Métis

Looks at the organization, The National Métis Women of Canada (NWAC) and their involvement in the Charlottetown Accord.

Cultural and Social Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--Concordia University, 2005.

Goal of consultation was to gain a picture of student and trainee experiences using a sample that included students, educators, administrators, and others involved in the delivery of programs.

Looks at the debate over the environmental and social costs of the oil sands.

Describes Louis Riel's experiences attending Collége de Montréal.

Community Health and Epidemiology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2014.

This file contains a carbon copy of a typescript of Laird's notes which give a detailed account of the individuals and incidents involved in the negotiations of the Qu'Appelle Treaty. The notes record the events, beginning on 8 September 1874 and concluding on 6 October 1874, which surrounded the treaty-making process.

Comments and outlines a course for final year students in audiology and speech-language pathology that was developed in response to student and community evaluations.

Paper looks at intra-Indigenous politics in the context of settler-colonialism.

Natural Resources Management Thesis (M.N.R.M.)--Natural Resources Institute, University of Manitoba, 2009.

Comparative Literature Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 2016.

Comments on three aspects to the act of witnessing: an effective response, an intellectual engagement, and an ethical responsibility to the narrative and its narrator. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 7.

Educational Foundations Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2017.

File contains 3 negatives of the Crutwell, Saskatchewan Local of AMNSIS (no. 66) recieving $33000 from the federal government for the building of a ball diamond in the community. One scanned image shows members of AMNSIS local at the ceremony.

Population Health Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Ottawa, 2014.

Book review of Cultural Grammars of Nation, Diaspora, and Indigeneity in Canada edited by Christine Kim, Sophie McCall, and Melina Baum Singer. Entire book review section on one pdf. To access this review scroll to p. 139.

Book reviews of: For Joshua: An Ojibway Father Teaches His Son by Richard Wagamese. The Setting Lake Sun by J. R. Lévillé. The Great Gift of Tears by Heather Hodgson.

Looks at the effects of gendered discrimination against Aboriginal women, examines current gendered legislative, policy and program implementation, and provides recommendations on future work needed.

Looks at a set of guiding principles and demonstrates what their implementation looks like in the classroom.

Reports a good health care strategy should include: health professions communicating in the local language, combining local knowledge with modern medicine, community control and development, and use Aboriginal concepts of health in care and policy.

Looks at the many worthwhile services and programs offered by the Central Urban Métis Federation Incorporated including providing safe affordable housing. Article located by scrolling to page 14.

Speakers discuss struggles for Métis rights and recognition which led to Daniels case and the Supreme Court's ruling that Métis and non-Status individuals fall within the definition of "Indian" in section 91(24) of the Constitution Act,1867; Maria Campbell reminisces about leader Harry Daniels, who initiated the court action. Duration: 1:59:52. Presentations are part of the conference "Daniels: In and Beyond the Law" held at University of Alberta, Jan. 26-27, 2017.

Provides an overview and a brief update on the current status of the case and answers some frequently asked questions.

Discusses Malcolm Norris and his political views, his involvement with the Neestow Project, his visions for the future, his family, his frustrations and short-comings.

Looks at social justice as viewed through First Nations, Métis and Inuit children's literature.

Comments on the lived experience of being a 'half-breed' in Canada with reference to the story In Search of April Raintree by Beatrice Culleton.

Case developed requirement that s. 35 rights be vested in "historic" communities (existed before European control) and there must be continuity with present-day communities. Author interviewed 23 people about problems with application of the decision in three cases: Howse, Nunn, and Willison.

Discusses the discourses of history for Indigenous education and how reconceptualizing Métis history is important to transforming educational institutions.

Clarifies what guidance the courts and laws have offered in deciding who is a Mi'kmaw.

Includes Saskatoon City Council minutes from a meeting on Monday, December 17, 1984 regarding a presentation honouring Danny Dumas and Shorty Lander for their achievement as gold medal winners at the Canadian Marathon Canoe Racing Association Championships.

Note: The title of this document uses wording that was common to mainstream society of that time period in history. As such, it contains language that is no longer in common use and may offend some readers. This wording should not be construed to represent the views of the Indigenous Studies Portal or the University of Saskatchewan Library. Description reads: two metis in a mock fight.

Examines the discrimination and devaluation of Métis and other Aboriginal persons in Canada, especially those in the correctional system, and includes recommendations for changes to the justice system.

Comments on the purpose of Legal Aid Ontario (LAO), presents background information, current services, initiatives, provides a sample analysis and addresses future development of the three to five year strategic plan.

Political Science Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of British Columbia (Vancouver), 2015.

Reports on the threat of diabetes to First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in all age groups. Recommends action be taken by NGOs, government, Indigenous organizations and families. To access this article, scroll down to page 12.

Reports statistics for occurrence, treatment, complications, prevalence, incidence, and distribution of diabetes-related medications.

Statistics on incidence, prevalence, access to and process of care, and complications and other conditions associated with the disease. Data sources: Métis Nation of Ontario's Citizenship Registry, Ontario Health Insurance Plan, Discharge Abstract Database, National Ambulatory Care Reporting System, and Ontario Drug Benefit Program.

Draft proceedings of conference held June 26, 2002 in Aylmer, Quebec.

Text in French only; provides short biographical sketches.

Overview of how often certain foods are consumed by Inuit, Métis and First Nations children living of- reserve. Based on the 2006 Aboriginal Children's Survey.

Discusses factors which have an effect on population statistics, such definitions, propensity of identify as Aboriginal, and changes in status due to court cases. Looks at projections from Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples and data from the 1996 Census.

Comments on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action report which calls for the integration of Indigenous Knowledge and teaching methods into the curriculum and provides better preparation of teachers to deliver Indigenous content.

Teacher resource for use with April Raintree (Grades 7-9) and In Search of April Raintree (Grades 10-12).

English Thesis (Ph.D.)--Kannur University, Thalassery Campus, 2012.

Introduction and two documents related to the signing of the Agreement-In-Principal between the Déne and Métis of the North West Territories and Government of Canada resolving a land claim of the Native people.

Overview of the act to prevent wildlife species from becoming extinct, and the significant changes needed to meet those requirements, including the utilization of Aboriginal traditional knowledge.