Resources

Examines multiple narratives—historical and contemporary—relating to the river and discusses how those narratives in combination with the privileging of text-based have been used alternately to empower and disempower Indigenous communities and nations.

Provides overview of modern agreements and existing Indigenous rights under law and under sovereignty.

Reports on the institutions and negotiations by which indigenous peoples are striving to confirm their access to water rights.

Environmental Studies Thesis (M.A.)--York University, 2010.

Discussion paper outlines five critical policy issues including: mineral tenure system and security of investment; Aboriginal rights and interests related to mining development; regulatory processes for exploration activities on Crown Land; land use planning in Ontario’s Far North; and private rights and interests relating to mining development.

Resource Management and Environmental Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia, 2018.

Examines Aboriginal and treaty fishing rights, and the experiences of Donald Marshall, Jr. regarding those rights.

Sociology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Ottawa, 1993.

Discussion of uranium mining, questions of sovereignty, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, cultural integrity, radiation hazards and the anti-nuclear movement.

Discussion about human interaction with the environment, human action with other humans, the protection of natural and cultural resources, and sensitivity to Native American history.

Asserts that government promises of economic improvement have not been fulfilled and the displaced First Nations peoples have received little for the surrender of their land.

Examines issues of native land claims affected by different projects like the Bennett Dame in the Peace-Athabasca Delta area.

Book review of: Native Peoples and Water Rights by Kenichi Matsui.

Book review of: Native Peoples and Water Rights: Irrigation, Dams, and the Law in Western Canada by Kenichi Matsui. Scroll down to page 138 to read review.

Examples were chosen based upon geographic representativity, types of natural resources, aspiration, and success or lack of it. Looks at agreements from Saskatchewan, Ontario, British Columbia, New Mexico, Northwest Territories, and one that is general to the United States.

Discusses reasons why water governance reform is needed and suggests ways to jointly manage decisions about water use and access.

Examines the current political situation in Sweden related to efforts to comply with the European Community's International Labour Organization Convention No. 169 Concerning Indigenous and Tribal Peoples in Independent Countries.

Topics discussed by Nisga'a Tribal Council Chairman, include Aboriginal title, ownership, courts, rights, and customary law. Interview first published in Multinational Monitor, vol. 13, no. 9, September, 1992.

Goals and strategies involved in allocating lands and resources with BC Rail and the provincial government.

Looks at the existing federal laws and negotiations of water rights.

Discusses Míkmaw treaty hunting, fishing and trading rights and self regulation of fishing.

Looks at engagement, collaboration and growing Aboriginal empowerment within resource development.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of New Brunswick, 2000.

Book review of: New Owners in Their Own Land, Minerals and Inuit Land Claims by Robert McPherson.

Book review of: New Owners in Their Own Land by R. McPherson.

Political Science Thesis (Ph.D.)--Carleton University, 2000.

Geography Thesis (Ph.D.)--York University, 2013.

Focus on murdered and missing Aboriginal women and children, protection of lands and resources, duty to consult and accommodate, and the impacts of incarceration.

Outline of plan to bring clarity to First Nations, government and project developers regarding Aboriginal and Treaty rights. 3rd Edition.

Text of the Convention in English (unofficial translation).

Access to: Northern Frontier Northern Homeland: The Report of the Mackenzie Valley Pipeline Inquiry: Volume Two.

National Energy Board allows the construction of an oil pipeline along the Mackenzie River.

Video by Northern Public Affairs Magazine introducing content in volume 4, number 2 edition. Duration: 6:28.

Discusses how the expedition's ceremonies to promote citizenship and assimilation were manipulated by Native Americans to serve their own purposes.

Contends management policies, jurisdictional disputes and uncontrolled development led to the destruction of sturgeon fisheries.

Article examines how the Anishinaabe of Lake Superior' act of asserting Nation/Statehood as an assertion of sovereignty continues to affect contemporary relations and sovereignty movements.

Sheds light on the question of customary law as a factor in the current Aboriginal political strategy.

Discusses the Northern Flood Agreement ("NFA"). Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 4.

Looks at the importance of handling claims politically, the challenges of developing appropriate legislation, historical injustices, and the impact of partial self-governance.

Economics Thesis (Ph.D.)--Texas A & M University, 1972.

Examines jurisprudence on Aboriginal issues with focus on recent Supreme Court cases and their aftermath. Paper presented at the 96th Annual Meeting of the American Political Science Association held in Washington from August 31 to September 3, 2000.

Author examines the ongoing conflicts between Indigenous peoples and state government in Brazil, notes that at the root of the conflict is a profound difference in worldview and what is an appropriate use of resources. Where Indigenous perspective advocate for subsistence use, state governing bodies are tied to extractive practices and focus on growth centered economies.

A look at the struggles to give meaning to section 35 of the Constitution Act regarding the affirmation and recognition of Indigenous people and their treaty rights.

Discusses how structural, signaling and political opportunities influence a wide range of people and organizations.

Interdisciplinary/Indigenous Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of British Columbia (Okanagan), 2013.

Paper presents the foundation upon which First Nations in British Columbia are prepared to negotiate a co-existing relationship with Canada.

Looks at the Listuguj Mi'gmaq people and their determination to manage the natural resources of their traditional lands. Duration: 1:36:00.