As lawyer who has explored the use of Indigenous Peoples' oral traditions as evidence in Canadian courts, Ardith Walkem co-edited Box of Treasures or Empty Box? Twenty Years of Section 35 (2003), an investigation of the constitutionalization of Aboriginal Title and Rights. Also named Wel-pet'ko We-Dalks, she is a Nlaka'pamux from Spences Bridge.

BOOKS:

Box of Treasures or Empty Box? Twenty Years of Section 35 (Theytus, 2003). Edited by Halie Bruce and Ardith Walkem.

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