IS-1017 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Terra Nullius, Dominium, Emer De Vattel

• School: University of Winnipeg
• Department: INDIGENOUS STUDIES
• Course: IS-1017
• Professor: Darren Courchene

Document Summary

Treaties are a common thread running through the history of the. They demonstrate an ability of both sides to willingly enter into a purposeful dialogue. Treaties remain symbolic of political and economic imbalances that have led to ongoing colonialism. They also characterize canada"s failure to adhere to the spirit and intent of sacred covenants. Both sides agree: reconciliation is possible only once we improve our. Indigenous nations developed unique political ideologies to: understanding of treaty principles: indigenous treaty-making tradition. Most developed diplomatic processes to engage with neighbouring peoples. Indigenous treaties encouraged regional balance by fostering peaceful relationships. Nations thus developed critical diplomatic skills based in a common political process. The council was the diplomatic arena for resolving complex diplomatic issues. They had to respectfully engage adversaries with the goal of resolving mutual grievances. Negotiating the treaty was as important as the outcome. Delegates were interested in the overall tone of discussions and their opponents" diplomatic skills.