Property (Real, Intellectual, Cultural)

Educational Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia, 2006.

Law Thesis (JSD)--Dalhousie University, 2012.

Juridical Sciences Thesis (JSD)--University of Toronto, 2017.

Book review of: International Law and Indigenous Knowledge by Chidi Oguamanam. Scroll to page 446 to read review.

Law Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia, 2003.

Examines the bio-prospecting/bio-piracy debate in the context of traditional knowledge as an important component in an aboriginal economic development strategy.

Looks at a property development dispute on Grace Islet near Salt Spring Island, British Columbia between heritage holders, land owners, policy makers and First Nations.

Five elders of the Sarcee Reserve (ages 48-63) discuss their understanding of Treaty #7.

Frank Halcrow, aged 59, describes: taking of Treaty 8; establishment of reserves at Lesser Slave Lake; current problems due to small size of these reserves. Also tells story of a moose hunting expedition at time of great food shortage.

Short description of Treaty 7 negotiations; and the transfer of chieftainship from Bad Head to Red Crow.

Family that is having problems establishing their treaty status.

Interviews with 13 residents of the Chipewyan Lake area of northern Alberta.- Stresses need for establishment of a reserve in this area, and promises made to them about this.- Describe various lifestyles including farming, trapping and fishing.- Shows how settlement patterns in remote areas have been influenced by the location of schools and stores.

Introduction to special issue consisting of papers delivered at a conference held May 20-21, 1994 entitled Material Culture in Flux--Repatriation of Cultural Property.

Overview of Special Issue, including perspectives on intellectual property and ethical issues.

Outlines challenges associated with the implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and gives highlights of each article in the issue.

Introductory article to themed issue.

Introduction and document concerning the draft declaration on the rights of Indigenous peoples.

Gives introduction to the committee, its current activities and future expectations. To access this article scroll down to page 64.

Brief article describes the process involved in the return of skeletal remains from Denmark to Nunavut. Entire volume on one pdf. To access article scroll down to appropriate page.

The interview is an account of Irene Dimick that includes a discussion of life as a Metis.

Looks at the differences between cultural property, culture as property, and the property of culture. Chapter in book: Properties of Culture - Culture as Property: Pathways to Reform in Post-Soviet Siberia edited by Erich Kasten.

Discussion of the legislative gap in protecting a spouse's right to equal division of matrimonial real property on-reserve and other human rights issues which leave Aboriginal women at economic and social disadvantage.

A meeting of representatives from communities in northern Alberta, lying between the Peace and Athabasca Rivers.Discussion of their claims to mineral rights and to compensation for damage to environment by drilling crews, damage to trap lines, and removal of timber.

Jack Bristow worked with Paul's band and tells what he knows of the boundaries of that reserve and the land sales that took place.

Some of the history of the Hobbema Reserves.

James Bull talks about the establishment of the four Hobbema reserves, the sale of Louis Bull land and the fate of Papaschase and Sharphead Reserves.

Jim Carriere is a resident of Cumberland House and worked for Jim Brady when the latter was a field officer for the CCF government. Carriere discusses Jim Brady's strengths and weaknesses, Brady's life in Cumberland House, speculates about Brady's death and his links with the Communist Party. He also talks about returning World War II veterans and their impact on the communities.

Consists of an interview where he gives an account of the Ojibway flood legend; the migration of Ojibway Indians; and attitudes towards integration.

Consists of an interview where she gives an account of native use of plants for medicine. She tells of prophecies concerning the arrival of the white man and general accounts of her life in the bush.

A registered nurse talks about her friendship with Malcolm Norris and the development of Friendship Centres in Prince Albert and Winnipeg and school integration in La Ronge.

Mr. Mustus, aged 78, is the grandson of Mustus, the first chief of the Sucker Creek Reserve. This is an unusual interview in that he displays fairly positive feelings about the treaty. Also talks of generosity of the H.B.C. storekeeper, sharing problems with white settlers, learning from them, etc. Shows little or no animosity to whitesociety.

Evidence given to Office of Specific Claims and Research by Jim Bottle, detailing an account of the signing of Treaty #7 and the later leasing of part of the Blood Reserve to the Mormons.

Describes how Papaschase took scrip and the members of his band scattered to various other reserves which were then compensated for the loss of the Papaschase Reserve land.

Tells of land at Swan Lake claimed by his uncle but never assigned as a reserve.

Tells something of life before the taking of treaty, and his interpretation of Treaty #6.

Detailed description of the happenings at Blackfoot Crossing when Treaty #7 was signed.

Joe Duquette, born 1904, on Mistawasis Reserve, never attended school, completely self-educated. Now Senator of F.S.I. and involved in teaching and counselling young people. He tells the story of his arranged marriage.

Consists of an interview where he discusses his views of the present situation of Indians, and ways of improving it.

John Breretton describes what he knows of the history of some Alberta reserves including Saddle Lake, Washatanow, and Blue Quills. He talks about conflicts resulting from amalgamation.

Discusses the sale of land on the Saddle Lake Reserve.

Mr. Charles, aged 83, describes the treaty promises and boundaries of the Sturgeon Lake Reserve.

Recounts what he has been told of the sale of Alexander Reserve land; and tells about building a road through the reserve.

Law Thesis (LL.M.)--University of Toronto, 1998.

Mr. Phelps was the Minister of Natural Resources in the Saskatchewan CCF government from 1944 to 1948. He speaks of attempts to replace welfare in the north with programs for fish and fur marketing.

Mr. MacAuley tells of the changes that have taken place in Cumberland House including the increase in crime and alcoholism.

Sale of Saddle Lake Reserve land.

Overview of issues relating to jurisdiction, governance and inherent rights.

Brief description of the Trans-Canada Enterprises, Ltd. v. Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, No. C78-3597 (9th Cir., Dec. 24, 1980) case involving enforcement of a tribal business licensing ordinance.