Law

"Today is a time of economic rebirth for Aboriginal people in Canada. The federal government has committed billions of dollars to Aboriginal business initiatives, and courts are actively settling a range of claims. Innovative business models, new forms of property, and daring ventures and partnerships flourish across Canada, with many more planned. [...] Contributors include experienced practitioners and foremost academics of Aboriginal law from Canada and the United States.

"In contrast to the deficit paradigm's view of First Nations as victims beset with numerous problems e focus on positive developments for First Nations in Canada since the 1969 White paper. Four areas are examined: self-government, organizational capacity, structures of opportunity, and resistance to oppression. A profound transformation of the First Nation sociological landscape is observed as First Nation interests have become vested in the Canadian state, marginalization has diminished substantially, and structures of opportunity have opened."

This paper is intended to provide a greater understanding of the nature of Aboriginal and treaty rights and how they interface with emerging forest policy. When one examines the essence of Aboriginal and treaty rights an early observation must be that these rights are largely about continued use of the forests. This obvious linkage has never been reconciled in forest policy, and where it counts most - at the provincial level. Only now is there some evidence that change may occur.

This guide offers insight on the mining process and how Aboriginal peoples can leverage law and policy to generate economic benefits from mining operation in their region.

This report covers a wide range of information important to those wishing to participate in mineral development, including identification of mineral rights and acquiringand maintaining exploration licenses.

Metallic Minerals Tax Act – a deduction of 150% of eligible New Brunswick exploration expenses for mineral-producing companies.

Contains much information about mineral exploration, mineral rights data, and mine development that may be useful to those exploring the possibility of prospecting.

The renewable electricity regulations outline how First Nations can become involved in renewable electricity generation and stimulate local economic development.

Do you have an interest in law and security? Are you outgoing, self-disciplined, and physically fit? Are you eager to expand your communication and interpersonal skills? If so, you already have many of the basic qualities needed to succeed in the Law and Security program.

"The 11 competencies identified for the job of an Aboriginal EDO are not used only in that occupation. Some are transferable to other occupations or are used in other parts of one's life.