The Supreme Court Needs to Consider Both Common Law and Aboriginal Law When Resolving Land Disputes

The Delgamuukw approach to resolving Aboriginal land claims is superior to both a strict common law approach and a strict Aboriginal law approach. It acknowledges the unique qualities of Aboriginal title, and provides Aboriginal peoples with the legal support for their inherent right of self-governm...

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Main Author: McNeil, Kent
Format: Other/Unknown Material
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Published: 2008
Subjects:
Law
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10315/29100
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Summary:The Delgamuukw approach to resolving Aboriginal land claims is superior to both a strict common law approach and a strict Aboriginal law approach. It acknowledges the unique qualities of Aboriginal title, and provides Aboriginal peoples with the legal support for their inherent right of self-government. York's Knowledge Mobilization Unit provides services and funding for faculty, graduate students, and community organizations seeking to maximize the impact of academic research and expertise on public policy, social programming, and professional practice. It is supported by SSHRC and CIHR grants, and by the Office of the Vice-President Research & Innovation. kmbunit@yorku.ca www.researchimpact.ca