Humanities Thesis (Ph.D.)--Concordia University, 2009.

The authors discusses the Cherokee's attitudes toward slaves and "free Blacks", the laws they created to regulate them, and the possible motivations of the runaway slaves.

6 Part video series outlines the history of the residential school system and how it personally affected generations of First Nations people. Features the voices of many former school residents and their families, including Elijah Harper, Art Solomon, Shirley Cheechoo and the songs of Maria Linklater. Duration: 51:00. Click "play all" to see all six videos or click each part separately.

Agreement between the Sliammon people, Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia signed on the 6th of December 2003 at Sliammon, BC.

History Thesis (M.A.)--University of Nebraska, 2011.

Presents a general summary of agreement for public information purposes.

Purpose of report is to provide update on the planning and activities undertaken by government that would indicate progress was being made in implementing each recommendation. Phoenix Sinclair was a five-year-old First Nations child who was beaten to death by her mother and her boyfriend. Inquiry specifically investigated whether the child welfare system had been negligent.

Looks at Aboriginal title and self-determination, structure of Canadian federalism, and self-government strategies. Scroll down to page 50 to read article.

Article from 1993 Conference proceedings, discussing the financial and social costs that will continue, if changes are not made. Excerpt from Continuing Poundmaker & Riel's Quest: Presentations Made at a Conference on Aboriginal Peoples and Justice compiled by Richard Gosse, James Youngblood Henderson, Roger Carter.

Environmental scan presents new ways to look at labour market programming, social finance and social enterprise.

Explores the ways in which the movement marshalled social media to protest and educate about Bill C-45.

Contends that the Aboriginal peoples of Canada have had success and made considerable progress with intergovernmental relations.

Handbook for interpreting the Yukon Socio-economic Assessment Act (YESAA).

Discusses the negotiating problems between Aboriginal groups and mining companies and the need to develop a long-term vision about mineral development.

Overview of integration and political autonomy of the Cree people of northern Québec starting with the first settlers arriving in James Bay.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of California, San Diego, 1985.

This 86-year-old gentleman discusses Treaty #10 and his understanding of the terms. The informant was present at the signing.

Interview discussing the boundaries of Wabasca Reserve, and Treaty #8 promises.

The author uses numerous examples of how the legal system works against aboriginals in Canada. Case subjects include practicing medicine without a license, hunting on unoccupied Crown lands in the Northwest Territories, and income tax and traffic laws on reserves. The author calls for examinations of the reserve system and the Indian Act.

Looks at a number of current and critical conflicts associated with Aboriginal rights, treaty rights, and the inherent right to First Nations self-government. Scroll down to access article.

Article from 1993 Conference proceedings, discussing the disproportionate and increasing rate of incarceration of Indigenous peoples, contributing factors, disparities in sentencing, fines, bail etc., sentencing circles and the need for change. Excerpt from Continuing Poundmaker & Riel's Quest: Presentations Made at a Conference on Aboriginal Peoples and Justice compiled by Richard Gosse, James Youngblood Henderson, Roger Carter.

Comments on initiatives to reduce prison populations especially aboriginal offenders.

Links to legislation that contains the Agreement of sale of the Songhees Indian Reserve located on Vancouver Island, in the City of Victoria describing the land exchange and consideration.

Recounts history and the policies leading to the removal of mixed race children and the National apology in 2008.

Law Thesis (LL.M.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2015.

Taken from the teacher's materials section of the The Governor's Letters: Uncovering Colonial British Columbia website. For use with Grades 9 to 12.

Taken from the teacher's materials section of the The Governor's Letters: Uncovering Colonial British Columbia website. For use with Grades 9 to 12.

Author addresses how contemporary mining law is rooted colonial legislation dealing with "free entry", which negates Indigenous presence on the land. Includes discussion of: The Gold Fields Act, 1859; Oregon Treaty of 1846; Treaty of Niagara Royal Proclamation, 1763; and the Mineral Tenure Act, 1996.

Analysis of how reservations in USA were formerly held in trust by the Federal Government, however title has become progressively more complicated due to state and local jurisdiction.

Looks at the proof of sovereignty in the United States and Canada and the misinterpretation of court decisions.

Brief discussion of how the meaning and expression of sovereignty has evolved in the United States.

Decision that demonstrates the constitutionalisation of Aboriginal rights and argues that Aboriginal rights need to be respected in their own terms and not necessarily simply to fit within common law concepts.

Presentation states knowledge, thoughts, and concerns about the Specific Claims Resolution Act. Reproduction is a copy of an official work that is published by the Government of Canada and it is reproduced in affiliation with, or with the endorsement of the Government of Canada.

Papers presented at a forum held under the auspices of the BC Treaty Commission and the Law Commission of Canada., March 2-3, 1999.

Collection of speeches, summary of discussion, and synopsis of open space sessions from a forum held under the auspices of the BC Treaty Commission.

Papers presented at a forum held under the auspices of the BC Treaty Commission and the Law Commission of Canada.

Provides links to information about programs and services dealing with guns, including licences for adults and minors, background safety checks, and regulations.

Topics include deterring offenders, protective services, and root causes.

Article divided into two parts: an overview of the Act and the few reported decisions dealing with it.

Book review of: Special Issue: American Indian Governments in the Reagan Era, American Indian Culture and Research Journal, 10, No. 2, 1986. Guest editor, Joseph Jorgensen.

Focuses on violence experienced by women and girls, over-representation of First Nations children in the child welfare system, gap in educational attainment, over-representation of Aboriginal women in the federal penitentiary system, and gender-based discrimination in legislation.

Background of the SCTA and a review of the mandate, structure and operations of the tribunal.

Looks at a policy statement and process guide that reflects the developments and consistency of language between the Specific Claims Policy and the Specific Claims Tribunal Act.