topics
Here you will find several topics, one through eight. Scroll through the page to find the topic you need:
Topic 1 – The Legal System Canadian and Cree
Newsletter: C_J_News_ISSUE_1_WEB.pdf
This newsletter gives a brief overview of the major types of legal systems, including the aboriginal legal system. It includes interviews with David Grey, Supervising Senior Crown for The Pas and Thompson Regions of Manitoba Prosecutions, and Judge Gerald Morin of the Cree Court of Saskatchewan.
A full instructional package, provides a complete resource for leading a discussion or group on the topic of Legal Systems. Includes background material, activities, handouts, resources and links, and interview transcripts.
PowerPoint: Topic1Powerpoint.ppt
This PowerPoint presentation complements the information provided in the full instructional package, and provides an overview of the material covered as well as activities such as a case study.
Topic 2 – Constitutional Law: First Nations and Canadians
Newsletter: C_J_NEWS_ISSUE_2_web.pdf
Provides background information and related activities on the subject of Constitutional Law. It includes interviews with Karen Busby of the Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba, and Beverly Jacobs, president of the Native Women’s Association of Canada.
PDF: Topic_2_Guide.pdf
A full instructional package on the topic of Constitutional Law. Provides activities, detailed background information, handouts, full interview transcripts, and various resources and links.
PowerPoint: Topic2.ppt
Provides a brief overview of topics covered in the instructional package, as well as resources relating to referendum rules, handouts, and other activities.
Topic 3 – Indian Residential Schools: Road to Healing
Newsletter: C_J_NEWS_ISSUE_3_web.pdf
Provides a historical background related to Residential Schools in Canada. Also includes interviews with Reverend Bill Gillis, Conference Minister at the United Church of Canada, and Larry Chartrand, Director of Aboriginal Self Governance, University of Winnipeg.
PDF: Topic_3_Guide.pdf
A full instructional package on the topic of Residential Schools and the healing process. Includes learning activities based on healing/talking circles, worksheets, interview transcripts, and links to relevant organizations and resources.
PowerPoint: Topic 3.ppt
Provides an outline of the Aboriginal Justice Strategy, a brief history of Residential Schools, and various learning activities related to healing strategies within the community.
Topic 4 – Aboriginal Sentencing Provision: Gladue Reporting
Newsletter: C_J_NEWS_ISSUE_4_web.pdf
Provides background information on Gladue Reporting, and restorative justice, including interviews with Sandra Delaronde, MA, Director of the Aboriginal Courtworker Program at Manitoba Justice, and Jonathan Rudin, LL.B, LL.M, Program Director of Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto.
PDF: Topic_4_Guide.pdf
A full instructional package on the topic of Gladue Reporting. Resources include interview transcripts, handouts, subject expert biographies, and learning activities such as mock Gladue reporting and vocabulary development.
PowerPoint: Topic4Guide.ppt
Provides an outline of the background information provided in the full instructional package, including various learning activities related to Gladue Reporting.
Topic 5 – Youth and the Justice System
Newsletter: Topic 5 Newsletter
This newsletter provides a brief background of aboriginal youth and their relationship to the justice system. You will find a discussion of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, current organizations working to improve and implement positive change in the aboriginal youth community, and an excerpt of an interview with Sean Castel of Cross Lake Manitoba.
Topic 6 – Adoption and Split Feathers
Newsletter: Topic 6 Newsletter This newsletter discusses the history of aboriginal adoption policy in Canada, and the current state of the child welfare system. Includes resources, links, and an excerpt from interviews with Carol Blair of Cross Lake, and Sandy Whitehawk, co-founder of the First Nations Orphan Association.
Topic 7 – Traditional Justice Systems
Newsletter: Topic 7 Newsletter
This newsletter provides an overview of the main differences that exist
between traditional aboriginal justice systems and the current justice system.
Some issues discussed include difficulties that may arise due to differences in
language and the fundamental concept of justice.
Topic 8 – The Seven Teachings
Newsletter: Topic 8 Newsletter
This newsletter discusses the seven traditional teachings, as well as the
importance of traditional ideas to the justice system in aboriginal communities.