Protection Of First Nations Cultural Heritage

Download or read book First Nations Cultural Heritage and Law written by Catherine Bell and published by UBC Press. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 541 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Nations Cultural Heritage and Law explores First Nations perspectives on cultural heritage and issues of reform within and beyond Western law. Written in collaboration with First Nation partners, it contains seven case studies featuring indigenous concepts, legal orders, and encounters with legislation and negotiations; a national review essay; three chapters reflecting on major themes; and a self-reflective critique on the challenges of collaborative and intercultural research. Although the volume draws on specific First Nation experiences, it covers a wide range of topics of concern to Inuit, Metis, and other indigenous peoples.