Inherent

This file contains a portion of a transcript of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Hotel Saskatchewan, Regina, Saskatchewan. This portion of the Commission includes a presentation by the Metis Local 87 given by Chris Blondeau-Perry concerning the inherent rights of the Aboriginal Community. Questions from the assembled commissioners are also present.

File contains a presentation by Chief Remy Kurtness, Yvon Parent, and Pierre Gill of the Montagnais Council of Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec. The presenters discuss their organization's view of Montagnais self-governance, their inherent rights, land issue, and related matters. Following their presentation the assembled Commissioners engage them in a discussion on these issues.

File contains a presentation by the Regroupement des Montagnais hors reserve de Sept-Iles/Maliotenam. Presenter Raymond Hamilton accompanied by Raymond Mainville, and Merilda St-Onge, presents a short history of the movement which seeks to represent off-reserve Indians who were registered with the Department of Indian Affairs since 1985. Hamilton discusses the lack of assistance for his people, education, health, housing, and other concerns.

File contains a presentation by Vern Cheechoo. Cheechoo discusses the diversity of people in the Moose Factory area (both in terms of Aboriginal groups, and non-Aboriginals) making various distinctions, and stating that the inherent right to self-government comes from a relationship with the territory itself. Cheechoo also discusses the need to acknowledge diversities and begin to "cherish and begin to give honour to each other because of our distinctiveness."

File contains a presentation by Jerome Kennedy and Tara Johnson of the Urban Native Parents Association. Kennedy discusses the historical background of Aboriginal-Non-Aboriginal relations in Canada and related educational concerns. Johnson discusses the importance of Aboriginal language rights and education. Following the presentations Commissioners Chartrand and Erasmus discuss some of the issues raised with the two presenters.

Various documents from the Saskatchewan Association of Human Rights from the early 1970s. Includes pamphlets, a book listing ethnic organizations, and a quantitative study of representations of First Nations in Saskatchewan school texts.

Reports on the 1924 "The Declaration of the Right of the Child" and the work that the Save The Children Fund does in New South Wales, Australia.

Comments on the ethnic history of the Tuvan people, and on the changing social, economic and geopolitical conditions they are facing.

Author reports and provides historical background on U.S. Supreme Court rulings which he argues confirm that the Court is anti-Indian.

Examines security challenges of Arctic including consequences of climate change, natural and man-made disasters, sovereignty-related issues, and sustainability and resiliency of communities.

Discusses, in a broader political framework, the need for greater inclusion of Aboriginal women in academic and political circles.

Discusses the inconsistencies to a number of the proposed rights based on John Locke's theories, and the governments views on the individual rights. Access article through table of contents.

Briefly discusses the necessity of decolonization within the context of human rights and fundamental freedoms of Aboriginal peoples.

Article from 1993 Conference proceedings, discusses intergovernmental relations as between provincial governments and Aboriginal peoples, particularly defining Aboriginal and Treaty rights in s. 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. Excerpt from Continuing Poundmaker & Riel's Quest: Presentations Made at a Conference on Aboriginal Peoples and Justice compiled by Richard Gosse, James Youngblood Henderson, Roger Carter.

Webcast focuses on discussing three points: where the Canadian Truth and Reconciliation Commission is situated on the international stage, the special visit to Canada by the UN Special Rapporteur, James Anaya, and the interim report recommendations on the United Nations declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples. Duration: 18:25.

Chronicles the history and the Aboriginal struggle to remain on Cape Barren Island and own the occupied land.

Book review of: Shadow Nations by N. Bruce Duthu

Discusses recommendations on issues of human rights protections, healing, remote education, and health equality.

Looks at a number of current and critical conflicts associated with Aboriginal rights, treaty rights, and the inherent right to First Nations self-government. Scroll down to access article.

Statement comments on how systematic racism directly contributes to a two decade shortfall in life expectancy for Indigenous Australians.

Describes the enduring conflict between the Indian state government and the Naga people in Nagalim, located in the northeast part of India. To access this article scroll down to page 8.

History Thesis (M.A.)--The University of Manitoba, 2000.

Looks at background history of the court case and appeal case filed by Negotiating Team regarding the San and Bagkalagadi people. To access this article, scroll down to page 20.

Pursuant to the decision of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues at its tenth session (E/2011/43, para. 113). Advanced unedited version.

Author challenges the idea that the colonial link between Indigenous peoples and the Canadian state can be changed through politics of recognition. Uses Frantz Fanon's analysis of Hegel's master-slave discussion.

Political Science Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Victoria, 2009.

Outlines the economic, social and cultural rights of First Nations peoples and the measures adopted by the government of Canada regarding the rights to self-determination, equal rights of men and women, right to work, right to social security, protection of the family, protection of mother and child, right to an adequate standard of living, right to physical and mental health,and the right to education.

Looks at the changed direction the Supreme Court of Canada has taken on issues of treaty and aboriginal rights.

Comments on R v. Vanderpeet [1996] S.C.R. 507; R. v. N.T.C. Smokehouse Ltd., [1996] 2 S.C.R. 672 and R. v. Gladstone [1996] 2 S.C.R. 723 (Sept. 1997).

Law Thesis (LL.M.)--University of Ottawa, 1995.

[English] Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Texas at Austin, 2010.

Law Thesis (LL.M.)--University of Ottawa, 2013.

Includes lesson discussions, activities, and suggestions for extension. Designed for middle grades and young adult students.

Women's Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Lethbridge, 2012.

Viewpoint of the author regarding Treaty Rights. Article located by scrolling to page 5.

Book review of: Thinking in Indian edited by J. Barreiro.

Analyzes reasons in favour of the First Nations public nuisance standing rule and concludes there's compelling reasons to re-examine the rule more generally.

Commentary on First Nation and Federal Government political processes and relations.

Review article of: The Stolen Children: Their Stories edited by Carmel Bird. Book is a compilation of extracts from the Bringing Them Home report of the National Inquiry into the separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families.

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

Text of letter protesting the misappropriation of land, failure to create treaties, and the policies of the B.C. government. Site also includes information on laws and customs, historical and political context, and timeline from 1763 to 2009.

Political Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--Queen's University, 2010.

Brief, biographical sketch of Archie Roach, activist, musician, and survivor.