DOCSLIB.ORG

Assessing Matrimonial Real Property Law on First Nation Reserves: Domestic Violence, Access to Justice, and Indigenous Women

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Assessing Matrimonial Real Property Law on First Nation Reserves: Domestic Violence, Access to Justice, and Indigenous Women University of Calgary PRISM: University of Calgary's Digital Repository Graduate Studies The Vault: Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2019-09-16 Assessing Matrimonial Real Property Law on First Nation Reserves: Domestic Violence, Access to Justice, and Indigenous Women Darling, Elysa Darling, E. (2019). Assessing Matrimonial Real Property Law on First Nation Reserves: Domestic Violence, Access to Justice, and Indigenous Women (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. http://hdl.handle.net/1880/111047 master thesis University of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission. Downloaded from PRISM: https://prism.ucalgary.ca UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY Assessing Matrimonial Real Property Law on First Nation Reserves: Domestic Violence, Access to Justice, and Indigenous Women by Elysa Darling A THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF LAWS GRADUATE PROGRAM IN LAW CALGARY, ALBERTA SEPTEMBER, 2019 © Elysa Darling 2019 Abstract This thesis offers a doctrinal analysis and assessment of the Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act (FHRMIRA) and the case law and legislative history that led to its enactment. FHRMIRA operates on First Nation reserves with respect to matrimonial real property and includes provisions dealing with the division of property upon relationship breakdown or death of a spouse and protections from domestic violence, like emergency protection and exclusive occupation orders. This thesis assesses the utility of FHRMIRA with respect to the protection it provides to Indigenous women experiencing domestic violence, as well as their access to justice in this context. In addition, it examines the challenges First Nations experience enacting their own matrimonial real property laws, whether under FHRMIRA or other legal frameworks. It also includes a review of First Nations matrimonial real property laws enacted pursuant to FHRMIRA and the extent to which they protect against domestic violence. Lastly, the thesis discusses qualitative interviews undertaken in a collaborative case study with the Ermineskin Cree Nation to understand how one First Nation governs in this area. The thesis argues that in order to ensure that Indigenous women have access to justice and protection against domestic violence, a holistic, Nation-specific approach must be taken to enacting matrimonial real property laws on reserve, and these legal regimes should be determined by the First Nation itself, in order to mitigate the jurisdictional confusion and implementation challenges arising from the FHRMIRA. ii Preface This thesis is original, unpublished, independent work by the author, Elysa Darling. The research reported in Chapter 4 was covered by Ethics Certificate Numbers REB18-1544, REB18-1544_MOD2, REB18-1544_MOD3, and REB18-1544_MOD4, issued by the University of Calgary Conjoint Faculties Research Ethics Board for the project “Matrimonial Real Property Law and Its Relation to Intimate Partner Violence on Reserve” on November 19, 2018, December 18, 2018, January 16, 2019, February 28, 2019, and March 12, 2019. iii Acknowledgments I am grateful to the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council for its financial support through a research stipend for my LLM program, the Faculty of Law for a 2-year Graduate Scholarship, the Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship, the Alberta Graduate Student Scholarship and the Persons Scholarship. Without this support I would not have been able to do this work. It has been an incredible experience to be a small part of the SSHRC research team on Domestic Violence and Access to Justice within and across Multiple Legal Systems. It is a privilege to work with such a thoughtful, intelligent group of women. Special thanks to Janet Mosher for her feedback on an earlier presentation of this research project. My heartfelt thanks to my supervisor Jennifer Koshan. Without your support and confidence in my abilities, I may never have taken the leap and gone back to school. Two years working with you rebuilt me, reminded me of what I really care about, and set me down a path I am sure will change the course of my career. You are one of the best mentors I have, and your thoughtfulness in dissecting the law and its implications for women never fails to inspire me. Many others at the Faculty of Law have generously provided guidance, resources and encouragement including David Wright, Rob Hamilton, Jassmine Girgis, Sharon Mascher, Lyndsay Campbell, and Jonnette Watson-Hamilton. A special thanks to Justice Alice Woolley for her friendship and support always, but especially during these last two years. I was fortunate to meet and interview many people through this research, and I thank all interviewees for their generous contributions to this project. This work would not be what it is iv without the involvement and support of the Ermineskin Cree Nation. Words fall short in expressing my gratitude for every citizen and employee I worked with. Thank you to Chief Makinaw and Council for your considerate contributions and support of this method. My sincerest gratitude to the Elders that patiently sat with me, instilling me with much knowledge. Thank you to the employees who made time in their busy schedules to answer my questions. To the women of Ermineskin Cree who participated in this project, I will always remember your strength and determination. Hai hai to my Cree translators, Rose Makinaw and Marvin Littlechild, for providing such a valuable service to me and the Nation. To all at the Ermineskin Cree Nation: your thoughtful contributions, tenacity, and determination to better your Nation and the lives of your fellow citizens inspired me to continue with this project everyday. I wish to particularly acknowledge the meaningful contributions of Danika Lightning and Josh Littlechild, who worked side by side with me on this research. The dedication you showed to this project amidst family obligations, your own roles and responsibilities at the Nation, and numerous other crises that pop up for you daily, renewed my focus and motivation when I needed it most. Working with you both has forever changed me. Hai hai for all that you do. This work would not have been possible without the support of my friends and family. Thank you to all my friends who were a great support to me throughout this project, but especially to Kathleen Reid, Claire Himsl Matheson, and Amanda Manasterski for always remembering my research topic and never asking me if I planned on doing a PhD. My utmost appreciation and gratitude to Drew Lafond for his mentorship and guidance throughout this research project, his feedback on earlier conceptualizations of this work, and his relentless positivity with everything I do. v I am deeply grateful to my parents who raised me with a love for lifelong learning and support me in all aspects of my life. I thank my brother, Kyle, whose love and resilience inspires me to do better everyday. Thank you to my hounds, Rudy and Ellie, for all their companionship during long writing days at my desk. Lastly, I thank my partner Alex. When I proposed taking two years off to undertake this LLM he did not hesitate for a moment in giving me his full-fledged support. Thank you for your love and patience always. You make me a better person. vi Table of Contents Abstract .......................................................................................................................................... ii Preface ........................................................................................................................................... iii Acknowledgments ........................................................................................................................ iv Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................ vii Chapter One: Introduction .......................................................................................................... 1 Situating Matrimonial Real Property on Reserve ....................................................................... 3 “Indians, and Lands reserved for the Indians” ...................................................................... 3 Sex Discrimination in the Indian Act ...................................................................................... 4 Absence of Domestic Violence Provisions .............................................................................. 5 Focus of Study and Research Objectives .................................................................................... 7 Theoretical Lens and Research Methodologies .......................................................................... 7 Theoretical Lens...................................................................................................................... 7 Research Methodologies ....................................................................................................... 15 Case Study Approach and Feminist Interview Methodology ................................................ 16 Collaborative Research Approach .......................................................................................
Load more

Recommended publications
  • 25140 Applications 25140-A001 to 25140-A004
    Notice of applications Transmission lines 80L and 716L decommission and salvage AltaLink Management Ltd. has filed applications to decommission and salvage transmission lines 80L and 716L in the Lacombe, Ponoka and Wetaskiwin areas Proceeding 25140 Applications 25140-A001 to 25140-A004 The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), the independent utilities regulator, will be considering the decommissioning and salvage applications in Proceeding 25140. If you feel you may be affected by these applications you can provide input to the AUC to review before it makes its decision. Written submissions are due January 24, 2020. AltaLink Management Ltd. has applied to decommission and salvage all of the remaining portions of transmission lines 80L and 716L between the West Lacombe 958S Substation and the Wetaskiwin 40S Substation located in Lacombe County, Ponoka County, the County of Wetaskiwin, the city of Wetaskiwin, Indian Reserve No. 138 (Ermineskin Cree Nation) and Indian Reserve No. 137 (Samson Cree Nation). AltaLink has also applied to alter the existing Wetaskiwin 40S Substation. The need for the decommission and salvage was approved by the Commission in Decision 2012-098, for the Red Deer Region Transmission Development. The West Lacombe 958S Substation was approved for salvage in Decision 23599-D01-2018, for the West Lacombe 958S Substation Salvage. The attached map identifies the affected sections of transmission lines 80L and 716L and the location of the substations. The applications have been filed under Section 21 of the Hydro and Electric Energy Act. - 2 - Additional information about the applications The applications and any associated documents are publicly available and can be accessed from the eFiling System on the AUC website www.auc.ab.ca.
    [Show full text]
  • Metis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta Community Profiles
    For additional copies of the Community Profiles, please contact: Indigenous Relations First Nations and Metis Relations 10155 – 102 Street NW Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4G8 Phone: 780-644-4989 Fax: 780-415-9548 Website: www.indigenous.alberta.ca To call toll-free from anywhere in Alberta, dial 310-0000. To request that an organization be added or deleted or to update information, please fill out the Guide Update Form included in the publication and send it to Indigenous Relations. You may also complete and submit this form online. Go to www.indigenous.alberta.ca and look under Resources for the correct link. This publication is also available online as a PDF document at www.indigenous.alberta.ca. The Resources section of the website also provides links to the other Ministry publications. ISBN 978-0-7785-9870-7 PRINT ISBN 978-0-7785-9871-8 WEB ISSN 1925-5195 PRINT ISSN 1925-5209 WEB Introductory Note The Metis Settlements and First Nations in Alberta: Community Profiles provide a general overview of the eight Metis Settlements and 48 First Nations in Alberta. Included is information on population, land base, location and community contacts as well as Quick Facts on Metis Settlements and First Nations. The Community Profiles are compiled and published by the Ministry of Indigenous Relations to enhance awareness and strengthen relationships with Indigenous people and their communities. Readers who are interested in learning more about a specific community are encouraged to contact the community directly for more detailed information. Many communities have websites that provide relevant historical information and other background.
    [Show full text]
  • 2017 AFN AGA Resolutions EN
    ASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONS 2017 ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY– REGINA, SK FINAL RESOLUTIONS # Title 01 Four Corner Table Process on Community Safety and Policing 02 Federal Response to the Crisis of Suicide 03 NIHB Coverage of Medical Cannabis 04 Maximizing the Reach and Responsiveness of the AFN Health Sector 05 Chiefs Committee on AFN Charter Renewal 06 Support for British Columbia First Nations Affected by Wildfire Crisis 07 Sulphur Contaminant Air Emissions from Petroleum Refineries near Aamjiwnaang First Nation 08 Support for the University of Victoria’s Indigenous Law Program 09 Support for the recognition and respect of Stk’emlupsemc te Secwepemc Pipsell Decision 10 Support for Cross Canada Walk to Support Missing and Murdered Women and Girls 11 Support First Nation Communities Healing from Sexual Abuse 12 Support for Kahnawà:ke First Nation’s Indigenous Data Initiative 13 Chronic Wasting Disease 14 Post-Secondary Education Federal Review 15 Creation of a First Nation Directors of Education Association 16 National Indigenous Youth Entrepreneurship Camp 17 Support for principles to guide a new First Nations-Crown fiscal relationship 18 Increasing Fiscal Support for First Nations Governments 19 Resetting the Role of First Nations in Environmental and Regulatory Reviews 20 Respecting Inherent Jurisdiction over Waters Parallel to the Review of Canada’s Navigation Protection Act Nation 21 Respecting Inherent Rights-Based Fisheries in Parallel with the Review of Canada's Fisheries Act 22 Joint Committee on Climate Action 23 Parks Canada Pathway
    [Show full text]
  • Jordan's Principle Enhanced Service Coordination: Annual Report 2019
    nual Repo ion: An rt 2019 inat -202 ord 0 Co ce vi er S ed c n a h n E le p i c n i r P ’s n a d r o J Every Child Matters 2019 - 2020 Every Child Matters Jordan’s Principle Enhanced Service Coordination Annual Report 2019-2020 FNHC Annual Report 1 2019 - 2020 FNHC Annual Report Smith Wright, Siksika Nation, titled: Learning to Fly 2 Acknowledgments The First Nations Health Consortium • Service providers and vendors representing an array of multiple disciplines and industries who respond quickly to dedicates this report to First Nations our requests to address children’s needs children and their families across • Management team members who guide and support Alberta. You are the reason we are here. staff in doing competent work FNHC is pleased to present our 2019-2020 annual report. Our report speaks to the fundamental • First Nations Chiefs and their Councils in Alberta who encourage, guide, and promote our work underpinnings of our work: that every First Nations 2019 - 2020 child deserves the same level of services and supports as those provided to non-First Nations children. • FNHC Board of Directors for their dedicated leadership in creating the conditions that enable FNHC to be the best it can be Our values reflect our passion and commitment. Every child matters... and we will do all we can to improve • Government of Alberta, especially the Ministries of Health the quality of their lives. This report demonstrates and Children’s Services, and Indigenous Services Canada, the difference we are able to make in children’s lives especially the First Nations Inuit Health Regional Office in through strong leadership, effective management, Edmonton, for their support and collaboration in working capable staff and service providers, all in collaboration towards the best outcomes for First Nations children with our many valued stakeholders.
    [Show full text]
  • Supplemental Filing #1
    Schedule 1 Notification Correspondence to Adjacent Landowners: Ms. Sandra Mitchell (on behalf of the estate of Raymond Machmeyer) Mr. Carl Young 7550 Ogden Dale Road SE Calgary Alberta Canada T2C 4X9 www.cpr.ca December 5th, 2018 Sandra Mitchell 120 Armitage Close Red Deer, AB T4R 2K6 Executrix for Raymond Machmeyer In reference to: CP project adjacent to lands legally described as NE-6-56-21 W4 __________________________________________________________________________________________ Dear Sandra, As part our part our due process, Canadian Pacific Railway would like to advise you of a project adjacent to lands you are listed on title for legally described as - NE-6-56-21 W4. Enclosed you will find an information page describing the intended project for your review. If you have any questions or concerns, please free to contact me by phone at 403-319-3436 or email at [email protected] Yours truly, Frank Gulas Specialist Real Estate Prairies CP Scotford Sub Extension Project Fall 2018/Winter 2019 Project Summary Canadian Pacific (CP) is proposing to extend its existing track in The proposed extension of approximately 4 km of new track will Alberta’s Industrial Heartland to private track at Interpipeline’s occur within CP wholly -owned right-of-way on the west side of new Heartland Petrochemical Complex which is currently under Range Road 220. No additional lands are required for construction construction. The extension would provide Interpipeline with or operation of the proposed railway infrastructure. Construction is additional options to connect their new plant to national and anticipated in mid-2019 with operations commencing in late-2020.
    [Show full text]
  • Submission of Maskwacis Cree to the Expert Mechansim
    SUBMISSION OF MASKWACIS CREE TO THE EXPERT MECHANSIM ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES STUDY ON THE RIGHT TO HEALTH AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES WITH A FOCUS ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH Contact: Danika Littlechild, Legal Counsel Maskwacis Cree Foundation PO Box 100, Maskwacis AB T0C 1N0 Tel: +1-780-585-3830 Email: [email protected] 1 Table of Contents SUBMISSION OF MASKWACIS CREE TO THE EXPERT MECHANSIM ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES STUDY ON THE RIGHT TO HEALTH AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES WITH A FOCUS ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH ........................ 1 Introduction and Summary ............................................................................................................. 3 Background ....................................................................................................................................................... 8 The Tipi Model Approach ............................................................................................................. 11 Summary of the Tipi Model ..................................................................................................................... 12 Elements of the Tipi Model ..................................................................................................................... 14 Canadian Law, Policy and Standards ........................................................................................ 15 The Indian Act .............................................................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • CHILDREN's SERVICES DELIVERY REGIONS and INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES
    CHILDREN'S SERVICES DELIVERY REGIONS and INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES DELEGATED FIRST NATION AGENCIES (DFNA) 196G Bistcho 196A 196D Lake 225 North Peace Tribal Council . NPTC 196C 196B 196 96F Little Red River Cree Nation Mamawi Awasis Society . LRRCN WOOD 1 21 223 KTC Child & Family Services . KTC 3 196E 224 214 196H Whitefish Lake First Nation #459 196I Child and Family Services Society . WLCFS BUFFALO Athabasca Tribal Council . ATC Bigstone Cree First Nation Child & Family Services Society . BIGSTONE 222 Lesser Slave Lake Indian Regional Council . LSLIRC 212 a Western Cree Tribal Council 221 e c k s a a 211 L b Child, Youth & Family Enhancement Agency . WCTC a NATIONAL th Saddle Lake Wah-Koh-To-Win Society . SADDLE LAKE 220 A 219 Mamowe Opikihawasowin Tribal Chiefs 210 Lake 218 201B Child & Family (West) Society . MOTCCF WEST 209 LRRCN Claire 201A 163B Tribal Chief HIGH LEVEL 164 215 201 Child & Family Services (East) Society . TCCF EAST 163A 201C NPTC 162 217 201D Akamkisipatinaw Ohpikihawasowin Association . AKO 207 164A 163 PARK 201E Asikiw Mostos O'pikinawasiwin Society 173B (Louis Bull Tribe) . AMOS Kasohkowew Child & Wellness Society (2012) . KCWS 201F Stoney Nakoda Child & Family Services Society . STONEY 173A 201G Siksika Family Services Corp. SFSC 173 Tsuu T'ina Nation Child & Family Services Society . TTCFS PADDLE Piikani Child & Family Services Society . PIIKANI PRAIRIE 173C Blood Tribe Child Protection Corp. BTCP MÉTIS SMT. 174A FIRST NATION RESERVE(S) 174B 174C Alexander First Nation . 134, 134A-B TREATY 8 (1899) Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation . 133, 232-234 174D 174 Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation . 201, 201A-G Bearspaw First Nation (Stoney) .
    [Show full text]
  • Acknowledging Land and People
    * ACKNOWLEDGING LAND AND PEOPLE Smith’s Landing First Nation TREATY 4 Dene Tha’ Mikisew First Nation MNA Cree Lake REGION 6 Nation TREATY 6 Athabasca Athabasca Beaver First Nation Chipewyan TREATY 7 Little Red River First Nation Cree Nation TREATY 8 Tallcree MNA First REGION 1 Nation Fort McKay TREATY 10 PADDLE PRAIRIE MNA REGION 5 First Nation Métis Settlements Loon River Peerless/ Lubicon First Nation Trout Lake Fort McMurray Lake Nation MNA Regional Zones First Nation Woodland Cree Métis Nation of First Nation Whitefi sh Lake Fort McMurray Alberta (MNA) First Nation Bigstone Cree First Nation (Atikameg) Association Nation PEAVINE Cities and Towns GIFT LAKE Chipewyan Kapawe’no Duncan’s Prairie First First Nation First Nation Kapawe’no Nation Sucker Creek First Nation Grande First Nation Lesser Slave Lake Sawridge Horse Lake Prairie First Nation First Nation EAST PRAIRIE Swan Heart Lake River First Nation** Sturgeon Lake Driftpile First BUFFALO LAKE Nation Cree Nation First Nation Beaver Cold KIKINO Lake Cree Lake First Nation Nations Whitefi sh Lake First MNA N a t i o n ( G o o d fi s h ) Kehewin ELIZABETH TREATY 4 First Nation Frog REGION 4 Alexander First Nation Saddle Lake Michel First Lake First Alexis Nakota Sioux First Nation Cree Nation Nation TREATY 6 Nation FISHING Edmonton Paul First Nation LAKE TREATY 7 Papaschase First Nation Enoch Cree Nation (Edmonton) Ermineskin Cree Nation TREATY 8 Louis Bull Tribe Jasper Samson MNA Montana Cree Nation Cree Nation TREATY 10 REGION 2 Métis Settlements O’Chiese First Nation Sunchild First
    [Show full text]
  • Prepared For
    Volume 5D, ESA – Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Socio-Economic Technical Reports Trans Mountain Expansion Project Traditional Land and Resource Use Technical Report An Elder reported that he and fellow Ermineskin Cree Nation community members once fished for whitefish, pickerel, perch, rainbow trout, pike and bull trout in Wabamun Lake. However, due to an oil spill in 2005, the water quality is now poor and fishing is not ideal. The fish are small and are believed to be unhealthy due to pollution. Although Ermineskin Cree Nation community members do not travel to the lake to fish, community members from nearby bands still report it to be an important fishing site. Community members report that some of their past fishing sites are no longer used. An Elder identified Pigeon Lake as a fishing site (Plate 5.1.7-1). Most fishing takes place at the south end of the lake. Historically, net fishing has been conducted. Community members reported that Buck Lake was the best spot to catch whitefish in the past. Chimney Creek, near Kootenay Plains, was also a known fishing site, now used for grazing livestock and not often used by Ermineskin Cree Nation members. A cabin was once situated there. Plate 5.1.7-1 Pigeon Lake from helicopter overflight. TABLE 5.1.7-5 FISHING SITES IDENTIFIED BY ERMINESKIN CREE NATION Approximate Distance and Current/Past Requested Direction from Project Site Description Use Mitigation 31 km south of RK 15.4 Coal Lake Current None 51.8 km southwest of RK 29.9 Pigeon Lake Current None 24.6 km south of RK 61.4 Along North Saskatchewan River for Current None trout, sturgeon, rainbow trout, catfish, suckers and walleye.
    [Show full text]
  • Treaty 4 Treaty 6 Treaty 7 Treaty 8 Treaty 10
    Smith’s Landing First Nation TREATY 4 Dene Tha’ Mikisew First Nation MNA TREATY 6 Cree Lake REGION 6 Nation Athabasca TREATY 7 Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Beaver First Nation TREATY 8 Little Red River Cree Nation Tallcree MNA TREATY 10 First REGION 1 Nation MNA Fort McKay Métis PADDLE PRAIRIE REGION 5 First Nation Settlements MNA Regional Zones Peerless/ Lubicon Lake Loon River First Nation Trout Lake Fort McMurray Métis Nation of Nation (No Reserve) First Nation Alberta (MNA) Woodland Cree Association First Nation Whitefi sh Lake Fort McMurray First Nation Bigstone Cree First Nation Cities and Towns (Atikameg) Nation GIFT LAKE Kapawe’no First Nation Chipewyan Duncan’s Prairie First First Nation PEAVINE Nation Sucker Creek Sawridge Grande First Nation Lesser Slave Lake First Nation Horse Lake Prairie First Nation EAST PRAIRIE Swan Heart Lake River First Nation Sturgeon Lake Driftpile First BUFFALO LAKE Nation Cree Nation First Nation Beaver Cold KIKINO Lake Cree Lake First Nation Nation Whitefi sh Lake First MNA N a t i o n ( G o o d fi s h ) Kehewin ELIZABETH REGION 4 Alexander First Nation First Nation Michel First Saddle Lake Alexis Nakota Sioux First Nation Nation Frog Lake First Nation First Nation Edmonton Paul First Nation Papaschase First Nation (Edmonton) FISHING Enoch Cree Nation Ermineskin Cree NationLAKE Louis Bull Tribe LANGUAGE GROUPING OF Jasper Samson MNA FIRST NATIONS IN ALBERTA Montana Cree Nation Cree Nation Alexis Nakota REGION 2 Sioux First Nation Cree O’Chiese First Nation Dene Sunchild First Red Deer Stoney Nation Cree/Saulteaux Nation Big Horn Stoney/Nakoda/Sioux (Wesley)* Blackfoot Stoney Nation Banff Chiniki (Morley) *Although the Big Horn (Wesley) First Nation land is in Treaty 6 territory, it is a signatory of Treaty 7 and part Calgary of the Stoney Nation.
    [Show full text]
  • Reclaiming Nêhiyaw Governance in the Territory of Maskwacîs Through Wâhkôtowin (Kinship)
    Western University Scholarship@Western Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository 4-24-2017 12:00 AM E-kawôtiniket 1876: Reclaiming Nêhiyaw Governance in the Territory of Maskwacîs through Wâhkôtowin (Kinship) Paulina R. Johnson The University of Western Ontario Supervisor Regna Darnell The University of Western Ontario Graduate Program in Anthropology A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the equirr ements for the degree in Doctor of Philosophy © Paulina R. Johnson 2017 Follow this and additional works at: https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd Recommended Citation Johnson, Paulina R., "E-kawôtiniket 1876: Reclaiming Nêhiyaw Governance in the Territory of Maskwacîs through Wâhkôtowin (Kinship)" (2017). Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository. 4492. https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/4492 This Dissertation/Thesis is brought to you for free and open access by Scholarship@Western. It has been accepted for inclusion in Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository by an authorized administrator of Scholarship@Western. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Abstract The Nêhiyawak, Four-Body People, known as the Plains Cree, reside in the territory of Maskwacîs. Of the Four Nations that encompass Maskwacis, this study focuses on Nipisihkopahk, also known as Samson Cree Nation and is located 70km south of the city of Edmonton in Alberta. Governance for the Nêhiyawak lies in the philosophical and spiritual teachings passed down through generations of ancestral knowledge especially in discussions relating to wâhkôtowin, kinship, ohtaskanesowin, origin, and the teachings from Wîsahêcâhk, Elder Brother, who taught the Nêhiyawak about morality and self through oral narratives. As relationships between the settler state of Canada and Indigenous Nations create dialogue concerning authority and autonomy, this study discusses the methods utilized through community collaboration for the process of enacting traditional governance.
    [Show full text]
  • Alberta Transportation Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir Project Response to Ceaa Information Request Package 2, August 20, 2018
    Springbank Off-stream Reservoir Project Response to CEAA Information Request Package 2 August 20, 2018 May 2019 ALBERTA TRANSPORTATION SPRINGBANK OFF-STREAM RESERVOIR PROJECT RESPONSE TO CEAA INFORMATION REQUEST PACKAGE 2, AUGUST 20, 2018 Table of Contents IMPACTS TO RIGHTS .................................................................................................................... 1 Question IR2-01: Impacts to Rights ................................................................................. 1 CULTURAL EXPERIENCE .............................................................................................................. 46 Question IR2-02: Cultural Experience - Experiential Values and Importance of Water ........................................................................ 46 REGIONAL CONTEXT FOR TRADITIONAL USE AND EXERCISE OF RIGHTS ............................... 77 Question IR2-03: Regional Context for Traditional Use and Exercise of Rights ................................................................................................... 77 ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES ..................................................................................................... 81 Question IR2-04: Economic Opportunities .................................................................. 81 FEDERAL LANDS ......................................................................................................................... 83 Question IR2-05: Federal Lands ...................................................................................
    [Show full text]