Treaty Right to Health

Looks at constitutional status to support the treaty right to medical services, fiduciary duty to provide medicines and health care, and Aboriginal right to health.

Presents jurisprudence and discussion of the Cheyenne-Arapaho peoples Treaty right to medical care from the United States federal government.

Overview of concepts of well-being and quality of life in relation to treaty negotiations, oral histories of treaty and the context in which negotiations took place, with particular reference to the "Medicine Chest" clause and provision of aid in times of "famine and distress".

To see all annual reports between 1945-1992, search 'IHS Annual Report'. This reproduction is a copy of an official work that is published by the Government of Canada and has not been produced in affiliation with, or with the endorsement of the Government of Canada. See full reproduction credits

Draft proceedings of conference held June 26, 2002 in Aylmer, Quebec.

Law Thesis (LLM)--University of Toronto, 2015.

Commentary on the 2006 Federal election and how it's outcome could impact various Aboriginal rights and issues.

Report prepared by Federation of Saskatchewan Indians and Provincial Health officers on health problems and suggested solutions.

Discusses an integrated funding approach for First Nations and Inuit health services.

Law Thesis (LLD)--University of Ottawa, 2011.

Uses historical analysis to argue that federal government has a clear obligation to provide health care to Aboriginals but has failed to provide adequate services.

Discusses how the policies, laws and legislation of the federal government have led to the current health disparities.

Describes a few concerns the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians and the Assembly of First Nations have regarding Health Canada's request for a Health Consent form.

Treaty Rights and traditional values in health care.

Discusses significant differences in access to health care services based on treaty and historical entitlements and the importance of taking these differences into account for health research.

Historical overview of treaty obligations and the link to health care.

Overview of the history of health care provision to the Aboriginal population.

Education issues and the Churchill River Study, National Health and a Welfare policy paper were discussed at a special conference of the Prince Albert District Chiefs

"National publication for the Indians of Canada." Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record. Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.

Political Science Thesis (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 2019.

Argues that First Nation leaders should be spending more time and effort on protecting treaty rights as some rights have already been lost or weakened. Article located by scrolling to page 5.

Book review of: Bounty and Benevolence: A History of Saskatchewan Treaties by Arthur J. Ray, Jim Miller and Frank Tough.

Introduction to George Lafond and his mandate, as Treaty Commissioner of Saskatchewan. Article located by scrolling to page B-11.

Responding to the February 1st StarPhoenix article by Doug Cuthand this author argues that the "medicine chest" clause in Treaty 6 did not mean provision of free medical services.

Two-thirds of the First Nations in Treaty Six refuse to sign annual financial agreement with Health Canada.

Author travelled with the party, taking x-rays in an effort to detect and control tuberculosis.

Argues that Aboriginals of the North-West Territories entered the treaty making process seeking to ensure cultural survival, while the government had the goal of assimilation.

Traces events significant to capacity development, with focus on funding and transfer agreements.

Advocates reinterpretation of treaties to reflect present day realities.

Historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) in respect to the Crown deducting payments for medical aid from 1909-1934 from the Band's interest trust account. ICC recommended that the claim be accepted for negotiation and that the subject of medical aid is worthy of a comprehensive study to clarify the intentions of the various treaties. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

RCAP 151 contains a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Vancouver, British Columbia. This portion includes opening remarks from Elder Vincent Stogan and moderator Lou Desmarais. Also included in this portion are presentations of individuals and groups dealing with various topics concerning treaty rights; self-sufficiency and Aboriginal self-government; economic development and housing issues; Metis issues; education and employment; legal issues and the justice system; health systems and services and social issues confronting Aboriginal women.

The file contains a presentation by Chief Gerald Wesley of the Kitsumkalum Band. Chief Wesley welcomes the Commission, expresses his hopes for it, and gives some demographic, cultural, and territorial information on his people. Chief Wesley discusses the political structure of his people, their relationship to other Aboriginal groups, and the federal government.

File contains a portion of the transcript of the National Round Table on Aboriginal Health and Social Issues of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Vancouver, British Columbia. This volume contains a presentation of Discussion Paper G by Alma Favel-King on community control of services and the recognition of treaty rights to health affect holistic strategies to maintain and restore health on Day 2. Also included are questions and answers regarding this paper and those Discussion Papers previously presented.

Book review of Separate Beds by Maureen Katherine Lux.

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.

Report summarizes policy, definitions, history and activities during the years 1989-1999.

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

Discusses the sudden ecological, economic, and political changes in the Canadian west that caused an explosion of tuberculosis infections among First Nations communities.

Discusses the Treaty of Waitangi and how it can be used to improve health outcomes for the Māori people.

Discussion of the provision of services to Aboriginal women based on geographic location.

Position paper discusses past treaties and treaty obligations and argues that the Federal government should renegotiate to redress past violations of Aboriginal rights.