indigenous law resources

this guide contains: a historical overview of the portrayal of indigenous peoples in literature; common errors and how to avoid them when writing about indigenous peoples; guidance on working in a culturally sensitive way; a discussion of problematic and preferred terminology; suggestions for editorial guidelines.

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what should a lawyer think about before putting pen to paper? how should lawyers organize their documents? what makes them persuasive? this handbook provides examples and exercises to guide the reader through the process of learning how to communicate persuasively

in indigenous writes, chelsea vowel, legal scholar, teacher, and intellectual, opens an important dialogue about the wider social beliefs associated with the relationship between indigenous peoples and canada. in 31 essays, chelsea explores the indigenous experience from the time of contact to the present, through five categories--terminology of relationships; culture and identity; myth-busting; state violence; and land, learning, law, and treaties.