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The Aboriginal Constitution, Brian Slattery
The Aboriginal Constitution, Brian Slattery
Brian Slattery
In a remarkable series of cases over the past decade, from Haida Nation to Manitoba Métis Federation, the Supreme Court of Canada has thrown a strong light on three basic elements of Aboriginal law: the honour of the Crown, the Royal Proclamation of 1763, and Aboriginal Treaties. This paper argues that these form the framework of the Aboriginal Constitution, which parallels the Federal Pact between the Provinces in the Constitution Act, 1867. Indeed, the Aboriginal Constitution provides the Constitution of Canada with its most ancient and enduring roots.
Paper Empires: The Legal Dimensions Of French And English Ventures In North America, Brian Slattery
Paper Empires: The Legal Dimensions Of French And English Ventures In North America, Brian Slattery
Brian Slattery
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The Independence Of Canada, Brian Slattery
The Independence Of Canada, Brian Slattery
Brian Slattery
The Land Rights Of Indigenous Canadian Peoples, Brian Slattery
The Land Rights Of Indigenous Canadian Peoples, Brian Slattery
Brian Slattery
The problem examined in this work is whether the land rights originally held by Canada's Indigenous peoples survived the process whereby the British Crown acquired sovereignty over their territories, and, if so, in what form. The question, although historical in nature, has important implications for current disputes involving Aboriginal land claims in Canada. It is considered here largely as a matter of first impression. The author has examined the historical evidence with a fresh eye, in the light of contemporaneous legal authorities. Due consideration is given to modern case-law, but the primary focus is upon the historical process proper.
French Claims In North America, 1500-59, Brian Slattery
French Claims In North America, 1500-59, Brian Slattery
Brian Slattery