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Our Land The Maritimes

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

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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 that resulted in the setting up of reserves, the creation of Status and Non-Status Indians, and a government policy of assimilation.

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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 …
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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 …
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This chapter analyzes the treaties and land titles created by European settlers in the Maritimes, showcasing how these agreements never explicitly involved Indigenous peoples surrendering their …
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This chapter outlines the various ways Indigenous peoples in the Maritimes lost their lands as European settlements grew, leading to the isolation of Indigenous communities and increasing …
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This chapter focuses on the post-confederation assimilation policies imposed on Indigenous peoples in the Maritime provinces. Many of these policies resulted from the Indian Act of 1876 which …
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This chapter analyzes, from a legal perspective, the existence of Aboriginal title claims in the Maritimes, identifying the various procedural issues and restrictive requirements involved in …
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This chapter provides a summary of the historical and legal basis of a native claim in the Maritime provinces of Canada and calls upon the government to recognize Métis and Non-Status rights …
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This section includes excerpts of the various Acts, articles, and documents that have been discussed and referenced to throughout the book.
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This section lists the primary and secondary sources referenced throughout the book.
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