Indigenous self-determination is the recognized right of all peoples to freely determine their political status, and pursue their economic, social and cultural development. Unfinished Constitutional Business? offers fresh insights into the ways communities can chart their own course and realize self-determination. Because the history of colonization is emotionally charged, the issue has been clouded by a rhetoric that has sometimes obstructed analysis. This book provides a comprehensive international exploration of self- determination. It argues that patterns are emerging that point to effective strategies that will allow communities to realize their goals. It surveys both common law and civil law systems. The United Nations working party's definition of Indigenous people has been influenced by these different experiences of colonization. Diverse jurisdictions are examined, from the Saami Parliaments of Scandinavia to the Maori seats in the New Zealand Parliament to the Canadian experi