Métis
…about who is Métis and who is not. For example, urban Métis are left out of the Powley decision, even though some Métis families have lived in the city for…
Constitution Express
…As a result, 41 people immediately continued on to the United Nations headquarters in New York City, and presented their concerns before the United Nations to gain international attention.15 In…
Lease Lands Press
…6, 1999 The Westender, January 7, 1999 The Vancouver Sun, January 14, 1999 The Vancouver Sun, January 19, 1999 The Vancouver Courier, January 31, 1999 Terminal City News, February 5,…
Totem Poles
…Nations include the wolf, eagle, grizzly bear, thunderbird, killer whale, frog, raven, and salmon.2 Wealthy and influential families may have more than one crest. Totem poles can also be created…
Aboriginal Title
…Aboriginal title. By Erin Hanson. Recommended Resources: Foster, Hamar, Heather Raven and Jeremy Webber, eds. Let Right Be Done: Aboriginal Title, the Calder Case, and the Future of Indigenous Rights….
Aboriginal Identity & Terminology
…and privileges, such as exemption from taxes under certain circumstances and eligibility for certain government services, though its primary purpose throughout most of Canadian history has been to regulate and…
The White Paper 1969
…be sold by the band or its members Transfer responsibility for Indian affairs from the federal government to the province and integrate these services into those provided to other Canadian…
Indian Homemakers’ Association of British Columbia
…child and family services for the prevention of child apprehension, a culturally-sensitive model for female Aboriginal inmate rehabilitation, and so on.8 The BCIHA provided a voice for Aboriginal women who…
