UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
…autonomy or self-government in matters relating to their internal and local affairs,” and Article 5 protects their right “to maintain and strengthen their distinct political, legal, economic, social and cultural…
Métis
…has turned to other historic Métis communities and begun to correct the imbalance. Powley has shown that Métis rights are defined by the local histories of Métis communities, not by…
Berger Inquiry
…environment and aboriginal rights. The Berger Inquiry Project gives you a way to explore this history in depth. Click on the image below here to enter the project site….
Aboriginal Title
…resource development in the province declined due to uncertainty over Aboriginal title. A number of First Nations throughout British Columbia had set up roadblocks and other similar protests in desperate…
About Indigenous Foundations
…hope this is emphasized in the connections presented throughout Indigenous Foundations. Graphic design of the banner and other parts of the site is by Emma Kesler. Navigation system The navigation…
Musqueam Legal History Digital Media Archive
…Musqueam Legal History — A Digital Media Archive The Musqueam Indian Band has been involved in a number of precedent-setting legal battles over the past few decades. Four of…
Reserves
…workforce. This was partially due to growing competition from new immigrants (some of them willing to perform cheap labour) and to open racism in the hiring process.6 In addition, by…
The White Paper 1969
…to simply abolish it .A forceful spokesperson was Harold Cardinal, the 24-year-old Cree man who headed up the Indian Association of Alberta. Cardinal’s book The Unjust Society exposed for the…
About Nicholas Galanin
…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: https://galan.in…
Bands
…of local governance. Most bands hold reserve lands, though bands and band members technically do not own the land because the legal title to reserves is vested in the Crown…