Resources

Brief outline of the Canadian and Alberta government's duty to consult with First Nations when economic development will impact their lands.

Paper written for conference "Impact of the Haida and Taku River Decisions". Sponsored by the Pacific Business and Law Institute held January 26-27, 2005 in Vancouver. Summary of court decision and clarification of Aboriginal Rights.

Studies the challenges to Indigenous water rights in Ecuador, Colombia and Peru due to hydro-power development, diverted water for mega cities, and large scale irrigation projects.

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

Resource Management Thesis (M.R.M.)--Simon Fraser University, 2000.

Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of South Africa, 2007.

Renewable Resources Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Alberta, 2000.

Examines the benefits and implications from agreements between mining companies and Aboriginal communities.

Chronicles the efforts of the Menominee Tribe to resist the efforts of the so-called Pine Ring in order to obtain control of their large stand of virgin timber.

Paper combines interviews and legal scholarship to discuss the outcomes of oil extraction in Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara Nation (MHA) territory while considering past appropriations of tribal land, environmental consequences, and Indigenous sovereignty.

Chief explains reasons for opposition to the James Bay Project. Duration: 2:26.

Documentary takes a critical look at the environmental public health challenge as expressed by First Nations peoples living in Canada. Duration: 30:15.

Book review of: Cross-Currents: Hydroelectricity and the Engineering of Northern Ontario by Jean L. Manore.

Book review of: Cross-Currents by Jean L. Manore.

Examines the use of physical occupation and civil disobedience by Aboriginal peoples to accomplish their objectives relating to land, treaty, and other rights; and examines the impact of the Nu-Chah-Nulth First Nations’ blockade on forest practices in Clayoquot Sound, Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

Comparison of American and Canadian case law regarding Indigenous claims to treaty protected logging.

Existing effects and disturbances analysis prepared for a regulatory hearing for Shell Canada's Jackpine Mine Expansion and Pierre River Mine proposals on Fort McMurray First Nation traditional lands.

Looks at reforms to the 1992 Canada National Forest Strategy proposed by Aboriginal Forest Strategy in the areas of legislation, policies and management practices.

Several chapters focus on Sami people.

Discusses the landmark water rights case decided by the United State Supreme Court in 1908 and the cases currently in the courts. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page [2]

Discusses the country's water resources and the legislation used to manage them, customary laws and the legal interface between Aboriginal rights and statutory rights.

Author combines academic theory and personal experience at the Oceti Sakowin, Standing Rock water protectors' camp to discuss the phenomenon of protest camps and their social, political and educational characteristics.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Oklahoma, 2003.

Book review of: The Darkest Period by Ronald D. Parks.

Sociology and Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 2001.

Case study undertaken in response to requests by South American Indigenous organizations.

Investigates U.S. Federal Government Indian strategy of removing tribal resources, particularly water, from Native control.

Discusses the community resistance to a hydroelectric project in Guatemala, the death of a community leader, President Molina's response, and military retaliation to the conflict.

Discussion focuses on the impact of the 19th century Alberta treaties, the 1894 North-west Irrigation Act (NWIA) and the 1930 Natural Resources Transfer Agreement (NRTA) and its amendments on Aboriginal water rights.

Natural Resources Management Thesis (M.N.R.M.)--University of Manitoba, 1999.

Concern that pipeline could affect "ownership, jurisdiction, and sovereignty" over land and resources.

Discusses community consultation processes and campaigns to organize environmentally responsible mining practices.

Environmental and Resource Studies Thesis (M.E.S.)--University of Waterloo, 2009.

Examines the interactions between British Columbia's provincial officials and the Sliammon Indigenous group regarding their land rights and cultural interests in the Desolation Sound Marine Park.

Reviews the manner in which energy projects on First Nations land and traditional territories have been controlled to balance risks and rewards.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alberta, 2004.

Outlines the five articles in this issue written by scholars working on the implementation of UNDRIP.

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.

Discusses how the Government of the Northwest Territories will be responsible for the administration and control of public lands and resources.

On August 25, 2003 Prime Minister Chretien signed the Tlicho Treaty, the second recent Treaty agreement in Canada; it provides for self-government and mineral wealth to the Tlicho First Nation of Rae Edzo and traditional land adjacent to two diamond mines.

Focuses on the Tainui people's efforts to seek redress for the confiscation of their lands in the mid 1860s.

Reviews strategies used by the Sami to improve their socio-economic position. Updates assessment found in Indigenous Peoples & Poverty: An International Perspective edited by John-Andrew McNeish, Alberto D. Cimadamore and Robyn Eversole.

Focuses on study about the impact on community, environment and the sustainability of mining at Voisey's Bay, Newfoundland.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2002.

Discussion of the risk of loss of water resources in the western United States in light of several U.S. Supreme Court rulings.

Article explores governments' failure to implement, in legislatures and court systems, the Commission's recommendations regarding Aboriginal and treaty rights to land and resources.

Mr. Sheridan worked in the Dept. of Natural Resources in northern Saskatchewan He was associated with the school for prospectors and with other government agencies. He was a socialist and a close friend of Norris.

Examines the effects of the tourism and mining industries on the northern Arizona ecosystem and suggests management strategies aimed at minimizing the impact on traditional way of life.

Overview of the development of Aboriginal rights beginning with the Royal Proclamation of 1763 and general discussion of consultation practices in Canada.