Explains the doctrine of discovery and the Oneida land claim case. Duration: 1:02:12.

Discusses how federal Indian law has developed in the United States from the arrival of Columbus through to the self-determination era of today, and looks at the future of the Indian tribes.

Discusses government economic interference in tribal economies as a method of reducing sovereignty.

Looks at policies and recommendations to facilitate local tribal programs uniquely designed to promote spiritual and cultural traditions.

Education Thesis (Ed.D)--Montana State University, 1994.

Book review of: Tribes, Treaties, and Constitutional Tribulations by Vine Deloria, Jr. and David E. Wilkins.

Documentary focuses on Treaty 9 (James Bay Treaty), First Nations' fight to see that treaty rights and obligations are respected, and their lands and resources are protected. Duration: 84:51. Related material: Mini-Lesson.

Anticipating the passage of the 1994 Death Valley National Monument Act, the Timbisha Shoshone passed a resolution calling for the establishment of 160,000 acres of reservation land, located both inside and near the Death Valley National Park.

Overview of the various avenues explored by Aboriginal peoples for gaining meaningful self-government. Excerpt from: Becoming Visible - Indigenous Politics and Self-Government edited by Terje Brantenberg, Janne Hansen, and Henry Minde.

History of sharing forest resources, including agreements, opportunities, problems, case studies and exceptions, and recommendations.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Australian National University, 2019.

Discusses the importance of The Paris Agreement to Indigenous peoples and how it is a step closer to the recognition of their rights in international law.

Book review of: Trust in the Land by Beth Rose Middleton.

National Park Service of the United States and their use, and consultation, of Indigenous knowledge. Issues of confidentiality and disclosure.

Discusses how Native American tribes got involved in regulatory processes of environmental lawmaking in the United States.

Session Seven from public conference Assessing the Indian Residential Schools Litigation and Settlement Processes held Friday, January 18, 2013 at the University of Toronto. Murray Sinclair, chair of the TRC, speaks about the commission's mandate and reconciliation going forward. Duration: 35:53.

Looks at the shift from a judicially based public inquiry to a truth and reconciliation and the gaps in the composition of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Anthropology and Sociology Thesis (M.A.)--The University of British Columbia, 1996.

First urban treaty and first modern treaty negotiated under the British Columbia Treaty Commission process.

Treaty and land claims agreement between Canada, British Columbia and Tsawwassen First Nation.

Website provides access to TFN Government: annual reports, service plans, elections, education & development, environment, finance, health & social services, lands, natural resources, administration, enrollment, government services; Law Registry: TFN laws, judicial documents; Treaty: final agreement; Economic Development: reports, employment & business opportunities, newsletters, media; Community: legislative assembly meetings, facilities, community groups, business, catering, commercial, construction, retail; and Information Centre: publications, media releases, community notices,

Brief discussion of Supreme Court of Canada's landmark decision in the case Tsilhqot'in v. British Columbia in which the Zeni Gwet'in Tsilhqot'in have Aboriginal Title to 200,000 hectares of traditional territory in northern B.C. and rights to land use.

A discussion between the two authors on the impact of a recent court decisions that acknowledged Tslihgot'in Indigenous rights to their land and to negotiate treaties.

Examines a cross-cultural mediation process that could influence negotiations where conflict exist.

Bill was meant to correct gender-discrimination with respect to loss of Status, for both women and their children, due to marriage to non-Status men. Amendment created new issues in terms of band membership, two-tiered system of Status and second-generation cut-off rule, and insufficient funding for First Nations to provide housing and services to new registrants.

The first article comments on the cost of land settlements with aboriginals in the United States, with the author's hope that the Canadian government will resolve these claims in the manner the United States government has, no matter the financial cost.

Examines how leading newspaper coverage in the late nineteenth century defended colonialism and discrimination against indigenous peoples.

Examines the evolution of Native education policies in both the United States and Canada comparing which is closer to bringing Native control over eduction.

Examines events leading to the formation of two provisional governments: the Assiniboine Council in 1868 and the other by Riel in 1869.

Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--Brock University, 2011.

History of Native American education legislation from the 1600's to 1972.

Argues that Indigenous nations bring a diversity to the dominant society that is unique and contingent upon the integrity of political boundaries within the United States. The article discusses the challenges within this framework.

Describes the impact of colonization on Native American justice systems in the United States and the growing trends toward culturally appropriate justice systems by tribal governments.

Article defines “plenary power” and examines its roots and use by the United States Government against Indigenous peoples in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Looks at a case that favoured the adoptive parents over the Cherokee father and the implications of this decision.

Signed on May 29th, 1993.

Discusses concerns expressed by Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous People and provides recommendations for improvements to situation of Indigenous peoples in Canada.

Discussion of an agreement to increase efforts in protecting traditional knowledge and genetic resources.

Discussion on the injustice of the federal government's actions regarding Indian land rights and the class action lawsuit regarding the federal government’s failure to fulfill its fiduciary duty for assets held in trust by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Law Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 2007.

Provides overview of the history of rights negotiations and how the roles and responsibilities of Aboriginal governments relate to the territorial government. Includes specific information on each of the negotiations underway with the Inuvialuit, Gwich'in, Sahtu, Dehcho, Acho Dene Koe First Nation, and the Métis.

Explores issues of non-Aboriginal perceptions of Aboriginals, legal definitions, and Aboriginals' own attitudes about self-identification. Duration: 20:48.

Looks at Aboriginal rights and common law principles that operate uniformly across Canada.