Aboriginal Law: Commentary and Analysis is the 2012 edition of this important introduction to Aboriginal legal issues in Canada. Thomas Isaac highlights the most important aspects of Canadian law as it impacts on Aboriginal peoples and their relationship with the wider Canadian society. While covering important issues such as Aboriginal and treaty rights, constitutional issues, land claims, self-government, provincial and federal roles in dealing with Aboriginal peoples, the rights of the Métis, and the Indian Act, this book pays particular attention to the Crown’s duty to consult. In discussing the Crown’s duty to consult the author canvasses when and to whom the duty applies. He also highlights the role of governments in reconciling Aboriginal interests with the needs of Canadian society as a whole. The Supreme Court of Canada is clear that the objective of achieving reconciliation lies primarily with governments. This is a law book, but it is designed for use by anyone needing to understand Aboriginal legal issues and is presented in a neutral way. All major Canadian cases dealing with Aboriginal law are discussed and analyzed in this volume. The author looks at the broad picture of trends that are developing in the law and the background to such trends. This fifth edition of Aboriginal Law does not contain case or legislative excerpts, all of which are readily available on the internet. Topics include Aboriginal rights, Aboriginal title, treaty rights, modern treaties and land claims, federal authority, reserve land and tax matters, provincial authority, duty to consult, Métis and Inuit rights, maps, and an index to court cases.
Sheria ya Wenyeji wa Asili: Maelezo na Uchambuzi ni toleo la 2012 la utangulizi huu muhimu kwa masuala ya kisheria ya Wenyeji wa Asili nchini Canada. Thomas Isaac anaangazia mambo muhimu zaidi ya sheria ya Canada kama inavyoathiri watu wa asili na uhusiano wao na jamii pana ya Canada. Wakati kufunika masuala muhimu kama vile haki za Aboriginal na mkataba, masuala ya kikatiba, madai ya ardhi, serikali binafsi, majimbo na majimbo majukumu katika kushughulika na watu wa asili, haki za Métis, na Sheria ya India, kitabu hiki inatoa tahadhari maalum kwa wajibu wa Crown ya kushauriana. Katika kujadili wajibu wa Crown kushauriana mwandishi canvasses wakati na kwa nani wajibu inatumika. Pia anasisitiza fungu la serikali katika kupatanisha maslahi ya Wenyeji wa Asili na mahitaji ya jamii ya Kanada kwa ujumla. Mahakama Kuu ya Kanada ni wazi kwamba lengo la kufikia upatanisho liko hasa kwa serikali. Kitabu hiki ni kitabu cha sheria, lakini kimekusudiwa kutumiwa na mtu yeyote anayehitaji kuelewa masuala ya kisheria ya Wenyeji wa Asili na kimewasilishwa kwa njia isiyo na upendeleo. Kesi zote kuu za Kanada zinazohusiana na sheria ya Wenyeji wa Asili zinajadiliwa na kuchambuliwa katika kitabu hiki. Mwandishi anaangalia picha pana ya mwenendo ambao ni kuendeleza katika sheria na historia ya mwenendo huo. Toleo hili la tano la Sheria ya Wenyeji wa Asili halina kesi au vifungu vya sheria, ambavyo vyote vinapatikana kwa urahisi kwenye mtandao. "Mapendekezo ya sheria ya asili, haki za asili, haki za mkataba, mikataba ya kisasa na madai ya ardhi, mamlaka ya shirikisho, ardhi ya hifadhi na masuala ya kodi, mamlaka ya mkoa, wajibu wa kushauriana, haki za Métis na Inuit, ramani, na faharisi ya kesi za mahakama."""