Law's indigenous ethics / John Borrows.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Borrows, John, 1963- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ojibwa law.

Ojibwa Indians--Legal status, laws, etc--Canada.

Ojibwa Indians.

Legal ethics--Canada.

Legal ethics.

Constitutional law--Canada.

Constitutional law.

Canada.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (390 pages)

Place of Publication:

Toronto : University of Toronto Press, [2019]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

"Law's Indigenous Ethics examines the revitalization of Indigenous peoples' relationship to their own laws and, in so doing, attempts to enrich Canadian constitutional law more generally. Organized around the seven Anishinaabe grandmother and grandfather teachings of love, truth, bravery, humility, wisdom, honesty, and respect, this book explores ethics in relation to Aboriginal issues including title, treaties, legal education, and residential schools. With characteristic depth and sensitivity, John Borrows brings insights drawn from philosophy, law, and political science to bear on some of the most pressing issues that arise in contemplating the interaction between Canadian state law and Indigenous legal traditions. In the course of a wide-ranging but accessible inquiry, he discusses such topics as Indigenous agency, self-determination, legal pluralism, and power. In its use of Anishinaabe stories and methodologies drawn from the emerging field of Indigenous studies, Law's Indigenous Ethics makes a significant contribution to scholarly debate and is an essential resource for readers seeking a deeper understanding of Indigenous rights, societies, and cultures."-- Provided by publisher

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Miigwech: Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1. Nitam-Miigiwewin: Zaagi'idiwin (Gift One: Love). Love: Law and Land in Canada's Indigenous Constitution

Chapter 2. Niizho-Miigiwewin: Debwewin (Gift Two: Truth). Truth: Origin Stories, Metaphysics, and Law

Chapter 3. Niso-Miigiwewin: Zoongide'iwin (Gift Three: Bravery). Bravery: Challenging the Durability of Terra Nullius: Tsilhqot'in v British Columbia

Chapter 4. Niiyo-Miigiwewin: Dabaadendizowin (Gift Four: Humility). Humility: Entanglement, Aboriginal Title, and "Private" Property

Chapter 5. Naano-Miigiwewin: Nibwaakaawin (Gift Five: Wisdom). Wisdom: Outsider Education, Indigenous Law, and Land

Chapter 6. Ningodwaaso-Miigiwewin: Gwayakwaadiziwin (Gift Six: Honesty). Honesty: Legal Education and Heroes, Tricksters, Monsters, and Caretakers

Chapter 7. Niizhwaaso-Miigewewin: Manaaji'idiwin (Gift Seven: Respect). Respect: Residential Schools, Responsibilities for Past Harms

Conclusion

Notes

Index

Notes:

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 23. Jul 2019)

Other Format:

Print version: Borrows, John, 1963- Law's indigenous ethics.

ISBN:

9781487531157

148753115X

9781487531140

1487531141

OCLC:

1099434796