Description
Book SynopsisIn 1999 the Nisga’a First Nation in northwestern British Columbia signed a landmark agreement which not only settled their land claim but outlined significant powers that could be exercised by its government. The Nisga’a Final Agreement granted powers over land, resources, education, and cultural policy to the Nisga’a government, a major departure from previous land claims agreements. However, it was not without opposition and Scott also outlines the opposition, including two court challenges, mounted against the agreement. This book concisely examines the major terms of the agreement then deeply analyzes the impact the agreement has on federal/provincial/First Nations relations.
Table of ContentsIntroduction
How far have we come?
How far we have to go
1: Postcolonial Sovereignty?
A Very Canadian Liberalism
Postcolonial sovereignty?
2: Land
Land and Sovereignty in the Nass: the Historical Context
Land Provisions in the NFA
3: Rights
Forest Resources
Fisheries
Wildlife and Migratory Birds
Mines and Minerals
4: Power
The Nisga’a Nation, Sovereignty, Self-Determination, and Self-Government
Nisga’a Lisims Government: Structure and Constitution
Social Jurisdiction of the NLG
5: The Courts
The Campbell Case
The Chief Mountain Case
6: Conclusion: Postcolonial Sovereignty?
The Limits of Liberalism?
Postcolonial Sovereignty?
Notes; Glossary; Bibliography
