Aboriginal Issues & Natural Resources Management

Natural resource development, whether focused on timber or non-timber forest products, minerals, energy from both renewable and non-renewable sources, the establishment of protected areas (conservation), or environmental services, can have an impact on Aboriginal peoples' relationship with their homelands. This course will explore through a series of case studies how government policy attempts to address Aboriginal interests in natural resource development, the impacts of such development and how Aboriginal peoples have responded. The course will focus on understanding the current context for addressing Aboriginal issues in natural resource development and exploring alternative approaches that, at their core, respect Aboriginal and treaty rights.