| First Nations Sacred Sites in Canada's Courts Contributor(s): Ross, Michael Lee (Author) |
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ISBN: 0774811293 ISBN-13: 9780774811293 Publisher: University of British Columbia Press OUR PRICE: $103.95 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2005 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - Native American Studies - Law | Courts - General - Law | Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice |
| Dewey: 346 |
| LCCN: 2005432414 |
| Series: Law and Society |
| Physical Information: 248 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The sacred sites of indigenous peoples are under increasing threat worldwide as a result of state appropriation of control over ancestral territories, coupled with insatiable demands on lands, waters, and natural resources. Of late, First Nations in Canada have taken their fight for these sites to the courts. Informed by elements of a general theory of sacred sites and supported by a thorough analysis of nearly a dozen cases, this book demonstrates not merely that the courts have failed to treat First Nations sacred sites fairly but also why they have failed to do so and suggests practical ways in which courts can improve their handling of the issues. |