Resources

Talks about basic fundamental human rights under international law: physical existence, self-determination, and the use of natural resources.

Interviews local leaders of the anti-dam movement, leaders of the Sami community, political journalists, and science researchers to look at Alta Dam's exclusionary practices and how state officials ignored residents' perspective.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Western Ontario, 2012.

Speaks about the impact of section 35 which promised protection of Aboriginal and Treaty Rights for Aboriginal People under the constitution. Duration 1:00:44.

Law Thesis (LLM)--Western University, 2018.

Law Thesis (LL.M.)--Université Laval, 2000.

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

Political Science Thesis (M.A.)--The University of British Columbia, 1987.

Looks at the definition of Saamihood by the Swedish state and self-identifying Sami people and the effects on resource allocations.

History Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 1999.

Describes the jail sentences given to 6 leaders of the Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI) First Nation, located in Northern Ontario, over mineral exploration on a disputed land claim area.

Discusses aspects of economic development in Canada as they relate to Aboriginal communities, including barriers to success, factors that contribute to success and a need for new approaches.

"This report is intended to provide BC First Nations with some insight into the approach and models that can be considered to implement these rights with respect to specific projects in traditional lands".

Presents concerns voiced by Doig River, Halfway River, Prophet River and West Moberly First Nations to the Site C Clean Energy Joint Review Panel regarding the Project and consultation about the environmental assessment.

Outlines legal and policy framework and areas of concern, and makes recommendations. Addendum to main report.

These selections from the Duck Lake Indian Agency records illustrate a pattern of negative government attitudes and oppressive fiscal policies of austerity towards First Nations peoples and communities. Introduction and commentary by J.R. Miller. Entire issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 3.

Environment and Geography Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Manitoba, 2005.

Argues that the creation of government social programs have failed to generate either compliance or autonomy.

Discusses the negotiating problems between Aboriginal groups and mining companies and the need to develop a long-term vision about mineral development.

Geography Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1995.

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

Introduction to three articles based on presentations made at a national workshop, held at the University of Saskatchewan, on Aboriginal Water Rights.

Speech given by Joseph Gosnell about the Nisga'a Treaty.

Loggers join forces with the Haida, to work with them rather than the Provincial Government or logging companies.

Discusses the protection of rights through the intersection of customary law and state regulation. To access this article, scroll to page 84.

Looks at a wide array of economic activities that took place from the pre-contact era to present times.

Second edition.

American Indian Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Arizona, 2013.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2008.

Book review of: Strong Hearts, Native Lands by Anna J. Willow.

Looks at history, economics and politics to explain internal instability and the exploitation of resources. To access this article, scroll down to page 24.

Looks at agreement to establish a new relationship between the Government of Québec and the Cree, 2002 Paix des Braves Agreement with Québec regarding benefits received from natural resources in the traditional territory.

Discusses long-term environmental and social impacts of building a pipeline in a region where people believe that they have an obligation to the land upon which they live.

A total of 136 elders' interviews were read for reference to treaty mineral rights. Of these, 58 were either not concerned with an Indian understanding of treaty or did not deal specifically with minerals.

Author uses various anthropological and historical sources to throw some light on the way in which the Indians of the Treaty 6 and 7 regions might have interpreted the treaty promises.

Argues for a deeper understanding of the ideological assumptions for justifying infringements on Aboriginal rights.

Examines the post-Confederation economic experience of First Nations as they made the transition from subsistence to wage labour activities

Law Thesis (L.L.M.)--University of Calgary, 1999.

American Indian Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Arizona, 2007.

Book review of: Take My Land, Take My Life: The Story of Congress's Historic Settlement of Alaska Native Land Claims, 1960-1971 by Donald Craig Mitchell

Discusses reasons for including Indigenous people in the REDD (Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) strategy process.

Looks at long term negative effects on Dene and Cree First Nations and Métis communities living near or on the tar-sand deposits in northern Alberta.

Geography Thesis (M.A.)--Queen's University, 2003.

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

Looks at the interpretation of territoriality, state assimilation of the Sami, and the increase of state regulation in herding.

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