"Under the editorial direction of Jack Woodward, this work continues to bring together a timely consolidation of the significant statutes, regulations and treaties that have an impact on the area of native law. Additionally, this text contains helpful finding tools, including a detailed master table of contents, a table of contents for each statute and a comprehensive key word index, which simplify research." - Provided by publisher

"There are several historical accounts of the Treaty 7 agreement between the government and prairie First Nations but none from the perspective of the aboriginal people involved. In spite of their perceived silence, however, the elders of each nation involved have maintained an oral history of events, passing on from generation to generation many stories about the circumstances surrounding Treaty 7 and the subsequent administration of the agreement. The True Spirit and Original Intent of Treaty 7 gathers the "collective memory" of the elders about Treaty 7 to provide unique insights into a crucial historical event and the complex ways of the aboriginal people.

The True Spirit and Original Intent of Treaty 7 is based on the testimony of over 80 elders from the five First Nations involved in Treaty 7 - the Bloods, Peigans, Siksika, Stoney, and Tsuu T'ina. Their recollections highlight the grave misconceptions and misrepresentations between the two sides, due in part to inadequate interpretation and/or deliberate attempts to mislead. The elders consistently report that the treaty as they understood it was a peace treaty, not a surrender of land, and that they had agreed to "share" the land with the white newcomers in exchange for resources to establish new economies - education, medical assistance, and annuity payments.

The book provides both a historical overview of Treaty 7 and an analysis of the literature on treaties generally and Treaty 7 specifically. It makes clear that different agendas, different languages, and different world views affected each side's interpretation of events.

This review of the events and interpretations surrounding Treaty 7 takes place at a time when aboriginal and indigenous peoples all over the world are re-evaluating their relationships with imperial powers. It was undertaken in good faith in hopes that it will begin a dialogue that can alter the dominant discourse of Euro-Canadian society, which has been so damaging to aboriginal people." -- Provided by publisher

"The True Spirit and Original Intent of Treaty 7." Archivaria, 2002, p. 122. Book Review Index Plus, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A35361970/BRIP?u=utoronto_main&sid=B….

"The True Spirit and Original Intent of Treaty 7." Canadian Historical Review, vol. 82, no. 1, 2001, p. 133. Book Review Index Plus, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A35112850/BRIP?u=utoronto_main&sid=B….

Smith, Donald B. "The True Spirit and Original Intent of Treaty 7." Canadian Historical Review, vol. 79, no. 2, 1998, p. 342+. Book Review Index Plus, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A20998203/BRIP?u=utoronto_main&sid=B….

"The True Spirit and Original Intent of Treaty 7." CHOICE: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries, June 1997, p. 1733. Book Review Index Plus, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A34598644/BRIP?u=utoronto_main&sid=B….

"Treaty Elders of Saskatchewan brings together the voices many Saskatchewan elders to provide a truly Indigenous perspective on treaties and treaty rights. The result of a number of Treaty Elders forums, this is a readable and highly informative book that places the voices of Indigenous Elders first. The comments recorded here provide a wealth of context and understanding for wide-ranging topics ranging from conceptions of the land, living together, scared promises to one another, and evolving interpretations of Treaty Rights. This book is essential reading for all those who wish a full understanding of the complex issues that surround Treaties in Saskatchewan, and in Canada." -- Provided by publisher

Nestor, Rob. "Treaty Elders of Saskatchewan: Our Dream is That Our Peoples Will One Day Be Clearly Recognized as Nations; Beauty and Benevolence: a History of Saskatchewan Treaties; Indian Treaty-Making Policy in the United States and Canada." Prairie Forum, vol. 26, no. 2, 2001, p. 266+. Book Review Index Plus, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A107671645/BRIP?u=utoronto_main&sid=….

"In the summer of 1760, ten months after the fall of Quebec City, British forces under the command of General Amherst were converging on Montreal, which would capitulate to the British by early September. Somehow Amherst had managed to break the complex network of French-Native alliances on which New France relied. Vaugeois sets the context by reviewing the important events of the Seven Years War and then examines the train of events between the fall of Quebec and that of Montreal in detail.

He looks at the same events from three different perspectives - as empirical facts, in their legal interpretation, and as the subject of debates by historians. The result is an intriguing detective story with unexpected twists and surprising revelations. The Last French and Indian War sheds light on how, since the 1982 patriation of the constitution, Canadian courts have become a formidable tool for Natives in asserting their rights. It examines the extent to which this creates two categories of citizen and poses a threat to the foundations of Canadian society." -- Provided by publisher

"The Last French and Indian War." Canadian Book Review Annual, Annual 2002, p. 359. Book Review Index Plus, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A35430411/BRIP?u=utoronto_main&sid=B….

"Permission to Develop is a unique, Canadian resource that legal practitioners, researchers, and policy-makers will find valuable in their work. It provides a framework for understanding the complex web of agreements, legislation, case-law, and regulations pertaining to Aboriginal rights and claims at both the federal and provincial/territorial levels. It also provides insight into the legal constraints that structure the economic development of First Nations in Canada.

Section I examines the principles underlying Aboriginal rights and the history of Aboriginal claims to land and resources. The notion of the treaty as a sacred exchange between the Crown and Aboriginal societies is explored, as is the fiduciary relationship created between the Crown and Aboriginal peoples. Special attention is given to the Constitution Act of 1982 which, for the first time, affirmed Aboriginal treaty rights. The division of powers between the federal and provincial/territorial levels of government is also examined, and there is an in-depth look at the Indian Act, Indian Oil and Gas Act, the Federal-Provincial Resource Agreements on Reserve Lands, the Fisheries Act, the Migratory Birds Convention Act, and the First National Land Management Act.

Section II provides a province-by-province breakdown of major legislation, regulations, and treaties with special attention to Aboriginal rights to land and resources. Complex issues that are unique to particular regions and provinces are also examined in this section, including modern agreements and treaties (such as the Nisga’a of British Columbia) and currently unresolved land claims (such as the Atikamekw and Montagnais claims).

Permission to Develop is more than a reference book. It is the first comprehensive and integrated attempt to assess Aboriginal treaties, laws, and regulations at all levels of government. It is essential reading for those interested in the legal issues pertaining to Aboriginal communities, Aboriginal economic development, and the politics and the sociology of First Nations." -- Provided by publisher

"Writing in response to a student asking him what the treaties mean, Harold Johnson’s narrative on the relationship between First Nations, governments, and society in general presents a different view of the treaty relationship. Treaties were the instruments that gave Europeans the right to settle here, share resources, and build a relationship of equality with those who were here before. Johnson’s ancestors did not intend the treaties to allow the subjugation and impoverishment of First Nations, or give settler governments the right to legislate every aspect of First Nations activities.

In an easy to read style, the author presents his eloquent view, on behalf of a people, on what treaties between First Nations and governments represent. Topics discussed include the justice system, reconciliation of laws, political divisions, resources, taxation, assimilation, leadership, sovereignty, the Constitution, youth, and relations between next generations. Two Families is a passionate plea for the restoration of harmony and equality between First Nations and the rest of Canadian society. It is a must read for everyone seeking to understand an Aboriginal perspective on treaties." -- Provided by publisher

Hawkins, Richard A. "Two Families: Treaties and Government." British Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 21, no. 1, 2008, pp. 139-140. https://search-proquest-com.myaccess.library.utoronto.ca/docview/205000….

Fawcett, Patrick. "Two Families: Treaties and Government." Canadian Law Library Review, 2007, pp. 80-81. https://heinonline-org.myaccess.library.utoronto.ca/HOL/Page?collection….

Fehr, Rick. "Two Families: Treaties and Government." American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 31, no. 4, 2007, p. 186-190. https://uclajournals-org.myaccess.library.utoronto.ca/doi/pdf/10.17953/….

"This new book structures and comprehensively discusses the treaty rights recognized and affirmed in section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. It reviews negotiations and treaty text, the principles of treaty interpretation, and case law on the treaty relationships, treaty tenure, treaty governance, and the treaty economy. Finally it reviews the principle of constitutional convergence with other parts of the constitution and comments on how to institutionally reconcile treaty rights with the rest of the constitution." -- Provided by publisher

Thompson, Katharine. "Treaty Rights in the Constitution of Canada." Canadian Law Library Review, Summer 2009, p. 78. Book Review Index Plus, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A211004784/BRIP?u=utoronto_main&sid=….

"In a 1994 decision known as Howard, the Supreme Court of Canada held that the Aboriginal signatories to the 1923 Williams Treaties had knowingly given up not only their title to off-reserve lands but also their treaty rights to hunt and fish for food. No other First Nations in Canada have ever been found to have willingly surrendered similar rights.

Peggy J. Blair gives the Howard decision considerable context. She examines federal and provincial bickering over "special rights" for Aboriginal peoples and notes how Crown policies toward Indian rights changed as settlement pressures increased. Blair argues that the Canadian courts caused a serious injustice by applying erroneous cultural assumptions in their interpretation of the evidence. In particular, they confused provincial government policy, which has historically favoured public over special rights, with the understanding of the parties at the time.

Blair demonstrates that when American courts applied the same legal principles as their Canadian counterparts to a case involving similar facts, they reached the opposite conclusion. Lament for a First Nation convincingly demonstrates that what the Canadian courts considered to be strong and conclusive proof of surrender was in fact based on almost no evidence at all. Lament for a First Nation will appeal to scholars and students in legal, historical, and Native studies." -- Provided by publisher

"Lament for a First Nation; the Williams treaties of southern Ontario." Reference & Research Book News, Nov. 2008. Book Review Index Plus, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A188356718/BRIP?u=utoronto_main&sid=….

"Treaty Talks in British Columbia traces the origins and development of treaty negotiations in the province. Since the second edition of this book was published in 2000, a number of significant developments have occurred: a controversial referendum on treaty mandates was held; the historic Tsawwassen treaty, the first to be signed in the BC treaty process, finally came into effect; and a second treaty was signed with the five Maa-nulth First Nations on the west coast of Vancouver Island. A striking theme running through the narrative is the way in which the provincial government changed the way it approached the negotiations and its relations with First Nations.

This updated edition includes a postscript, co-authored with Peter Colenbrander, which provides an extensive overview of the treaty process from 2001 to 2009. The authors outline the achievements of and challenges for the treaty process and review some of the most recent jurisprudence affecting Native and non-Native rights. They also reflect on the growing number of initiatives outside the treaty process to achieve reconciliation between First Nations and the Crown and raise questions about the future relationship between these initiatives and treaty negotiations.

Treaty Talks in British Columbia is a valuable resource for those interested in Aboriginal issues and the treaty process both in BC and throughout Canada. Succinct, informative, and easy to read, this book brings clarity to a complex and often contentious issue." -- Provided by publisher

Egan, Brian. "Treaty Talks in British Columbia: Building a New Relationship, 3rd edition." BC Studies, no. 168, 2010, pp. 97-99. http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A249959373/BRIP?u=utoronto_main&sid=….

"This highly anticipated text is a follow-up to Aboriginal law expert Timothy McCabe's 2008 book, The Honour of the Crown and its Fiduciary Duties to Aboriginal Peoples. In writing this comprehensive volume, Mr. McCabe brings close to 25 years of experience as counsel for matters relating to Aboriginal law in Ontario, including numerous appearances in appeals and constitutional interventions in the Supreme Court of Canada. Mr. McCabe's study provides authoritative and comprehensive information and insight into the law concerning the treaties between the Aboriginal peoples and the Crown in Canada. This book:

- Studies the nature and characteristics of Crown-Aboriginal treaties and the significance of these treaties in Canadian history and law
- Gives an overview of Canadian law on treaties before and after the enactment of the Constitution Act, 1982
- Looks at the relationship between treaties and Canadian federalism
- Considers the key concept of the honour of the Crown and its relation to the treaties
- Looks at the dramatic change in the legal landscape effected by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982
- Frames the definition and scope of treaty rights, detailing ten aspects of the matter
- Examines the problems of proof of treaty rights
- Covers the regulation (and extinguishment) of treaty rights in light of section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982
- Sets out several principles of interpretation of treaties identified by the Supreme Court of Canada
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- This is the first and only text devoted entirely to the exposition of law concerning Crown-Aboriginal treaties
- This book is comprehensive and systematic in approach; clear and practical in effect
- The author delivers an even-handed study on the law of treaties, as between the perspectives of the Aboriginal people in Canada on the one hand, and the perspective of the Crown and other interests in Canada on the other." -- Provided by publisher