Land Claims

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Wrestling with Colonialism on Steroids

Quebec Inuit Fight for Their Homeland

For decades, the Inuit of northern Québec were among the most neglected people in Canada. It took The Battle of James Bay, 1971-1975, for the governments in Québec City and Ottawa to … 132 View
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Long, Rough Osmosis

A Political History of Nunavik, Part 1

From: Wrestling with Colonialism on Steroids

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This chapter covers the early history of Nunavik, stressing that though Nunavik was merged with Quebec in 1912, the provincial government was absent from the territory for 5 decades. The chapter … 18 $1.80 Add
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Inuit Negotiate the James Bay Agreement

Part 1

From: Wrestling with Colonialism on Steroids

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In this chapter, Zebedee examines the James Bay hydro-electric project, the lack of consultation with the Cree of James Bay during planning of this project, the foundation of Indigenous … 44 $4.40 Add
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Inuit Negotiate the James Bay Agreement

Part 2

From: Wrestling with Colonialism on Steroids

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This reading examines the Quebec government’s agreement to provide essential services to Nunavik in exchange for what Zebedee calls "the essence of Inuit identity." It also … 40 $4.00 Add
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Long, Rough Osmosis

A Political History of Nunavik, Part 2

From: Wrestling with Colonialism on Steroids

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In the concluding chapter, Zebedee discusses Quebec separatism, and why Inuit peoples have rejected the separatist movement. 9 $0.90 Add
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Defending Indigenous Rights against the Just Society

From: 1968 in Canada

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This chapter traces the historical importance of, and interrelations between, developments in federal “Indian policy” and investments in fossil fuel extraction, and Indigenous … 27 $2.70 Add
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We Stole it Fair and Square

From: The Reconciliation Manifesto

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Indigenous activist Arthur Manuel analyzes how Europeans settlers and their governments asserted ownership of the land in Canada — characterizing it as straighforward theft. He uses the … 6 $0.60 Add
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Tsilhqot’in Case and Crown Title

From: The Reconciliation Manifesto

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Indigenous activist Arthur Manuel examines the Tsilhqot’in court case of 2014 to outline Canada’s policy on Aboriginal vs. Crown title and how the government responded to Supreme … 4 $0.40 Add
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Land Title and the James Bay Battle

1972-1973

From: Brotherhood to Nationhood

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Chapter twelve of George Manuel’s biography looks at land rights court battles and the issue of the James Bay hydroelectric project in Northern Quebec during the years 1972 and 1973. ; 15 $1.50 Add
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Rightful Title Holders

From: The Reconciliation Manifesto

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Indigenous activist Arthur Manuel examines the legal issue of rightful title holders for Indigenous land outlining the difference between hereditary chiefs, Indian Act chiefs, and nations coming … 3 $0.30 Add
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Calder et al. v. Attorney-General of British Columbia, 1973

From: The Court and the Constitution

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The Supreme Court of Canada was equally divided on an appeal by representatives of the Nishga Indian Tribe dismissing their action for a declaration that the aboriginal title to their territory … ; ; ; 9 $0.90 Add
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Delgamuukw v. British Columbia, 1997

From: The Court and the Constitution

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In a ruling on an aboriginal land claim in British Columbia, the Supreme Court of Canada set out tests for proof of aboriginal title and for justification by the federal and provincial … ; ; ; 13 $1.30 Add
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Haida Nation v. British Columbia (Minister of Forests), 2004

From: The Court and the Constitution

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The Supreme Court of Canada set out a general framework for the duty on the Crown to consult with Aboriginal peoples and accommodate their interests, and held that such duty does not extend to … ; ; ; 10 $1.00 Add
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Manitoba Metis Federation v. Canada, 2013

From: The Court and the Constitution

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A majority of the Supreme Court of Canada declared that the federal Crown failed to implement the land grant provision in section 31 of the Manitoba Act, 1870 in accordance with the honour of the … ; ; ; 8 $0.80 Add
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Tsilhqot’in Nation v. British Columbia, 2014

From: The Court and the Constitution

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The Supreme Court of Canada set out a test for establishing aboriginal title and determined what rights it confers plus what the Crown’s duties are. ; ; ; 10 $1.00 Add
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Reconciliation Framework Agreements

From: The Reconciliation Manifesto

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Indigenous activist Arthur Manuel examines reconciliation framework agreements in British Columbia and what they mean for Indigenous land rights. 6 $0.60 Add