Instructor(s): Bryce Edwards, David Walders

Note:  This course was formerly titled "Issues in Aboriginal Law and Policy".

This seminar will deal with selected issues in Aboriginal law and policy. It is intended to bring together law students and students of public policy, and to broaden the perspective of both potential lawyers and policy makers. The topics will include:

  • The Policy and Law Continuum/Current Conditions
  • The Doctrine of Discovery and Terra Nullius
  • First Contact, First Treaties
  • The Indian Act, Numbered Treaties and Residential Schools
  • White Paper, Red Paper, Calder and Patriation
  • Duty to Consult and Aboriginal Title
  • Modern Treaties
  • Child Welfare
  • Identity, Membership and Status
  • Métis and Mixed Ancestry Aboriginal Peoples
  • Decolonizing Wealth
  • Paths to Reconciliation
Evaluation
Students will submit a research paper of no more than 5000 words (65%) and submit weekly comments of 200 words and lead one class discussion based on the readings (25%). Students will also be evaluated on their class attendance and participation (10%).
Academic year
2023 - 2024

At a Glance

First Term
Credits
3
Hours
2

Enrolment

Maximum
30

13 JD
2 LLM/SJD/MSL/SJD U

10 MPP + 5 MGA

Schedule

T: 6:10 - 8:00 pm