Includes table of cases. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Introduction : the relationship -- The constitutional framework -- Aboriginal and treaty rights -- Land and "land claims" -- Metis -- Innuit -- Duty to consult and accommodate -- Self-government -- International law and sovereignty -- Bands, band councils and reserves -- Indian Act registration, band membership and First Nation citizenship -- Non-status and/or off-reserve -- Elections and referenda -- Housing -- Families and children -- Wills and estates -- Residential schools -- Resource revenue sharing and Impact Benefit Agreements (IBAs) -- Economic development : community-owned corporate entities and business on reserve -- Taxation -- Trusts for Aboriginal communities -- Employment relations -- Human rights and privacy -- The criminal justice system -- Commissions, inquiries, and other investigations -- Injunctions and blockades.
Summary:
"Aboriginal Law Handbook, 5th Edition is a practical ... reference work to the law as it affects Aboriginal peoples and organizations, for both lawyers and non-lawyers. It also features in-depth analysis on a number of legal and policy issues affecting Aboriginal peoples."--Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.