Brazil

Argues that in order for the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People to be enforced, we need to change our views on minority and indigenous rights.

Study confirms that short tandem repeat polymorphisms (STRP) are good markers for the distinction of continental groups.

Discusses possible legal avenues for addressing the issue of violence. Includes both domestic and international instruments and cites specific cases.

Examines the state of government relations between Canada and Brazil from 1950 to 2013, and how Inuit culture was brokered the relationship.

Displays 30 items from the United States, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Dominican Republic and South America with accompanying information.

Book review of: Native and National in Brazil by Tracy Devine Guzmán

Book review of: Native Brazil edited by Hal Langfur.

Discusses tribes' struggles to protect their rights and reclaim their reservation lands.

Author examines the ongoing conflicts between Indigenous peoples and state government in Brazil, notes that at the root of the conflict is a profound difference in worldview and what is an appropriate use of resources. Where Indigenous perspective advocate for subsistence use, state governing bodies are tied to extractive practices and focus on growth centered economies.

"The objective of this paper is to summarise epidemiological information about the distribution of dental caries among Indigenous peoples in Brazil".

Symposium held September 24-28, 2007 in Ottawa.

Looks at the progress towards commitments made at the 1992 UN Conference on Environment and Development and discusses the importance of cultural and biological diversity to support sustainable development policies.

A discussion on the integrating of Indigenous knowledge within a fire management workshop in South America.

Looks at Indigenous film production and the inclusion of political messages to potentially further Indigenous rights.

Author discusses the devices used and the layers of meaning contained within the 1971 film, How Tasty Was My Little Frenchman. Stresses a reading of the film as an allegory resistance to colonial and imperialist influence.

Findings reveal a higher than average rate affecting adolescents and young adults, with rates among young males increasing.

Introduction to a special issue that focuses on the high risk of Indigenous youth suicide.

Studies found that suicide is multi-determined and that there are no simple answers to the youth epidemic experienced worldwide. However, colonialism, and the residual effects of it, are cited as a common factor in all worldwide studies of suicide rates among Indigenous Peoples.

Book review of: The Sun Unwound edited by Edward Dorn and Gordon Brotherston. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.

Forms part of Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History, v.1 (p.3-17 , 4 plates).

Presents review and critique of film. Duration: 18:51.

History Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2009.

Examination of Aboriginal people who traveled to Europe, early on as captive slaves and then, after 1500 A.D., as adventurers, envoys, sightseers, or performers.

Looks at the problematic relationship between tourism and cultural minorities.

Looks at the relationship between traditional communities, researchers, and entrepreneurs interested in their knowledge and the resulting legal and ethical issues.

Brief news updates on the Oka Crisis, James Bay environmental battle, rainforest logging, and the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, to be held in Brazil.