Land Claims

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Tsilhqot’in Nation v. British Columbia, 2014

Tsilhqot’in Nation v. British Columbia, 2014

From: The Court and the Constitution

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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Men with Special Qualifications

Men with Special Qualifications

From: Cheated

Chapter Eight describes the marketing of the lands taken from First Nations communities to western buyers. ; 29 $2.90 Add
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No One Will Interfere With You

No One Will Interfere With You

From: Cheated

Chapter One describes the Indian Affairs branch of the Canadian government in the 1800s, and a treaty put forth between the Crown and the Cree people. ; 19 $1.90 Add
Our Land The Maritimes
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Our Land The Maritimes

The Basis of the Indian Claim in the Maritime Provinces of Canada

Our Land: The Maritimes examines the historical and legal background to Indigenous land claims in New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia, tracing the patterns of land dealings … 296 View
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Part II

Part II

People and the Planet

From: Ring of Fire

In Part II the author explores the effects of mining in the "Ring of Fire" on Indigenous communities in the area, as well as on the environment. This section includes: Chap. 6: Whose … 37 $3.70 Add
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Political Boss

Political Boss

From: Cheated

Chapter Two delves into the year 1896 when the Wilfrid Laurier Liberals took office with a focus on the life of cabinet minister Clifford Sifton. ; 20 $2.00 Add
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Preface
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Preface

Ohén:ton Karihwatéhkwen

From: When the Pine Needles Fall

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Preface & Acknowledgements
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Preface & Acknowledgements

From: Our Land The Maritimes

Gary P. Gould, Peggy Rydzewski, and Viola Robinson, describe the work that went into researching the history of Indigenous peoples across Eastern Canada, calling for governments to recognize … ; 6 $0.60 Add
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Preface to the 2025 Edition
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Preface to the 2025 Edition

From: Our Land The Maritimes

Gary P. Gould describes the significance of the original publication of Our Land: The Maritimes, now more than forty years old. This new edition was created so that it can be read and reread with … ; 2 $0.20 Add
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Prologue

Prologue

From: Cheated

The authors provide some preemptory maps and tables to illustrate the details presented in the book. ; 8 $0.80 Add
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Protecting the Pines
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Protecting the Pines

From: When the Pine Needles Fall

In Chapter Two Katsi’tsakwas Ellen Gabriel explain the significance of the Pines and various modes of resistance used to protect it. ; ; ; 15 $1.50 Add
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Haida Nation v. British Columbia (Minister of Forests), 2004

Haida Nation v. British Columbia (Minister of Forests), 2004

From: The Court and the Constitution

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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Delgamuukw v. British Columbia, 1997

Delgamuukw v. British Columbia, 1997

From: The Court and the Constitution

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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Resurgence
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Resurgence

From: When the Pine Needles Fall

In Chapter Eight Katsi’tsakwas Ellen Gabriel discusses a resurgence of direct action to defend Indigenous land as well as the rise of a solidarity movement called Shut Down Canada, with … ; ; ; 23 $2.30 Add
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Rightful Title Holders

Rightful Title Holders

From: The Reconciliation Manifesto

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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Tsilhqot’in Case and Crown Title

Tsilhqot’in Case and Crown Title

From: The Reconciliation Manifesto

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