Grounded Authority : The Algonquins of Barriere Lake Against the State

A rare, in-depth critique of federal land claims policy in Canada Since Justin Trudeau’s election in 2015, Canada has been hailed internationally as embarking on a truly progressive, post-postcolonial era—including an improved relationship between the state and its Indigenous peoples. Shiri Pasternak corrects this misconception, showing that colonialism is very much alive in Canada. From the perspective of Indigenous law and jurisdiction, she tells the story of the Algonquins of Barriere Lake, in western Quebec, and their tireless resistance to federal land claims policy. Grounded Authority chronicles the band’s ongoing attempts to restore full governance over its lands and natural resources through an agreement signed by settler governments almost three decades ago—an agreement the state refuses to fully implement. Pasternak argues that the state’s aversion to recognizing Algonquin jurisdiction stems from its goal of perfecting its sovereignty by replacing the inherent jurisdiction of Indigenous peoples with its own, delegated authority. From police brutality and fabricated sexual abuse cases to an intervention into and overthrow of a customary government, Pasternak provides a compelling, richly detailed account of rarely documented coercive mechanisms employed to force Indigenous communities into compliance with federal policy. A rigorous account of the incredible struggle fought by the Algonquins to maintain responsibility over their territory, Grounded Authority provides a powerful alternative model to one nation’s land claims policy and a vital contribution to current debates in the study of colonialism and Indigenous peoples in North America and globally. Since Justin Trudeau's Election In 2015, Canada Has Been Hailed Internationally As Embarking On A Truly Progressive, Post-postcolonial Era--including An Improved Relationship Between The State And Its Indigenous Peoples. Shiri Pasternak Corrects This Misconception, Showing That Colonialism Is Very Much Alive In Canada. From The Perspective Of Indigenous Law And Jurisdiction, She Tells The Story Of The Algonquins Of Barriere Lake, In Western Quebec, And Their Tireless Resistance To Federal Land Claims Policy. Grounded Authority Chronicles The Band's Ongoing Attempts To Restore Full Governance Over Its Lands And Natural Resources Through An Agreement Signed By Settler Governments Almost Three Decades Ago--an Agreement The State Refuses To Fully Implement. Pasternak Argues That The State's Aversion To Recognizing Algonquin Jurisdiction Stems From Its Goal Of Perfecting Its Sovereignty By Replacing The Inherent Jurisdiction Of Indigenous Peoples With Its Own, Delegated Authority. From Police Brutality And Fabricated Sexual Abuse Cases To An Intervention Into And Overthrow Of A Customary Government, Pasternak Provides A Compelling, Richly Detailed Account Of Rarely Documented Coercive Mechanisms Employed To Force Indigenous Communities Into Compliance With Federal Policy. A Rigorous Account Of The Incredible Struggle Fought By The Algonquins To Maintain Responsibility Over Their Territory, Grounded Authority Provides A Powerful Alternative Model To One Nation's Land Claims Policy And A Vital Contribution To Current Debates In The Study Of Colonialism And Indigenous Peoples In North America And Globally-- Machine Generated Contents Note: -- Contents -- Preface: An Autobiography Of Territory -- Introduction -- 1. Flipping The Terms Of Recognition: A Methodology -- 2. How Did Colonialism Fail To Dispossess? -- 3. Jurisdiction From The Ground Up: A Legal Order Of Care -- 4. Property As A Technique Of Jurisdiction: Traplines And Tenure -- 5. They're Clear-cutting Our Way Of Life -- 6. The Trilateral Agreement Is Born -- 7. Coup D'etat In Fourth World Canada -- 8. The Government Must Fall -- 9. Security, Critical Infrastructure, And The Geography Of Indigenous Lands -- Conclusion: A Land Claim Is Canada's Claim: Against Extinguishment -- Acknowledgments -- Notes -- Index. Shiri Pasternak. Bases On Author's Thesis (doctoral - University Of Toronto, Department Of Geography, 2013) Issued Under Title: On Jurisdiction And Settler Colonialism : The Algonquins Of Barriere Lake Against The Federal Land Claims Policy. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Western Political Science Association's Clay Morgan Award for Best Book in Environmental Political Theory Canadian Studies Network Prize for the Best Book in Canadian Studies Nominated for Best First Book Award at NAISA Honorable Mention: Association for Political and Legal Anthropology Book Prize Since Justin Trudeau's election in 2015, Canada has been hailed internationally as embarking on a truly progressive, post-postcolonial era—including an improved relationship between the state and its Indigenous peoples. Shiri Pasternak corrects this misconception, showing that colonialism is very much alive in Canada. From the perspective of Indigenous law and jurisdiction, she tells the story of the Algonquins of Barriere Lake, in western Quebec, and their tireless resistance to federal land claims policy. Grounded Authority chronicles the band's ongoing attempts to restore full governance over its lands and natural resources through an agreement signed by settler governments almost three decades ago—an agreement the state refuses to fully implement. Pasternak argues that the state's aversion to recognizing Algonquin jurisdiction stems from its goal of perfecting its sovereignty by replacing the inherent jurisdiction of Indigenous peoples with its own, delegated authority. From police brutality and fabricated sexual abuse cases to an intervention into and overthrow of a customary government, Pasternak provides a compelling, richly detailed account of rarely documented coercive mechanisms employed to force Indigenous communities into compliance with federal policy.A rigorous account of the incredible struggle fought by the Algonquins to maintain responsibility over their territory, Grounded Authority provides a powerful alternative model to one nation's land claims policy and a vital contribution to current debates in the study of colonialism and Indigenous peoples in North America and globally. "Since Justin Trudeau's election in 2015, Canada has been hailed internationally as embarking on a truly progressive, post-postcolonial era--including an improved relationship between the state and its Indigenous peoples. Shiri Pasternak corrects this misconception, showing that colonialism is very much alive in Canada. From the perspective of Indigenous law and jurisdiction, she tells the story of the Algonquins of Barriere Lake, in western Quebec, and their tireless resistance to federal land claims policy. Grounded Authority chronicles the band's ongoing attempts to restore full governance over its lands and natural resources through an agreement signed by settler governments almost three decades ago--an agreement the state refuses to fully implement. Pasternak argues that the state's aversion to recognizing Algonquin jurisdiction stems from its goal of perfecting its sovereignty by replacing the inherent jurisdiction of Indigenous peoples with its own, delegated authority. From police brutality and fabricated sexual abuse cases to an intervention into and overthrow of a customary government, Pasternak provides a compelling, richly detailed account of rarely documented coercive mechanisms employed to force Indigenous communities into compliance with federal policy. A rigorous account of the incredible struggle fought by the Algonquins to maintain responsibility over their territory, Grounded Authority provides a powerful alternative model to one nation's land claims policy and a vital contribution to current debates in the study of colonialism and Indigenous peoples in North America and globally"--Résumé de l'éditeur Cover 1 Half Title 2 Title 4 Copyright 5 Dedication 6 Contents 8 Abbreviations 10 Note on Terminology 14 Preface: An Autobiography of Territory 18 Introduction: Jurisdiction on Indigenous Land 30 1. Flipping the Terms of Recognition: A Methodology 66 2. How Did Colonialism Fail to Dispossess? 84 3. Jurisdiction from the Ground Up: A Legal Order of Care 106 4 . Property as a Technique of Jurisdiction: Traplines and Tenure 128 5 . “They’re Clear-Cutting Our Way of Life” 155 6. The Trilateral Agreement Is Born 179 7. Coup d’État in Fourth-World Canada 190 8. The Government Must Fall 219 9. Security, Critical Infrastructure, and the Geography of Indigenous Lands 248 Conclusion. A Land Claim Is Canada’s Claim: Against Extinguishment 274 Acknowledgments 300 Notes 306 Index 384 A 384 B 384 C 385 D 385 E 385 F 386 G 386 H 386 I 387 J 387 K 387 L 388 M 388 N 389 O 389 P 389 Q 389 R 389 S 390 T 391 U 392 V 392 W 392 Z 392 **A rare, in-depth critique of federal land claims policy in Canada**Since Justin Trudeau’s election in 2015, Canada has been hailed internationally as embarking on a truly progressive, post-postcolonial era—including an improved relationship between the state and its Indigenous peoples. Shiri Pasternak corrects this misconception, showing that colonialism is very much alive in Canada. From the perspective of Indigenous law and jurisdiction, she tells the story of the Algonquins of Barriere Lake, in western Quebec, and their tireless resistance to federal land claims policy.__Grounded Authority__A rigorous account of the incredible struggle fought by the Algonquins to maintain responsibility over their territory, provides a powerful alternative model to one nation’s land claims policy and a vital contribution to current debates in the study of colonialism and Indigenous peoples in North America and globally.