ISBN

0771892942

Publication Information

[Victoria, B.C.] : [Queen's Printer for British Columbia]

Physical Description

xvi, 127 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.

Notes

First Nations author.
Includes bibliographical references: pages 121-122.

Contents

 Introduction -- ch. 1. First Nations laws : a wholistic approach to extended families -- Cultural chauvinism -- First Nations -- The highest laws of respect and consent -- Sharing and caring -- ch. 2. Imposition of European law -- Coercion versus consensus -- Title to the land -- The end of living and the beginning of surviving -- Cultural genocide -- The eagle has landed -- ch. 3. Transition back to Aboriginal/First Nations law -- Colonial legislation and the inherent -- Right to self government -- Aboriginal family and children's services -- Appeal mechanisms -- ch. 4. Healing the wounds -- Principles of financing -- preventative services -- Acquiring and sharing knowledge -- ch. 5. Internationally recognized rights of the child -- ch. 6. Ending the legalized abduction of Aboriginal children -- Paramontcy of Aboriginal law -- Children in need of protection -- Complaints and investigations -- Apprehensions -- Placement of children -- ch. 7. Family violence and abuse of children -- ch. 8. The perspective of an Elder.