincial, territorial, regulatory and utility levels. Each section includes information on jurisdiction's total number of communities, and population and diesel consumption as a percentage of national total. Based on the most recent data available in the Remote Communities Energy database.