File contains a presentation by the Nicola Valley Native Community Law Office, Merritt Legal Services, by Cliff Thorstenson. He discusses his observations on Aboriginal people and the Canadian justice system, particularly with regards to the local situation. Thorstenson offers a critique of justice institutions, and recommends a more culturally appropriate approach to community justice issues. Following the presentation is a discussion between Commissioners Chartrand and Dussault on justice concerns.

File contains a presentation by lawyer and general director of inquiries Frances Hudon, and Patrick Robardet, lawyer and director of jurisdictional affairs and research of the Bureau du protecteur du citoyen. The presenters lay out their proposal that the Commission recommend the creation of a federal ombudsman to serve Aboriginal organizations and communities, particularly in the field of justice issues. Following this the assembled Commissioners discuss the proposal with them.

File contains a presentation by Henry Broomfield. Broomfield discusses the Labrador Native Peoples Funding Agreement and what he sees as its many shortcomings. Broomfield sums up by stating "this funding agreement is deficient in alot of areas. It does not provide sufficient dollars for the operation of our communities. It provides dollars to another government, the province, to run our affairs.

File contains a presentation by Leonard Mandamin. He discusses the nature of the justice system in Canada, the cultural diversity of Aboriginal peoples, and the problems with the term "system," the history of European legal systems relationship with Aboriginal justice, and discusses various models used in the United States, Australia, Canada, and closes by stating that "it is not a question of a unified system or of separate Aboriginal systems...It is a matter of recognizing existing authority and human rights."

File contains a presentation by Pastor Stanley Reid, of the Crime Prevention Committee. Reid discusses the lack of policing in coastal communities, and the problem of a lack of resources generally to deal with crime and crime related issues.

File contains a presentation by Reg Louttit of the Attawapiskat First Nation, Nation Justice Project. Louttit discusses the project on his First Nation, its origins, aims and difficulties encountered.

File contains an a presentation by Sharon Venne of the Saulteau First Nation. She provides her perspective on Aboriginal governance, the Treaty and the failure of non-Aboriginal society to live up to it, conflicts with the province over wildlife management rights, and educational matters. Following Venne's presentation Erasmus discusses some of these issues with her. Venne also discusses the origins of her First Nation in Manitoba, and a trip there to meet with distant Saulteaux relations of her Nation. A question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation.

File contains a presentation by Steven Katz. Katz discusses justice issues in Canada, and the need for an overhaul of the system due to systemic discrimination toward Aboriginal peoples. Following the presentation Katz discusses some of these concerns with Commissioners Chartrand and Sillet.

File contains a presentation by Denis Jacques and Marie-France Chabot of the Barreau de Quebec. After an introduction of the Association by Denis Jacques, Chabot delivers a detailed report on the particular legal position of Quebec's Aboriginal population relative to those in other provinces. She discusses Treaties, the impact of French Civil law, the unique experience of New France and related matters in framing her argument. Following the presentation Commissioners Dussault and Chartrand comment on the contents and discuss it with Chabot.

File contains presentations by Winona Diabo and Joyce K. Mitchell of the Kanawahke Court System. Diabo describes how her community has had its own court system functioning for twelve years without government funding. She outlines a list of priorities and requests for assistance from the Commission, as well as giving an overview of how the justice system functions at Kanawahke with respect to both policing and judicial processes.

File contains a presentation by Wilson Plain. Plain, an Aboriginal Community Liaison and Resource Co-ordinator with Corrections Canada discusses his own work, community based justice, and rehabilitation concerns. Following the presentation Commissioner Erasmus discusses some of the issues raised with Plain.

This file contains a portion of Volume 2 of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Akwesasne Mohawk School, Cornwall Island, Ontario. This portion of the Volume includes a presentation given by Grand Chief Mike Mitchell, Grand Chief Joe Norton of Kahnawake, Gordon Peters from Chiefs of Ontario and attorney Micha Menczer on the subject of border crossing rights.

File contains an open round table discussion on Aboriginal justice issues in Canada with 34 participants. The theme of the discussion is whether the existing justice system can be remodelled to fit the needs of Aboriginal peoples, and examining the development of culturally appropriate dispute resolution mechanisms. Following the discussion is a closing prayer (pg. 548).

File contains an open round table discussion on Aboriginal justice issues in Canada with 24 participants. The theme of the discussion is the creation of a separate Aboriginal justice system(s), what such a system(s) would deal with, and whether it would be possible to establish such a system(s) under the current Constitutional framework.

A comprehensive guide to the First Nations Gallery at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum in Regina. Includes a variety of historical and anthropological information on First Nations within present day Saskatchewan.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Yale University, 1978.

Looks at the relationship between Sami movements in Finland and Sweden and the European Union as well as regional funding programs.

Describes Sami people between year 900 to 1700 from accounts by various individuals that made journeys through the territory of present day northern Norway.

Advocates the importance of translating sacred places into spatial-temporal propositions.

Discusses a film produced by the student television station at Salish Kootenai College (SKC), Sacred Salmon: A Gift to Sustain Life, that has received national acclaim. The film is about the health of the Columbia River salmon and the Yakama Nation.

Sociology/Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Ottawa, 2009.

Describes the challenges faced by the nomadic residents of south and central Sahara due to violence, governmental instability and a possible resurgence of tourism. To access this article scroll down to page 50.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Florida State University, 2008.

Book review of: The Salish People edited with introduction by Ralph Maud. Scroll down to page 60 to read review.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--The University of Manitoba, 1990.

Examines the restoration of film about the decline of the native culture from within the context of complex anthropological cultural collection of the past and the rise of archival reconstruction of today.

Author articulates the problematic roots of anthropology as salvage ethnography. Discusses the discipline's contemporary relationships with Indigenous peoples in the context of a tribal college library.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--Queen's University, 2008.

Folklore and Ethnomusicology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Indiana University, 2004.

Book review of: Sami Culture In A New Era edited by Harald Gaski.

Scandinavian Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Washington, 2002

Book review of: The Sámi People by Veli-Pekka Lehtola, translated by Linna Weber Mülle-Wille.

Book review of: The Sámi Peoples of the North by Neil Kent.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1998.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Arizona, 2002.

Examines the degree of the role that anthropologists should play in interpreting Native terms.

Discusses the linguistic evidence of a link between the Athabascan and the Sino-Tibetan people.

Book review of: The Scioto Hopewell and Their Neighbors edited by D.T. Case, C. Carr.

Delves into the ancient history as well as the colonial era of the Scowlitz Band using existing records and original interviews with community members.

History Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1997.

Examines the conflicting ways in which artifacts and cultural heritage of First Nations are understood and how contradictory positions are to be reconciled.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Brandeis University, 1997.

Anthropology and Sociology Thesis (M.A.)--University of British Columbia, 1967.

Report includes the following papers: Report of the Director by J. W. Powell Zuñi Fetiches by Frank Hamilton Cushing Myths of the Iroquois by Erminnie A. Smith Animal Carvings from Mounds of the Mississippi Valley by Henry W. Henshaw Navajo Weavers by Dr. Washington Matthews Art in Shell of the Ancient Americans by William H.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1996.

Reviews theories and the issues/problems associated with their application by historians and anthropologist. Focus is on two main, competing theories: Hobsbawmian and constructivist.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Arizona, 1969.