George Manuel
…in the inclusion of Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. George Manuel was granted an honourary degree at UBC in 1983 for his contributions as a leader of Aboriginal…
Global Indigenous Issues
…in traditional economies and political systems, among other rights. We do not aim to profile these specific groups from across the globe but instead attempt to present some ways in…
About Nikamowin (Song)
…northern Manitoba. Swampy Cree is our dialect. I was raised there, but am currently living in Winnipeg, after an eleven year hiatus in Vancouver, BC. When creating a new piece,…
Governance and Land Claims
…BC and associated governance issues. British Columbia is unusual in Canada in having very few historical treaties. Canadian courts at the close of the 20th century have recognized what First…
Video Resources
…First Nations leaders and lawyers active in these processes, academics, and other experts. Go to this archive. Develop Your Own IVT Implementation The IVT Viewer has been developed by First…
Glossary
…Cedar Community & Politics Constitution Act, 1982 Section 35 Constitution Express Cultural Production of the Northwest Coast Culture Enfranchisement George Manuel Global Actions Global Indigenous Issues Governance and Land Claims…
Enfranchisement
…Aboriginal peoples. Voluntary enfranchisement was introduced in the Gradual Civilization Act of 1857 and was based on the assumption that Aboriginal people would be willing to surrender their legal and…
Credits
…by The Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund through UBC Office of the Vice-President, Academic and Provost, and The Arts IT Fund through UBC Arts Instructional Support and Information Technology. We…
Welcome to Indigenous Foundations
…Indian Residential Schools. On November 1, 2011 the UBC First Nations House of Learning, in collaboration with the Indian Residential School Survivors Society, hosted a day-long event addressing the history…
