Land Claims
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Title & Subtitle | Abstract | Contributors | Pages | Year | Purchase |
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Wrestling with Colonialism on SteroidsQuebec 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 … | Zebedee Nungak | 132 | 2017 | View |
From Long, Rough OsmosisA Political History of Nunavik, Part 1 |
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 … | Zebedee Nungak | 18 | 2017 | $1.80 Add |
From Inuit Negotiate the James Bay AgreementPart 1 |
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 … | Zebedee Nungak | 44 | 2017 | $4.40 Add |
From Inuit Negotiate the James Bay AgreementPart 2 |
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 … | Zebedee Nungak | 40 | 2017 | $4.00 Add |
From Long, Rough OsmosisA Political History of Nunavik, Part 2 |
In the concluding chapter, Zebedee discusses Quebec separatism, and why Inuit peoples have rejected the separatist movement. | Zebedee Nungak | 9 | 2017 | $0.90 Add |
From NEW! Defending Indigenous Rights against the Just SocietyFrom: 1968 in Canada |
This chapter traces the historical importance of, and interrelations between, developments in federal “Indian policy” and investments in fossil fuel extraction, and Indigenous … | Andrew Gemmell | 27 | 2021 | $2.70 Add |
From We Stole it Fair and Square |
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 … | Arthur Manuel | 6 | 2017 | $0.60 Add |
From Tsilhqot’in Case and Crown Title |
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 … | Arthur Manuel | 4 | 2017 | $0.40 Add |
From Land Title and the James Bay Battle1972-1973 |
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. | Doreen Manuel; Peter McFarlane | 15 | 2020 | $1.50 Add |
From Rightful Title Holders |
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 … | Arthur Manuel | 3 | 2017 | $0.30 Add |
From Calder et al. v. Attorney-General of British Columbia, 1973 |
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 … | Janet Hieber; Peter Russell; Rainer Knopff; Tom Bateman | 9 | 2017 | $0.90 Add |
From Delgamuukw v. British Columbia, 1997 |
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 … | Janet Hieber; Peter Russell; Rainer Knopff; Tom Bateman | 13 | 2017 | $1.30 Add |
From Haida Nation v. British Columbia (Minister of Forests), 2004 |
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 … | Janet Hieber; Peter Russell; Rainer Knopff; Tom Bateman | 10 | 2017 | $1.00 Add |
From Manitoba Metis Federation v. Canada, 2013 |
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 … | Janet Hieber; Peter Russell; Rainer Knopff; Tom Bateman | 8 | 2017 | $0.80 Add |
From Tsilhqot’in Nation v. British Columbia, 2014 |
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. | Janet Hieber; Peter Russell; Rainer Knopff; Tom Bateman | 10 | 2017 | $1.00 Add |
From Reconciliation Framework Agreements |
Indigenous activist Arthur Manuel examines reconciliation framework agreements in British Columbia and what they mean for Indigenous land rights. | Arthur Manuel | 6 | 2017 | $0.60 Add |