LAW Indigenous Peoples & the Law
This guide is intended to help researchers locate cases, legislation, commentary and databases on Indigenous Peoples and the Law.
Government
- Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs CanadaCIRNAC is one of the federal government departments responsible for meeting the Government of Canada's obligations and commitments to First Nations, Inuit and Métis and for fulfilling the federal government's constitutional responsibilities in the North. Many of these responsibilities are defined by the more than 50 laws and regulations that CIRNAC administers. The Department's programs, services, policies and legislative initiatives help fulfill its responsibilities.
- Library and Archives Canada Aboriginal PeoplesIncludes databases, research aids and virtual exhibitions.
- OPAC for ArchiviaNetSearchable Database to find documents found in Record Group 10 (RG10), Records of the Department of Indian Affairs, 1677-1971.
- Library of ParliamentHas some research papers on the various treaties as well as legislative summaries on current and past legislation.
- Alberta Indigenous RelationsIncludes links to Aboriginal Consultation Office, First Nations Relations and Metis Relations.
- U.S. Department of the InteriorIncludes information about Native Americans.
- Aboriginal and Treaty Rights Information Systemo ATRIS, from the Consultation and Information Service (CIS) at Crown-Indigenous and Northern Relations Canada (CIRNAC), provides information on the location and nature of established and potential Aboriginal and Treaty rights related to consultation research.
Commission Reports
- Royal Commission Report on Aboriginal PeoplesThis report of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples concerns government policy with respect to the original historical nations of this country. From Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada.
- Legacy of hope : an agenda for changeFinal report from the Commission on First Nations and Métis Peoples and Justice Reform Saskatchewan
- Aboriginal Justice Implementation CommissionIn April 1988, the Manitoba Government created the Public Inquiry into the Administration of Justice and Aboriginal People, commonly known as the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry.
- Ipperwash InquiryThe Ipperwash Inquiry was established by the Government of Ontario under the Public Inquiries Act.
Indigenous Organizations
- British Columbia Treaty CommissionThe Treaty Commission is the independent body responsible for facilitating treaty negotiations among the governments of Canada, BC and First Nations in BC.
- First Nations Land Management Resource CentreIncludes the Framework Agreement on First Nations Land Management.
- The Metis Settlements General CouncilMSGC is the political and administrative body for the collective interests of the eight Metis Settlements. The MSGC may enact laws (General Council policies) that are binding on the General Council and every Settlement. These laws (General Council policies) are equal in status to other Alberta provincial laws.
- First Nations in British Columbia PortalThe First Nations in BC Portal was developed by the First Nations Technology Council and facilitates the sharing and exchange of knowledge.
- Centre for First Nations GovernanceThe Centre for First Nations Governance is a non-profit organization that supports First Nations as they develop effective self- governance.
- Maritime Aboriginal Peoples CouncilSince 1981, produced many articles, commentaries, reports, books, briefs and learning materials.
Other Reseach Guides
- Aboriginal Law in CanadaBora Laskin Law Library, University of Toronto
- Aboriginal Law Research GuideDiana M. Priestly Law Library, University of Victoria
- Alberta Law Libraries Research Guide Aboriginal LawReferences mainly federal information as laws regarding Aboriginals and Aboriginal lands are legislated by the federal government under the constitution. Treaties provide the historical background and framework.
- Indigenous Law/Indigenous Legal Traditions GuideDiana M. Priestly Law Library, University of Victoria
- Indigenous StudiesIndigenous Studies are interdisciplinary in character. Libraries and Cultural Resources have a variety of material to support research in this area - books, journal articles, video, microforms, art, and artifacts.
- Native Studies Research GuidesNative Studies Library Guides, University of Alberta
- Northern StudiesThis guide will assist researchers in locating information resources as they relate to the north.
International
- Center for World Indigenous StudiesDedicated to a wider understanding and appreciation of the ideas and knowledge of indigenous peoples and the social, economic and political realities of indigenous nations.
- International Work Group for Indigenous AffairsThe IWGIA is an international human rights organization staffed by specialists and advisers on indigenous affairs.
- Inuit Circumpolar CouncilThe Inuit Circumpolar Council (ІСС) is an international Indigenous Peoples' Organization representing approximately 160,000 Inuit living in the Arctic regions of Alaska, Canada, Greenland and Chukotka, Russia.
- United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII)The UNPFII is an advisory body to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), with a mandate to discuss indigenous issues related to economic and social development, culture, the environment, education, health and human rights.
- Environmental Challenges on Indigenous Lands: A CIGI essay seriesEssay series from the Centre for International Governance Innovation
Legal Community
- Bill Henderson's Virtual Law OfficeIncludes Aboriginal Law and Legislation and Aboriginal resources.
Last update of this page: August 13, 2001. - Native Law CentreUniversity of Saskatchewan
- Indian Law Resource CenterThe Indian Law Resource Center is a non-profit law and advocacy organization established and directed by American Indians.Founded in 1978, the Center provides assistance to Indian nations and indigenous peoples in the United States and throughout the Americas.
- National Indian Law LibraryThe National Indian Law Library (NILL) of the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) was founded in 1972 as a public law library devoted to federal Indian and tribal law.
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