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Introduction to Aboriginal Legal Issues

An overview of the important legislative, judicial, and quasi-judicial developments which have impacted and continue to impact Aboriginal peoples and their place in Canada.
Course Outline (.pdf)
Student Supplement (.pdf)

Some important legislation

bulletRoyal Proclamation of 1763 - relevant section
bulletIndian Act (1985)
bullet Treaty 6
 
bullet Numbered Treaties Six and Seven (1876, 1877)

Some important legal cases

bullet Calder Case also click here
bullet Guerin Case
bullet Delgamuukw Case
 

Dr. Foster's Background
Classics 110
History 111
History 112
History 250
History 251
History 260
History 261
Native Studies 210
Native Studies 240
Political Science 221
English 2550

Famous U.S. case
Johnson v M'Intosh
click here