Political Process

Natural Resource Management Thesis (M.N.R.M.)--Simon Fraser University, 1998.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--McGill University, 2013.

Sociology and Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)-- Concordia University, 2003.

Law Thesis (LL.M.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2011.

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

Examines treaty federalism as a relationship and not just an idea, also argues for consolidation of treaty federalism and provincial federalism.

Political Science Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Utah, 2010.

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.

Argues collaboration between governments, industry and educational institutions is needed to engage communities. Findings show development strategies should be integrated with mental health and addiction programs to keep youth in schools.

Book review of Enough is Enough, by Janet Silman and Spider Woman's Granddaughters, edited by Paula Gunn Allen.

Historical backround and submissions to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding the unlawful surrender of 22,080 acres of reserve land. ICC concluded that Canada is responsible for the loss of use of the land since 1891, breach of Treaty and fiduciary duty, and recommends negotiation of settlement under Canada's Specific Claims Policy. (French language 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.]

Historical background, submissions, and recommendations from Indian Claims Commission (ICC) hearing to determine if Canada breached its obligations in taking an invalid surrender and in its subsequent disposition of the land. ICC found that James Smith Cree Nation was not owed any lawful obligations, but recommended that Canada's obligations dealing with the disposition of IR100A be negotiated with Cumberland House Cree Nation. (French language version) Commissioners include: Renée Dupuis and Alan C.

Final Report regarding the James Smith Cree Nation's claim challenging the validity of the surrender and sale of the Chakastaypasin Band's Indian Reserve (IR) 98. (French language 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.]

Historical background and submissions to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding eight reserve surrenders, IR 151 and 151B-151H, under section 51, 1927 Indian Act. ICC determined Canada breached its fiduciary obligations regarding IR 151E and the claim be accepted for negotiation under the Specific Claims Policy. (French language version) Commissioners include: Daniel J. Bellegarde, P.E. James Prentice, Carole T. Corcoran, and Roger J. Augustine. [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.]

Historical background, submissions and recommendations from Indian Claims Commission (ICC) hearing to determine if surrender was valid, complied with the provisions of the Indian Act and whether Canada's fiduciary obligations were met. ICC found that although the surrender was valid and unconditional, Canada had breached its pre-surrender fiduciary obligations in allowing it to take place. (French language version) Commissioners include: P.E. James Prentice and Roger J.

Final Report examines whether the claim of the Key Lake First Nations discloses a breach of Canada's "lawful obligations" to the First Nation under the Specific Claims Policy. (French language version) Commissioners include: P. E. James Prentice, Carole T. Corcoran, and Roger J. Augustine. [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.]

Final report examines historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding whether the Crown breached its fiduciary obligation by allocating reserve land (IR 81) to people outside of the Band. ICC found Canada breached its obligations and recommended the claim be a negotiated under Canada's Specific Claims Policy. (French language version) Commissioners include: Alan C. Holman, Renee Dupuis, 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.]

Historical background and submissions to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding whether the surrender was valid; whether Canada breached its fiduciary obligations. ICC found the surrender valid; that Canada breached its fiduciary duties; and the claim be negotiated under the Specific Claims Policy. (French language version) Commissioners include: Roger J. Austine and Daniel J. Bellegarde. [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.]

Final report examines historical background, analyses, and recommendation from Indian Claims Commission (ICC) hearings on the claim by the First Nation that the amount of acreage allotted was less than they were entitled to under the provisions of Treaty 8. Due to new Treaty Land Entitlement policy, the two parties agreed to negotiate a settlement and no determination was made by the ICC. [French language version} Commissioners include : Daniel J. Bellegarde, P.E. James Prentice, and Carole T.

Debates the need for Aboriginal participation in the environmental impact assessment process, including effective follow-ups.

Aménagement Thesis (Ph.D.)--Université de Montréal, 1997.

Canadian Heritage and Development Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Trent University, 2000.

Studies the existing process and suggests a more appropriate system for Aboriginal participation in environmental and resource management that takes into account the traditional world view.

Political Science Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alberta, 1999.

Chronicles the life and works of Horton First Nation Chief Rita Smith.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.30.

Looks at Keys to Success and a governance system that works on the Mi'kmaw system. Duration: 5:00.

Looks at capable Governing Institutions, stable government and the legacy of Indian Affairs and the Indian Act. Duration: 8:00.

Discusses political activism that was taking place in Alaska starting in the mid-1960s.

Political Science Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Western Ontario, 1984.

Relates the events leading to the forced relocation of the residents of Island Cache in Prince George B.C. in the early 1970s and how community research needs to be ethical.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Yale University, 1985.

Political Science Thesis (M.A.)--The University of British Columbia, 1977

Uses Elizabeth Archuleta’s (Yaqui) “ethos of responsibility” as a framework for considering the #NoDAPL Movement; discusses the relationships between Indigenous women water protectors, Indigenous feminisms, Indigenous rhetorics, and Dakota/Lakota/Nakota history and worldviews.

Discusses the need for politicians in Saskatchewan to focus on Aboriginal education, housing and employment.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Tromsǿ, 2007.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Denver, 2001.

Challenges the stereotype of static Indigenous political organization with an investigation of the historical adaptability of Indigenous leadership on the Great Plains.

Article examines Australian policies around the land rights of Aboriginal Peoples considering the benefits and downsides of individual programs; considers how successful the these initiatives are in moving towards implementing the rights set out in United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).

Nationalism Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Central European University, 2012

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Guelph, 1997.

Documentation of the Sioux Nation litigation process outlined in a timeline dated from 1920 to 1985.

Book review of: Exiled in the Land of the Free by Oren Lyons and Peter Matthiessen; foreword by Peter Matthiessen; preface by Daniel K. Inouye

Based on data from Equality, Security, and Community (ESC) survey. Chapter one from Voting, Governance, and Research Methodology edited by Jerry P. White, Julie Peters, Dan Beavon, and Peter Dinsdale Originally presented at the third annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2009.

Looks at Federal electoral processes in Canada and the need for increased Aboriginal participation by integrating their distinct world views, values, cultures and traditions.

Indigenous Governance Thesis (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 2003.

"This article demonstrates that Canada's political claims to ownership over the North-West lay in problematic claims of sovereignty made by British and Canadian explorers, politicians, and businessmen, using language of discovery and sovereignty to obscure Indigenous governance already in practice".

Analysis of the provincial Liberal administration's 2002 referendum seeking public decision-making on land claims. Article illustrates use of arguments based in economics used and by way of systemic bias disregarding historical context of issues.

Explores the lack of consultation of Bill 191 beginning in 2009 and concludes that minimum standards and protocols are not being met and there has been little improvement in process.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 1996.