Autonomy in Nicaragua and Nunavut: a Comparative Study in Self-Determination
| Database ID | 26186 | |
| Institution | University of Saskatchewan Libraries Special Collections | |
| Fonds/Collection | University of Saskatchewan Library Theses and Dissertations | |
| File/Item Reference | Theses Native Studies P55 | |
| Date of creation | 1996 | |
| Physical description/extent | 1 thesis; 188 pages | |
| Number of images | 1 | |
| External URL | http://library2.usask.ca/theses/available/etd-06212006-094211/unrestricted/Pino_Rudolfo_1996.pdf | |
| Scope and content | This thesis examines the concept of self-determination, as defined by competent international agencies. Analyzing the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement and the Estatuto de Ia Autonomia de las Regiones de Ia Costa Atlantica de Nicaragua (Autonomy Statute for the Regions of the Atlantic Coast of Nicaragua), this work proposes that these two laws of legislation do provide a starting point for the Inuit and the Miskitu-nani to definitely begin to work towards achieving a degree of self-determination within the nation-states in which these peoples live. After analyzing the historic development of the concept of self-determination and placing the Inuit and the Miskitu-nani in a theoretical framework of internal colonization, this work looks at the history and background of both peoples as well as at the final documents: the Law of Autonomy, the Nunavut Final Agreement and the Nunavut Law. Following a comparison and an analysis of these agreements, it is proposed that they represent an initial political step that, by providing some self- administration, potentially opens a road to self-determination for these Aboriginal nations self-determination as defined by international agencies and accepted by most member states of the United Nations. | |
| Restrictions on access | There are no restrictions on access. | |
| Contributer | Pino, Rodolfo (author) University of Saskatchewan. Department of Native Studies (Supervisory department / submitted to) | |
| Copyright holder | Pino, Rodolfo | |
| Other terms governing use and reproduction | Permission given for on-line access. | |
| Type | Theses | |
| Primary Media | Textual documents | |
| Provenance Access Point | University of Saskatchewan Library. Theses and Dissertations | |
| Treaty boundaries | Canada -- National International | |
| Cultural region | Arctic Subarctic | |
| Subject | Self-government Inuit Autonomy | |
| Date Range(s) | 1990-1999 | |
| Permanent Link | https://digital.scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/permalink/26186
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