By law or in justice the Indian Specific Claims Commission and the struggle for indigenous justice /

"The Indian Specific Claims Commission (ISCC) was formed in 1991 in response to the Oka crisis. Its purpose was to resolve claims arising from promises made to Indigenous nations in treaties, in the federal Indian Act, as well as within other Crown obligations. This book traces the history of I...

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Author / Creator: Dickson, Jane, 1961- (Autor)
Médium: Elektronický zdroj E-kniha
Jazyk:English
Imprint: Vancouver : Purich Books, [2018]
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On-line přístup:Available in ProQuest Ebook Central - Academic Complete.
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Shrnutí:"The Indian Specific Claims Commission (ISCC) was formed in 1991 in response to the Oka crisis. Its purpose was to resolve claims arising from promises made to Indigenous nations in treaties, in the federal Indian Act, as well as within other Crown obligations. This book traces the history of Indigenous claims and the work of the ICC. An insider's account, written by longstanding ICC Commissioner Jane Dickson, it provides an unflinching look at the inquiry process and the parties involved. Dickson draws upon the records of the commission and her long research and experience with Indigenous claims and communities to provide a balanced, careful analysis of Canada's claims policy; she also makes a passionate plea for greater claims justice."--

The Indian Specific Claims Commission (ICC) was formed in 1991 in response to the Oka crisis. Its purpose was to resolve and expedite specific claims arising out of promises made to Indigenous nations in treaties, the federal Indian Act, and within other Crown obligations.

This book traces the history of Indigenous claims in Canada and the work of the ICC from 1991 until it was decommissioned in 2009. An insider's account, it is written by long-standing ICC commissioner Jane Dickson, who draws upon the records of the commission and a wealth of research and experience with Indigenous claims and communities to provide an unflinching look at the inquiry process and the parties involved.

By Law or In Justice provides a balanced, careful analysis of Canada's claims policy, the challenges faced by Indigenous claimants, and the legacy of the commission. By documenting the promises made and broken to Indigenous nations, this book also makes a passionate plea for greater claims justice so that true reconciliation can be achieved.

Bibliografie:Includes bibliographical references (187-213) and index.
ISBN:9780774880077 (online)
9780774880084 (online)
Poznámky autora:Jane Dickson is an associate professor of law and legal studies at Carleton University. She served as an Indian Claims Commissioner from 2002 to 2009.