Historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding three land surrenders from certain portions of IR 103. ICC suspended its inquiry because they successful concluded the Settlement Agreement. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Tells the story of a Métis woman who appears to be quite happy and content in her common-law marriage to a Hudson's Bay Company clerk until he deserts her because of her background and company policy. Duration: 57:01

Judgment involving the Mohawks of Akwesasne's right to bring goods across the St. Lawrence River for trading purposes without paying customs duty.

Presents some historical background and a look at forthcoming residential school settlement payments to former students.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2013.

Discusses the government's attempts to enforce compulsory service and Aboriginals' reactions to them. Argues that while the government refused to listen to protests, in the end practical considerations such as geographic isolation and health of potential recruits, and barriers of language and culture caused the policy to fail.

Looks at the educational disconnect for northern Aboriginal youth in the context of factors associated with resource rich areas.

Compares the main features of these Agreements and gives a theoretical understanding of modern treaties.

Discusses some concerns surrounding Bill C-31, including not allowing Indian Status for children and grandchildren of women who married a non-status person.

Director of documentary about four siblings separated through adoption during the infamous "Sixties Scoop" answers questions from audience. Duration: 23:06.

Using historical comparisons, examines present concepts and Indian residential school policy as part of a larger government plan to assimilate Indigenous people.

Examines the state of government relations between Canada and Brazil from 1950 to 2013, and how Inuit culture was brokered the relationship.

Comments on the debate initiated by Adam Kuper's article The Return of the Native and includes the authors' reply.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of British Columbia, 2005.

Discusses the relationship between the federal government and First Nations leaders regarding the needs of First Nations communities, and looks at the First Nations Financial Institutions Bill that was opposed by the majority of chiefs, but approved by the Martin Government. Access article through table of contents.

Discusses Laotian government policies towards indigenous groups and the impact of hydroelectric dam construction. To access this article scroll down to page 22.

Examines the interaction of Western Australian Aboriginal people with government social services and health care providers.

Looks at data obtained from questionnaire given to Aboriginal foster parents. Information will be used in targeted recruitment and retention.

Discusses two cases Neskonlith Indian Band v Salmon Arm (City) and Wahgoshing First Nation v Solid God Resources Corp both involving failure to consult with First Nations by a municipality and a private business.

Describes environmental scan undertaken to develop programing to bring public awareness to Indigenous education by examining barriers, success factors and engagement and responsibility for reconciliation.

Examines how government actions into the 1970s, including the killing of sled dogs, negatively affected Inuit people. Also discusses the progress made from the Qikiqtani Truth Commission’s recommendations.

NDP MP for Winnipeg-Transcona comments on statement about the consequences of residential schools lawsuits.

Comments on a man, who worked as an Indian agent from 1923-53, with a keen desire to help his First Nations clients improve their lives.

Reprint of Mr. Ron Elliott asking the Minister of Economic Development and Transportation the Hon. Peter Taptuna about Nunavut's mining policy, NWT Premier Bob McLeod's Opening Address at the Third Session of the 17th Legislative Assembly on October 17, and Ms. Wendy Bisaro (Frame Lake) about the NWT's Anti-Poverty Strategy. Editors note: Statements were edited for length.

Discusses origins of policies and general research on multiculturalism as well as the minority perspectives.

Argues that while, on the surface Canada may seem to have respected the right to self-government, in practical terms it has done little and a landmark decision is needed to speed the process.

Discusses how cultural workforce perspectives based on kinship, disadvantage Aboriginal residents in the non-Indigenous workforce which is based on employment as identity.

Discusses the accuracy of statistical information and the need for improving informatlon management methods between First Nations and federal government agencies.

Argues that multicultural commitments in American society lack meaningful substance and that Native cultures are suppressed by the policies and actions of the government.

Argues that increased funding will not solve the problems affecting First Nation education in Canada and that a restructuring is needed.

Looks at the disc identification system implemented by the Canadian government to solve the problem of government officials recording and pronouncing Inuit names. Later Project Surname was developed to eliminate the disc identification system.

Looks at First Nations patients' views on two of Canada's Indian hospitals, on the patients' interactions with the nurses and doctors and on the treatments they received.

Assesses the reading, writing and language grammar for year three of the National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy) test. Discusses how Aboriginal children are at an disadvantage.

Book review of: A Narrow Vision by E. Brian Titley.

Book review of: A Narrow Vision: Duncan Campbell Scott and the Administration of Indian Affairs in Canada by Brian Titley.

Regarding land surrendered in 1906 to create The Pas town site for which adequate compensation was never received. (French language version) Commissioners include: Daniel J. Bellegarde, Alan C. Holman, and Sheila G. Purdy. [These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]

Concludes that no outstanding treaty land entitlement is owed to the James Smith Cree Nation. (French version) Commissioners include: Renée Dupuis and Alan C. Holman. [These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]

Political Economy Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 2007.

Sociology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Ottawa, 1993.

Describes the mandate and priority items for the 13 member Council which is expected to guide Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait health into the 21st century.