Can Aboriginal values be reconciled with Canadian jurisprudence? How important is gender in litigation strategy? What is the role of Aboriginal jurisprudences in the development of treaty and Aboriginal rights? Are Aboriginal claims purely legal in nature or do they involve broader issues of defining societal relationships? Can Canadian law and courts provide real justice for Aboriginal peoples? The eleven contributors to this collection of essays present innovative ideas for advancing Aboriginal claims as seen from the perspective of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal social scientists and legal scholars. Other legal and philosophical issues addressed include: do the decisions of the Supreme Court of Canada in Delgamuukw and Marshall advance Aboriginal claims or hinder them; how to ensure the interests of Aboriginal women are addressed; the relative merits of litigation versus negotiation; strategies for Aboriginal peoples interested in greater access to resources; the legal significance of continuity in proving Aboriginal claims; and possible legal arguments for ascertaining the date of Crown sovereignty, and for advancing Metis rights. The mix of policy, philosophy, strategy, and legal arguments make this book valuable as a resource for thoughtful discussion, and action, on the future of Aboriginal claims. Some authors provide clear, innovative strategy and/or legal arguments for use in advancing Aboriginal claims, while others ask us to question how best to ensure all interests are well represented in so doing. First Nations leaders, government policy makers, social scientists, lawyers, judges, and anyone interested in the broader picture of Aboriginal issues will benefit from reading this book. Published in cooperation with the Centre for Constitutional Studies, University of Alberta. | Advancing Aboriginal Claims by Kerry Wilkins, Paperback | Indigo Chapters