A collection of essays examining the interpretation of Aboriginal and treaty rights in Canada following their recognition in the Constitution Act, 1982. Written by legal scholars and historians, the contributions consider subjects including Aboriginal title, treaty interpretation, legal precedent, Indigenous approaches to criminal justice, natural resource development under Treaty 9, Treaty 6 from an Indigenous perspective, the Niagara wampum agreements, and comprehensive land claims. Drawing on historical research alongside legal and cultural analysis, the essays explore the relationship between Indigenous peoples, Canadian law, and the continuing development of treaty rights. Includes references and index.
