Book on Native Rights Launched
Posted November 24, 2000
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - November 23, 2000 2000-11-16-AR
Book on Native Rights Launched
Dr. Ken Coates, new Dean of Arts & Science at the University of
Saskatchewan, launched his latest book at McNally Robinson yesterday.
The Marshall Decision and Native Rights examines the cross-cultural, legal
and political implications of the recent Supreme Court decision on the
Donald Marshall case. It describes the events, personalities, and conflicts
that brought the Maritimes to the brink of a major confrontation between
Mi?kmaq and non-Mi?kmaq fishers in the fall of 1999. Dr. Coates details the
bungling by federal departments and the lack of police preparedness.
Although a controversial issue, his book has received praise for its
thought-provoking analysis.
"Ken Coates? book offers an historical perspective which enables us to
comprehend the dispute," says Thomas Berger, former justice minister of the
Supreme Court of British Columbia. " At the same time he has made it clear
why First Nations? claims to resources cannot be ignored by Maritimers or
other Canadians."
Dr. Coates is an award-winning Canadian historian, including an Award of
Merit from the Yukon Museum and Historical Association. He has particular
interest in the history of relations between aboriginal peoples and
non-native peoples. Dr. Coates begins his new term as Dean of Arts &
Science in January/2001.
For more information please contact:
Shari Chudy
Communications Assistant
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-6204
Fax: (306) 966-6815
E-mail: shari.chudy@usask.ca
