Moquina, the chief of the Moo-à-chaht or Nootka tribe... brought out his mask and paraphernalia used at potlaches, and made a long speech, to the effect that ... it was very hard to ask them to give up a custom which was intermixed with all their thoughts and feelings,... being an occasion of amusement and rejoicing, and had been handed down to them by their ancestors....*
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Not all research produced is provided here. Case studies are longer versions than those being published. The table of contents below lists works now under review with UBC Press (Vancouver).



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"Protection and Repatriation of First Nation Cultural Heritage: A National Survey of Recent Issues and Initiatives

The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act: A Selective Literature Review of Affected Concerns

A Selected Review of Canadian Legislation Affecting First Nation Cultural Heritage

'A 'lhut tu tet Sulhween "Respecting the Ancestors: Report of the Hul' qumi' num Heritage Law Case Study

The Law is Opened: The Constitutional Role of Tangible and Intangible Property in Gitanyow

Recovering from Colonization: Perspectives of Community Members on Protection and Repatriation of Kwakwaka'wakw Cultural Heritage

Protection and Repatriation of Ktunaxa / Kinbasket Cultural Resources: Perspectives of Community Members

Poomaksin: Skinnipiikani-Nitsiitapii Law, Transfers and Making Relatives - Practices and Principles for Cultural Protection, Repatriation, Redress and Heritage Law

Repatriation as a Reflection of Stó:lô Cultural Values: Tset Tháyeltxwem Te lálém
S’olh etawtxw
(We are Building a House of Respect)

Table of Contents (Vol. 1)

Introduction, Methodology, and Thematic Overview (Vol. 1)

Northwest Coast Adawx Study

Table of Contents (Vol. 2)

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*HARRY GUILLOD,Indian Agent.
BEAVER HARBOR, B.C.
10th July, 1885.


This project is funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.