Water Management, Indigenous Rights and the State

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to water management and indigenous rights as discussed in the lecture.

Hydroelectric Power

Electricity generated from the energy of moving water, often requiring damming rivers.

Riparian Rights

Rights granted to landowners over the water that flows through their land.

Dominion Waterpower Act

A law enacted in 1919 giving the federal government control over waterpower resources.

Interdependency

The mutual reliance between indigenous groups and settlers, challenging traditional victim narratives.

Stoney Nakoda Case

A case highlighting the historical struggles and negotiations of the Stoney Nakoda people regarding water rights.

Resource Management

The practice of managing natural resources to meet the needs of individuals and communities, particularly in the context of colonial settlements.

Natural Resources Transfer Agreements

Agreements made in 1930 transferring control of land from the federal government to provincial governments, while native affairs remained federally controlled.

Cultural Colonialism

A form of colonialism that emphasizes narratives of power and victimization, often overshadowing indigenous agency.

Agreements in Indigenous Rights

Negotiations between indigenous groups and government or private entities regarding land and resource use, often involving complexities of representation and assent.

Industrialization

The process of developing industries in a country or region, significantly impacting land use and resource management.