Terminology
…peoples” (plural) indicates a number of separate Aboriginal populations. To capitalize or to not capitalize? There is no official consensus on when to capitalize certain terms. Some people consider capitalization…
Aboriginal Rights
…and enjoyed since before European contact. Because each First Nation has historically functioned as a distinct society, there is no one official overarching Indigenous definition of what these rights are….
About Jordan Bennett
…and interactive performance spaces, I aim to form an atmosphere where traditional meets contemporary, shifting preconceived notions on an object or an actions original function or intent. Official website http://www.jordanbennett.ca…
Global Actions
…Indigenous Peoples and Forests. Photo by Broddi Sigurdarson, January 2011. (c) 2011 UNPFII. Photo used with permission from UNPFII. Under international law, there is no official definition of Indigenous, although…
About Nicholas Galanin
…of the aesthetic spectrum. With a fiercely independent spirit, Galanin has found the best of both worlds and has given them back to his audience in stunning form. Official website:…
Welcome to Indigenous Foundations
Welcome to Indigenous Foundations, an information resource on key topics relating to the histories, politics, and cultures of the Aboriginal peoples of Canada. This website was developed to support students…
Klamath Termination
…You might also like to check out our other IVT implementation on this site. If you still encounter problems, see our help page . Descriptions of the complex and integrated…
Video Resources
…throughout the site, but you can also access them directly through this section. Below are short descriptions of the archives with links to more information, but you can also navigate…
Special Projects
Much of the content on Indigenous Foundations is designed to provide you with concise information on key topics in Indigenous studies. Some parts of this site, however, contain special projects…
ILO Convention 169
…This site’s many resources are primarily geared toward Indigenous leaders’ promoting the use of Convention 169 in their communities. Books & articles International Labour Organization. “Monitoring Indigenous and Tribal Peoples’…
