Aboriginal Law

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Aboriginal Parenting After Separation

This resource is primarily written for parents and community workers; however, there are many parts that would be beneficial for children of separated Aboriginal parents to know. It is divided into sections that include resources, videos, worksheets and [more]
Grade Level: 10-12
Publisher: Law Courts Education Society of British Columbia
Published Date: 2008
Landmark Decisions: Cases that Have Changed Society

This site discusses a variety of landmark decisions from the Law Courts of Canada. They include issues dealing with Aboriginal Rights and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms to name a few. Each case is explained in detail using plain [more]
Grade Level: 10-12
Publisher: Ontario Justice Education Network
Published Date: 2020
The Battle for Aboriginal Treaty Rights

This page contains 12 television clips and 5 radio clips dealing with the battle for aboriginal treaty rights. The clips, from the CBC digital archives, span a timeframe from 1971-1999. This resource helps students to examine historical perspectives of Canada [more]
Grade Level: 10-12
Publisher: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Published Date: 2004
Education is our Buffalo

Education is our Buffalo is a teacher resource that covers the following topics:  an historical time line of important Aboriginal events, spiritualiy and teaching, cultural traditions and education development through time. Personal articles written by [more]
Grade Level: K-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12
Publisher: Alberta Teachers Association
Published Date: 2008
CURRENTS: Exploring Traditional Aboriginal Justice Concepts in Contemporary Canadian Society

This 193 page middle or high school resource examines questions such as how societies make laws, resolve conflicts, and deal with those who do not live up to society’s standards for behaviour. 
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Grade Level: 7-9, 10-12
Publisher: Public Legal Education Association of Saskatchewan, Inc.
Published Date: 2006
Metis Rights: R. v Powley 2003

The Supreme Court of Canada heard the case involving Steve and Roddy Powley. The incident involved hunting without a license in the area of the city of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and the question that needed to be answered was whether or not this act was [more]
Grade Level: 10-12
Publisher: Supreme Court of Canada
Published Date: 2003

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