Freedom and indigenous constitutionalism

Borrows, John 1963- (author.).

Summary: "Indigenous traditions can be uplifting, positive, and liberating forces when they are connected to living systems of thought and practice. Problems arise when they are treated as timeless models of unchanging truth that require unwavering deference and unquestioning obedience. Freedom and Indigenous Constitutionalism celebrates the emancipatory potential of Indigenous traditions, considers their value as the basis for good laws and good lives, and critiques the failure of Canadian constitutional traditions to recognize their significance."--

Record details

ISBN: 9781442630932
ISBN: 1442630930
ISBN: 9781442629233
ISBN: 1442629231
Physical Description: print
x, 371 pages ; 24 cm
Publisher: Toronto ; University of Toronto Press, ©2016.
Copyright: ©2016

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-358) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Physical philosophy : mobility and Indigenous freedom -- Civil (dis)obedience, freedom and democracy -- Indigenous freedom and Canadian constitutionalism -- (Ab)originalism and Canada's constitution -- Legislation and indigenous self-determination in Canada and the United States -- Aboriginal and treaty rights and violence against women.