Aboriginal autonomy and development in northern Quebec and Labrador /

The purpose of this edited collection exploring patterns of resource development in northern Quebec and Labrador is to delve into how Aboriginal peoples inhabiting the region have not only managed to survive the effects of the heavily asymmetrical power relationships associated with the extraction of resources, but crafted strategies to resist them. Chapters investigate how various communities have made use of particular strategies, such as challenges to southern authority through land use practices, active involvement in the judicial process, appeals to national and international political arenas, attempts to manage external forces inimical to the maintenance of local identities, and efforts to strategically participate in institutional ventures such as health care and environmental management. The final chapter serves as both a conclusion and a prescriptive for the future of Aboriginal relationships not only in the north, but in Canada generally. Indeed, Scott (anthropology, McGill Univ.) presents a convincing argument for effecting the transformation of existing government structures and policies, corporate responsibilities, and wider public attitudes toward Aboriginal rights. This volume is suitable for lower-division undergraduates and up. M. Ripmeester Brock University