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States that the Federal Conservative government's policies are marginalizing moderate First Nations leaders.

Native American Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Lethbridge, 1995.

Discusses the conflict between anthropologists & archaeologists and Indigenous peoples on the rule for the disposition of culturally unidentifiable Native American human remains in the possession or control of museums or Federal agencies.

Character analysis reflects the author's interest in the continuing struggle of Native Americans to survive and maintain their culture.

Overview of Sami rights in Norway, Finland, Sweden and Russia regarding self-government recognition and implementation.

Assesses contextual approach to Indigenous claims for developmental resource rights to traditional lands.

Transcript of framework on education rights originally submitted to the 1993 World Indigenous Peoples' Conference on Education; refinement of the document was antidipated from conference delegates.

Presents the verdict from the case of Corbiere et al versus the Queen and the Batchewana band.

Reviews decisions made by the British Columbia Court of Appeal.

Comments that due to no time limits on claims that negotiation, not litigation is the preferred route to pursue.

Article contends that the United States, as the last significant colonial power, still dominates indigenous peoples in external territories without their full consent. The paper argues that images of cowboys and Indians are a part of colonial history that asserts white supremacy and Indigenous inferiority.

Article discusses philosophical underpinnings of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (2007) noting that the Declaration favours Western cultures, hierarchical rankings of rights, and focuses on the rights of individuals rather than communities and fails to consider the rights of the land itself.

Judge who has served in Labrador and the Northwest Territories argues that identity issues are largely responsible for social problems.

Study traces the symbols, perceptions, and experiences that guided the tribe in its attempt to maintain cultural identity from 1855 to the present.

Advocates treaty rights for Canada's Dakota First Nations.

Argues against Bill C-391, the legislation which would cancel the long gun registry.

Presenter discusses how the decision aligns with or fails to meet some of the standards set out in international law and human rights instruments, the issue of Indigenous self-definition and membership, and implications in terms of right to traditional lands, territories and resources. Duration: 49:23. Presentation is part of the conference "Daniels: In and Beyond the Law" held at University of Alberta, Jan. 26-27, 2017.

Ruling rendered on April 14, 2016 extends rights to Métis and non-status Indians.

Phil Fontaine talks before the Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples and speaks on behalf of bill c292, An Act to Implement the Kelowna Accord.

Author comments on the locations of Inuit Studies Conferences and suggests that future ones be held in Inuit communities to better disperse conference developments.

Challenges the Harper Conservative government on their failure to fulfil Canada's obligations to our First Nations and Aboriginal People and the dismissal of the Kelowna Accord. (7 minutes)

Analyzes the rationale and various financing options for debt financing of infrastructure projects on First Nations. Revision of paper prepared for Westbank Indian Band-Taxation Workshop on Public Financing for First Nations Governments January, 1993.

Author argues that race is an idea and not a biological fact, therefore Aboriginal rights are not products of ill-conceived "race-based" notions, but rather they are fundamental values and general principles.

Discussion about Indigenous roots, and the struggle to sustain Indigenous practices, traditions, and rituals.

Discusses the denied Aboriginal rights claims by nine Dakota First Nations. Canada argues that these people are refugees, following the battle of the Little Big Horn in 1976, but the Dakota argues that they were in fact returning to their traditional lands in Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Outlines the need for human rights, Aboriginal rights, and economic rights to protect Indigenous peoples during the development of Indigenous economies.

Looks at a transfer of jurisdiction and authorities to territorial or Indigenous self governments, from the federal government, and the importance of both power and revenue sharing among governments for promoting sustainable economic development.

Examines two articles discussing the political significance of differences in view regarding Aboriginal rights and contemporary treaties in Canada.

Communication Thesis (Ph.D.)--Simon Fraser University, 2013.

Project towards History Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 2009.

Looks to identify potential problems to Taiwan's implementation of Aboriginal self-government agreements based on the Canadian example, as well as to propose policy recommendations on what direction relevant legislation should take.

Political Science Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Michigan, 2007.

Introduction and documents regarding Lake of Two Mountains Petition which speak to the social gulf, that by the mid-1870's, separated the Mohawks and Oka townspeople

Examines the lack of respect and understanding in Saskatchewan for historical Aboriginal treaties and current constitutional rights.

Discusses the perceptions of self-identification as a Métis and the governmental regulation of Métis identity.

Discusses problems in protecting women's rights if self-government is allowed to supersede the provisions in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Introductory editorial on themed issue focusing on Indigenous methods and methodologies in social research.

Editorial discusses how various anti-terrorism laws passed in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks, have negatively impacted Indigenous people around the world. To access this article scroll down to page 4.

Introduction to journal issue featuring articles on the external social pressures which affect traditional gender structures and Indigenous women. To access this article, scroll down to page 4.

Comments on the international processes theme of this issue. To access article scroll down to page 4.

Editorial comments on the various interpretations and uses of the phrases, "self-determination", "self-government" and "autonomy". To access this article scroll down to page 4.

Comments on the repressive tactics employed by national governments in the name of "National Unity" in order to control indigenous lands and people. To access this article scroll down to page 4.

Author argues that efforts to balance the federal budget are affecting the quality of education.

Teacher's resource deals with the situation of First Nations children and the inequities they face.

Discusses important documents regarding Aboriginal governance during the last three decades including key emerging themes, policy issues, and areas in need of further research.

Reprinted from unsettling Canada: A national Wake-up Call; Chapter 17 Article advocates for a fundamental restructuring of Canadian policy, programs, and services that is built on the recognition of Indigenous title to land and territories and the Indigenous right to self-determination.

Article asserts that this forced relocation dwarfs others that have taken place in Canada, Alaska and Greenland in their scale and traumatic impact.

Article examines the difference between the type of slavery practiced by Indigenous people and that practiced by the early European settlers and considers the moral and ethical issues the practice of slavery created for Indigenous peoples.

Discusses the values of the United Nations Declaration that protects the individual and collective rights of Indigenous peoples. Scroll down to access article.