Legislation, Bills, Treaties, Agreements

Discussion of R. v. Blais and the Supreme Court of Canada's decision.

Speaker argues that negotiations between the Red River Métis and the Canadian government prior to passage of The Manitoba Act constituted treaty-making. Duration: 1:04:03.

Looks at the First Nations Governance Act, the Ipperwash Inquiry and final report, Caledonia and specific claims policies, and the Kelowna Accord. Chapter from A History of Treaties and Policies edited by Jerry P. White, Erik Anderson, Jean-Pierre Morin, and Dan Beavon, which is vol. 7 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series. Originally presented at the third annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2009.

Thesis (M.A.)--Bowling Green State University, 2010.

Discusses the implications of the state legislation HB 2281, which banned the books and curriculum used by Tucson Unified School District's Mexican American Studies (MAS) department and forced its closure.

Clarifies the purposes of reservations and raises issues in relation to water rights and usage by reservations on the Gila River system.

Arsene Fontaine reminiscences.

Art Davis, a professor of sociology, hired Jim Brady as a research technician/interviewer for work in the north. Davis discusses Brady's work, his personality, his politics and compares Brady to Malcolm Norris.

Discusses the process which led to the accord.

Geography Thesis (Ph.D.)--Unviersity of Toronto, 2010.

Comments on the impacts of the terms and implementation of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA) on First Nations.

Reports on military and political developments in the Philippines regarding Indigenous and separatist groups. To access this article scroll down to page 10.

Looks at the experience of a community with a successful casino and increased political influence by analyzing political leaders' correspondence, newspaper articles, and two agreements with the state.

Law Thesis (LL.M.)--University of Calgary, 2019.

Geography Thesis (M.A.)--University of Guelph, 2007.

Looks at the review process and findings from the HomVee research team (Home Visiting Evidence of Effectiveness).

Examines oilsands expansion, the impacts on Aboriginal rights and policy determinants for assessing these impacts. To access this article, scroll down to page 30.

Comments on equipping the classroom teacher with the knowledge and skills to assess the needs of students and to instruct according to those needs.

Estimates of the baseline (2016) and projected longer-term impacts on the population entitled to Indian registration associated with amendments that would remove the "1951 cut-off" and "second generation cut-off" provisions in the 2010 Indian Act. These estimates are a result of the Descheneaux decision and the proposed amendments contained in Bill S-3.

Provides an overview of the development of the Indian Act and the effects of Bill C-31. The article argues that the amendment, which was intended to rectify previous injustices, has failed to provide a solution.

Origins of the Assiniboine people and the establishment of the White Cap Reserve.

History of the White Bear Reserve at Moose Mountain. No date given, probably in the early 1970's.

History of the Qu'Appelle Valley Reserves. No date given, probably in the early 1970's.

Charles Ryder tells the story of the settlement of the Carry the Kettle (Assiniboine) Reserve. Also gives a detailed description of old agricultural practices. No date given, probably early 1970's.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1991.

Interview relates to understanding of Treaty #8 promises; the establishment of Wabasca Reserves; and the loss of treaty status by many people in the area.

A very brief interview touching on treaty rights and on the history of the Swan River Reserve.

Detailed description of what happened at Blackfoot Crossing when Treaty 7 was negotiated; and CPR right of way through the Blackfoot Reserve.

A discussion of Land rights under Treaty #7; trade of furs for goods; and the dispersal of the Blackfoot people and eventual return to the Blackfoot Reserve under Crowfoot.

Examines issues surrounding works of folklore by Aboriginal artists and looks at a solution that provides adequate recognition and protection.

Discusses need for policy to assist Aboriginal Australians to have the same rights and privileges as the rest of the population.

Looks at three fundamental and crucial ideas for self-government from a holistic perspective.

Law Thesis (L.L.M.) -- University of British Columbia, 1992.

Law Thesis (J.S.D.)--University of Toronto, 2004.

Native Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1996.

Discusses the legacy of the Indian Act and the challenges and opportunities for reconciliation with compensation & redress, relationship-building, and governance.

Looks at the relationship between the City of Powell River and Sliammon First Nation with the signing of a protocol agreement on culture, heritage and economic development.

Criminology Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 1999.

Guide to accompany student resource book. Class is designed for Grade 12 students. For use with: Textbook. Integrated Resource Package.

Accompanying material: Teacher's Guide. Integrated Resource Package.

Presents a record of the principles and policies which First Nations believe should be included in new and revised legislation.

Discusses amendments to the Act involving reinstatement of status that had been lost due to gender discrimination in the previous Act, the issue of transmission of status to children, difficulties in producing documentation, and band membership vs. status.

Addresses important issues facing Nunavut and educational reform focusing on jurisdictional control, curriculum & research, improving access/increasing integration and sustainability/capacity building.