First Nations Cultural Heritage and Law: Case Studies, Voices, and Perspectives (Law and Society)

First Nations Cultural Heritage and Law explores First Nations perspectives on cultural heritage and issues of reform within and beyond Western law. Written in collaboration with First Nation partners, it contains seven case studies featuring indigenous concepts, legal orders, and encounters with legislation and negotiations; a national review essay; three chapters reflecting on major themes; and a self-reflective critique on the challenges of collaborative and intercultural research. Although the volume draws on specific First Nation experiences, it covers a wide range of topics of concern to Inuit, Metis, and other indigenous peoples. « First Nations Cultural Heritage and Law is the first of two interdisciplinary volumes exploring First Nations perspectives on cultural heritage and issues of reform within and beyond Western law. Written in plain language and in collaboration with First Nation partners, it contains seven case studies featuring indigenous concepts, legal orders, and encounters with legislation and negiotiations; a national review essay; three chapters reflecting on major themes; and a self-reflective critique on the challenges of collaborative and intercultural research. It will be of interest to indigenous communities and their leaders, museum personnel and other cultural heritage professionals, academics and students, government policy workers, treaty negotiations, lawyers, and others interested in First Nations cultural heritage. »-- Résumé de l'éditeur First Nations Cultural Heritage and Law is the first of two interdisciplinary volumes exploring First Nations perspectives on cultural heritage and issues of reform within and beyond Western law. Written in plain language and in collaboration with First Nation partners, it contains seven case studies featuring indigenous concepts, legal orders, and encounters with legislation and negotiations; a national review essay; three chapters reflecting on major themes; and a self-reflective critique on the challenges of collaborative and intercultural research. It will be of interest to indigenous communities and their leaders, museum personnel and other cultural heritage professionals, academics and students, government policy workers, treaty negotiators, lawyers, and others interested in First Nations cultural heritage."--Pub. desc Preface: Respect for elder knowledge / Eric McLay and Lea Joe, interviewing Luschiim, Arvid Charlie, [and] Dorothy First Rider, in consultation with Frank Weasel Head Introduction, methodology, and thematic overview / Catherine Bell and Val Napoleon Our voices, our culture Experiences across the nation: First Nations cultural heritage : a selected survey of issues and initiatives / Catherine Bell ... [et al.] Reflections on selected themes Concluding thoughts and unanswered questions / Val Napoleon Appendix: Standard question set In Canada, issues of protection, appropriation, and repatriation have sometimes been addressed through negotiation. However, the legal environment for negotiation is sometimes dated, often uncertain, and always complex. This volume explores selected First Nations perspectives on cultural heritage and issues of reform within and beyond Western law. "Indigenous peoples around the world are seeking greater control over tangible and intangible cultural heritage. In Canada, issues concerning repatriation and trade of material culture, heritage site protection, treatment of ancestral remains, and control over intangible heritage are governed by a complex legal and policy environment

this Is A Compelling, Important, And Path-breaking Book That Brings Together A Distinguished Group Of Aboriginal And Non-aboriginal Contributors. It Is Indispensable Reading And Will Undoubtedly Become One Of The Touchstones Of Law And Aboriginal Cultural Heritage.