BC Negotiation Process

Topics discussed by Nisga'a Tribal Council Chairman, include Aboriginal title, ownership, courts, rights, and customary law. Interview first published in Multinational Monitor, vol. 13, no. 9, September, 1992.

Cultural and Social Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Stanford University, 2003.

Geography Thesis (M.A.)--The University of British Columbia, 2002.

Looks at the Tlowitsis Nation before contact and conditions that let to their dispersement in the 1960s and efforts to reclaim territories.

Social Research Thesis (Ph.D.)--Swinburne University of Technology, 2002.

Looks at progress in communities affected by the Transformative Change Accord and the Métis Nation Relationship Accord in five keys areas: improving Crown - Aboriginal relationships, education, housing and infrastructure, health and economic opportunities.

Comments on treaty negotiations between the Hul'qumi'num Treaty Group and the Canadian government including the need for a mediator.

Discussion of controversy surrounding Nisga'a treaty.

Outlines the historical background to the Final Agreement, selected provisions, issues of concern and judicial proceedings related to the Final Agreement.

Provides many links including: Treaty, legislation policies, culture and communities, government services and Nisga'a history.

Discusses the 113 year struggle to for self-government.

Looks at evidence for the legitimate boundaries between Nisga'a, Gitanyow and Gitksan territorial areas.

Book review of: The Nisga'a Treaty by Rick J. Ponting. Scroll to page 213 to read review.

Looks at historical treaty cases in Canada leading up to the Nishga land case.

History Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 1979.

Discusses the terms of the Treaty of British Columbia's Tsawwassen First Nation and the optimism and opposition to the agreement.

Discusses racism and self government.

Offers guidelines for convening a talking circle including finding a comfortable location and a facilitator with strong skills.

Using case studies provides tips and tools to improve regional level planning and service delivery for First Nations, regional districts, municipalities and electoral area staff where treaties are close to being completed or being achieved. Includes list of resources.

Discusses the similarities and differences between the two Indigenous groups.

Overview of fourth conference series with focus on positive relationships and emerging partnerships between industry and Aboriginal communities.

Political Science Thesis (M.A.)--The University of British Columbia, 1995.

Transcripts of conference keynote addresses, workshops and panel discussions.

Chief Commissioner Miles Richardson discusses the land issue in British Columbia and identifies governance, revenue sharing, and compensation as critical issues to make treaty negotiations more effective. Duration: 18:53.

Sociology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 2002..

Book review of: Reaching Just Settlements edited by Frank Cassidy.

Examines a judge's ruling in a case involving Aboriginal title and private interests, including a detailed analysis of applicable legal principles and public policy considerations that should guide negotiations.

Resource Management and Environmental Studies (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia, 2013.

Examines legal framework used by the courts to advance relations between the Crown and Aboriginals.

Looks at digital stories created by Huu-ay-aht youth to interpret their perceptions and visions for their nation in a post-Maa-nulth era.

Contends that the results of the British Columbia referendum are restrictive in regards to future treaty and land negotiations.

Reflects on Frank Calder's part in the first modern-day land claims agreement in British Columbia.

Law Thesis (LL.M.)--University of Toronto, 2003.

Communication Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of New Mexico, 2005.

Resource and Environmental Management Thesis (M.R.M.)--Simon Fraser University, 1998.

Outlines Canada’s approach to treaty negotiations, and also includes a section specifically outlining the British Columbia treaty process.

Contains sections on: scope, process, interim measures and public information and education.

Conflict Analysis Management Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2001. Conflict about the harvesting of the Pine Mushroom (tricholoma magnivelare) in Nisga'a territory.

Book reviews of: The View From Officers' Row: Army Perceptions of Western Indians by Sherry L. Smith. Indians of the Northwest Coast by Maximilien Bruggmann and Peter R. Gerber. Oklahoma Seminoles, Medicine, Magic, and Religion by James H. Howard in collaboration with Willie Lena. American Indian Identities: Today's Changing Perspectives edited by Clifford E. Trafzer. Oil Age Eskimos by Joseph G. Jorgensen. The Western Abenakis of Vermont, 1600-1800: War, Migration, and the Survival of an Indian People by Colin G.

Comments on the variety of ways Indigenous peoples have been prevented from receiving empowering education.

Guide in the six stage process of developing a treaty.

Website has information regarding Aboriginal rights and title and First Nations negotiations in Canada, with a focus on British Columbia.

File contains a presentation by Erminio Pucci of the City of Prince Rupert. Pucci, presenting on behalf of the Mayor and City Council, discusses British Columbia land claims negotiations and the city's stance on them. Following the presentation Commissioners Paul Chartrand and Bertha Wilson discuss land claims negotiations in British Columbia with Pucci.

Political Science Thesis (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 2010.

Looks at Aboriginal title and rights regarding the Northgate Miners' Kemess North Expansion Project.