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[Speech by Shawn Atleo, February 15, 2012, University of Saskatchewan]

Alternate Title
[The 4th Annual Gertler Family Lectureship in Law Honouring the Robert McKercher Family]
[The 4th Annual Gertler Family Lectureship in Law]
[University of Saskatchewan College of Law Guest Speakers Series]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Shawn Atleo
Description
Video of lecture by Grand Chief of the Assembly of First Nations in which he discusses the future of the relationship between Canada and its Indigenous people. Duration: 47:48.
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Spring 2013 Report of the Auditor General of Canada [to the House of Commons]: Chapter 6: Creating a Historical Record of Indian Residential Schools

E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
[Michael Ferguson]
Description
For Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada and Library and Archives Canada, the audit covered the period between May 2006, when the federal government approved the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement, and November 2012. For the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the period covered was from July 2009, when the current commissioners were appointed, and November 2012.The audit also included any significant subsequent events that occurred up until the completion date of he report. Audit work for this chapter was completed on 13 February 2013.
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St. Peter's Reserve Act 1916, c. 24, S-2.5

Alternate Title
An Act relating to the St. Peter’s Indian Reserve
St. Peter’s Reserve Act (1916, c. 24 )
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Government of Canada
Description
Legislation confirming land titles for purchasers of land that had been set aside as reserve for the St. Peter's First Naton, Manitoba.
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A Stake in Mining: Participatory Elements in Swedish Mine Development

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Gregory A. Poelzer
Northern Review, no. 39, Consultation and Resource Development in Northern Communities: Russia, Scandinavia & Canada, 2015, pp. 39-52
Description
Reviews literature on governance and participation and looks at two cases in Sweden to see if they are following legislation.
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Stanley Middleton's Response to Assimilation Policy in His Fight for Aboriginal People's Equality, 1948-62

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Angela Lapham
Aboriginal History, vol. 40, 2016, pp. 27-64
Description
Focuses on the attitudes of the most senior public servant responsible for the administration of Western Australia's Aboriginal population and his role as an advocate for citizenship rights, access to social security benefits, housing and education.
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State Government Policies: Aboriginal Mental Health

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Ann P. Weldon
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 18, no. 1, January/February 1994, p. 21
Description
Shows how the mental health of Aboriginal people is a direct result of landlessness, poverty, welfare dependency, vulnerability and the breakdown of Aboriginal law, values and family caused by past and present government policies.
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State of Alaska Task Force on the Crimes of Human Trafficking, Promoting Prostitution and Sex Trafficking: Final Report and Recommendations

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
State of Alaska Task Force on the Crimes of Human Trafficking
Promoting Prostitution and Sex Trafficking
Description
Includes definition of the term human trafficking, common identifiers of those at risk, primary needs of victims, summaries of information gathered from service organizations, law enforcement, and public hearings, testimony and comments. Thirteen recommendations are made in the areas of prevention, assistance to victims, and amendments to legislation.
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Statistics on the Implementation of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement [2007-2019]

Alternate Title
Statistics on the Implementation of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement: Information Update on the Common Experience Payment (From September 19, 2007 to March 31, 2019)
Web Sites » Governmental
Author/Creator
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)
Description
Reports latest information on payments to be paid to all eligible former students who resided at a recognized Indian Residential School.
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Stepping into Canada's Shoes: Tsilhqot'in, Grassy Narrows and the Division of Powers

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Bruce McIvor
Kate Gunn
University of New Brunswick Law Journal, vol. 67, 2016, pp. 146-166
Description
Looks at section 91 (24) of the Constitution Act prior to 2014 regarding interjurisdictional immunity and Crown responsibility; and the Tsilhqot'in and Grassy Narrows case whereby pre-existing law was disregarded.
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Still Waiting for Justice

Alternate Title
Work For All: Films Against Racism in the Workplace
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Nadine Valcin
Description
Story of racism in the workplace and one man's struggle for justice against his employer. Duration: 15:20.
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Stitching Together Literacy, Culture & Well-being: The Potential of Non-formal Learning Programs

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Shelley Tulloch
Adriana Kusugak
Gloria Uluqsi
Quluaq Pilakapsi
Cayla Chenier
Anna Ziegler
Kim Crockatt
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 2, no. 2, Literacy & Democracy, December 2013, pp. 28-32
Description
Examines innovative culturally-rooted programs that mix traditional academics with life skills and courses to promote economic, social and cultural well-being.
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Stó:lō Exchange Dynamics

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Keith Thor Carlson
Native Studies Review, vol. 11, no. 1, Native People in British Columbia: Recent Research, 1996, p. 5–48
Description
Looks at a wide array of economic activities that took place from the pre-contact era to present times.
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The Streamlining of the Kabinakagami River Hydroelectric Project Environmental Assessment: What is the "Duty to Consult" With Other Impacted Aboriginal Communities When the Co-Proponent of the Project is an Aboriginal Community?

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Holly L. Gardner
Denis Kirchhoff
Leonard J. Tsuji
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 6, no. 3, June 2015, pp. 1-32
Description
Looks at a project that raises questions about the approach to carrying out the "duty to consult" in an effective way.
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Strengthening Indigenous Communication in Abya Yala

Articles » General
Author/Creator
María del Rosario Sul González
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 37, no. 4, The Future We Want: Indigenous Women of the World Unite, December 2013, p. [?]
Description
Discusses the efforts to create a permanent space for Indigenous media to share experiences, challenges and aspirations in the field of communications.
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Strengthening Law and Justice Outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Victims/Survivors of Family Violence and Sexual Assault and Women and Children: National Policy Issues - A Victorian Perspective

Alternate Title
Policy Paper Series (Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service Victoria)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service Victoria (FVPLS Victoria)
Description
Looks at key law and justice issues: funding services in rural areas; national women's legal program; and women's law and justice policy development and funding issues.
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The Structure of the Indian Act: Accountability in Governance

Alternate Title
Research Paper (National Centre for First Nations Governance)
Research Paper for the National Centre for First Nations Governance
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Shin Imai
Description
Focuses on three situations where Chief and Council exercise some authority: allocation of reserve land, law-making powers and elections, and analyzes how the Indian Act allows both too much and too little power in these areas.
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