Presents a study looking into educational provisions for Michigan Native Americans contained within treaties made between the United States and the Anishinaabe Three Fires Confederacy governments.

Held as the result of a recommendation from the Ipperwash Inquiry. Discussion centred around the establishment of a body to mediate treaty disputes.

Research article highlights how Section 35 cases on pre-contact rights and activities challenge the goal of protecting the inherent right to self-government of Aboriginal peoples.

Lists specific expectations for Kindergarten to Grade 12 students in the subject areas of treaty relationships, spirit and intent of treaties, historical context, and treaty promises and provisions.

Survey provides benchmark of Grade 7 students' comprehension of history and treaties taught as part of the K-12 curriculum.

Grade 7 students in Saskatchewan were tested for their understanding of history and treaties and the success of the mandatory K-12 treaty education program was assessed with respect to requirements of the Treaty Commissioner.

Political Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2010.

Examines Aboriginal and treaty fishing rights and emerging fisheries legislation by referring to Supreme Court rulings which suggest re-assessment of management practices by government.

Looks at "modern approach" to interpretation, reviews last three decades of judicial interpretation, and discusses an alternate procedure based on Anishinabe legal principles and Indigenous understandings.

Reflects on the success of the Treaty Land Entitlement Agreement for Saskatchewan First Nations.

History of a treaty commissioner, formerly a lawyer and North West Mounted Police officer, who was known by the First Nations for his fair dealings and honesty.

Brief history of David Laird who was a treaty commissioner, alongside Colonel James Macleod, for Treaty 7 negotiations in 1877.

Discusses how the English and French wars of the 16 and 17 hundreds was instrumental in the development of North American Treaties. It also explains the importance of the Royal Proclamation of 1763.

Explains how McDougall was commissioned by Canada to encourage the Indigenous peoples of the plains and southern Alberta to enter into treaty with the British Crown. "Featured Article" links to an address excerpt given by McDougall on the effects of the European presence on First Nations peoples.

Law Thesis (LL.M.)-The University of British Columbia, 1998.

Law Thesis (LL.M.)--University of Toronto, 2005.

Humanities Thesis (M.A.)--California State University, Dominguez Hills, 2005.

Information on current programs, curricula and initiatives that teach and engage emerging leaders was gathered through a 3-month mapping exercise, consultation session with over 100 attendees, and discussions with subject matter experts in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

Concluded in 1906 between the Crown and the Chipewyan, Cree and other Indigenous inhabitants. Includes Orders in Council, Ratification, Reports of J.A.J. McKenna and Thomas A. Borthwick; 1906 statement of annuities and gratuities.

Concluded between the Crown and Slave/Slavey, Dogrib, Loucheux, Hare and other Dene peoples. Includes Commissioner's Report, Adhesion, Ratification Orders in Council of Treaty, and adhesion. (Reprinted from 1926 edition Queen's Printer document.)

Crown's text of Treaty No. 4 concluded in 1874 between the Crown and Cree, Saulteaux, Assiniboine and other Indigenous peoples. Also includes Orders in Council for the Commission and Approval of Treaty No, 4.

Concluded in 1899 between the Crown and the Cree, Beaver, Chipewyan and other indigenous Peoples in what is now Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia. Includes Orders in Council, Report of Commissioners, Statements of annuity and gratuity; and the Ratification of Adhesions.

Book review of: Treaty No. 9 by John Long.

Contains three readers' letters in response to the article regarding the proposal for a Treaty of Commitment in Australia.

Law Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Victoria, 2013.

Looks at fiduciary duty, the development of Indian policy and the legal rationale regarding Indian nations and their lands.

Discusses historical background, terms, conditions and implications of Treaty 7; concluded during the Klondike gold rush of 1897-98 for economic reasons when settlers were coming into Lake Athabasca, Great Slave Lake, and parts of the Peace River area.

Argues that treaty was concluded after provincial borders were created. Report includes instructions to Crown negotiators, historical context and a section on Métis claims.

States the treaty was cloaked in the symbolism and legality that characterized "negotiations" in the northern, non-agricultural districts.

Argues that treaty represents the end of a colonial policy, which went back to the British Indian Department era. Adhesions to Treaty No. 9, often referred to as the James Bay Treaty, occurred between 1907-1930.

Asserts that the treaties recognize a basis for relationship building and a process for resolving differences; whereas in the criminal justice system there is only the clash of cultures.

Discusses historical and current understanding of education as a right negotiated between the Crown and First Nations in treaties 1 to 7.

Discusses importance of physical activitiy to culture and the historical efforts of sport organizations and federal legislation to exclude First Nations People from sport participation.

Discusses the similarities and differences of tribal and governmental approaches to treaty settlements in the United States and New Zealand, and outlines potential impacts to the environment. Access through table of contents.

Some terms specific to British Columbia.

Discussion of the history of Treaty, the history leading up to Cross Lakes' Hydro Payment Day, and broken government promises.

Reviews policing models in New Zealand, Australia, United States and Canada. Identifies some promising practices.

Analyzes the legal process employed to prosecute Riel and finds the outcome flawed due to the unfairness of the trial.

Book review of: Tribal Constitutionalism by Kirsty Gover. Review located by scrolling to page 199.

Comprehensive website intended as a resource for American Indian and Alaskan Native Nations and people, tribal justice systems, victims and tribal service providers, and the improvement of justice. Contains links to: tribal law, federal law, state law, and other resources.

Report summarizes census of State and local law enforcement agencies, census of state and local prosecutor offices serving Tribal lands, census of Tribal law enforcement agencies and national survey of Tribal court systems.