Physicians' Attitudes Toward Collaboration with Traditional Healers

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Yvon Gagnon
Native Studies Review, vol. 5, no. 1, Native Health Research in Canada, 1989, pp. 175-186
Description
Discusses the views of doctors on the advantages and disadvantages of joint co-operation between traditional practitioners and non-traditional practitioners for a better health care system.
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Piapot: Man and Myth

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
David Lee
Prairie Forum, vol. 17, no. 2, Native Studies, Fall, 1992, pp. 251-262
Description
Explores the popular myth that Plains Cree chief Piapot tried to halt construction of the Canadian Pacific Railroad by pitching tipis along the construction route.
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Picture-Writing of the Blackfeet

Alternate Title
Picture-Writing of the Siksika
Transactions of the Canadian Institute ; vol. V, 1893-94
E-Books
Author/Creator
John Maclean
Description
From: Transactions of the Canadian Institute, vol. V, 1893-94.
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Piegan Post and the Blackfoot Trade

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
J. E. A. Macleod
Canadian Historical Review, vol. 24, no. 3, September 1943, pp. 273-279
Description
Looks at competition between the Hudson's Bay Company and American traders from the Columbia Fur Company.
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Plains Archaeology, 1935-60

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Waldo R. Wedel
American Antiquity, vol. 27, no. 1, July 1961, pp. 24-32
Description
Studies the development of human settlement and culture growth in the Plains region.
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Plains Cree: A Grammatical Study

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Jonathan Kaye
American Anthropologist, vol. 77, no. 2, New Series, June 1975, pp. 445-446
Description
Book review of: Plains Cree by H. Christoph Wolfart.
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The Plains Culture Area in the Light of Archaeology

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
W. D. Strong
American Anthropologist, vol. 35, no. 2, New Series, 1933, pp. 271-287
Description
Examines how, in the 1930s, very little archaeological research was done in this region, even though modern agriculture was threatening to destroy any site evidence that could link the historic and prehistoric periods.
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Play Provides Sex Education Roadmap

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Carmen Pauls Orthner
Windspeaker, vol. 25, no. 4, July 2007, p. 13
Description

Comments on the positive feedback the Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company received when performing their interactive play on sex education to three schools in Saskatoon and La Ronge.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.13.

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Policies and Procedures: Guidelines for Shelters

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
National Aboriginal Circle Against Family Violence (NACAFV)
Description
Aid for developing all aspects of a policies and procedures manual for development, design, planning and delivery of shelter services.
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Policing in Relation to the Blood Tribe: Report of Public Inquiry: Commissioner's Report: Findings and Recommendations

Alternate Title
Policing in Relation to the Blood Tribe: Report of Public Inquiry: Commissioner's Report, vol. 2
Policing in Relation to the Blood Tribe: Report of Public Inquiry: Commissioner's Report, vol. 1
Policing in Relation to the Blood Tribe: Report of Public Inquiry: Commissioner's Report: Executive Summary
E-Books
Author/Creator
C. H. Rolf
Description
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Political Responses

Alternate Title
[Daniels: In and Beyond the Law]
[Métisland: Métis Settlements and the Daniels Decision]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Will Goodon
Gerald Cunningham
Description
President of the Métis Settlements General Council discusses its involvement in the Daniels case and actions of the Council since the decision. Second speaker discusses the political and historical context of the case, analyzes the court's judgement, and suggests possible future actions. Duration: 1:15:01. Presentations are part of the conference "Daniels: In and Beyond the Law" held at University of Alberta, Jan. 26-27, 2017.
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Polygone de Tir Aérien de Primrose Lake II - Rapport D'Enquête: Joseph Bighead, Buffalo River, Waterhen Lake, Flying Dust

Alternate Title
Primrose Lake Air Weapons Range Report II: Joseph Bighead First Nation Inquiry, Buffalo River First Nation Inquiry, Waterhen Lake First Nation Inquiry, Flying Dust First Nation Inquiry (French Version)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Final Report examines historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding loss of traditional land use when Canada created the bombing range; breach of Treaty by the Crown and failure to provide economic compensation. ICC recommended the claim be negotiated under the Specific Claims Policy except for the Joseph Bighead First Nation whose claim had been properly rejected by the Minister. (French language version) Commissioners include: Daniel J. Bellegarde and P.E.
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Portraits of the Indians

Archival » Archival Items
Author/Creator
Glenbow Alberta Art Gallery
Description
Catalogue of exhibition of works relating to portraits of Aboriginals at the Glenbow Museum in Calgary, AB. Works of artists from around the world include Paul Kane, Frederick Verner, Karl Bodmer, Henry Cross, James Henderson and Nicholas de Grandmaison. Exhibition organized by Andrew Oko.
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Potential Factors That May Affect Acceptance of Routine Prenatal HIV Testing

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Fu-Lin Wang
Bryce Larke
Stephan Gabos
Anita Hanrahan
Donald Schopflocher
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 96, no. 1, January-February 2005, pp. 60-64
Description
Study identified three significant factors for declining test: age, cultural background, and caregiver's gender.
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Poundmaker

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lillian Gibbons
Manitoba Pageant, vol. 6, no. 1, September 1960, p. [?]
Description
Short profile of the plains Cree chief (1826-1886).
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Poundmaker's Lodge: A Healing Place

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Alanis Obomsawin
Description
Documentary looks at treatment centre in St. Albert, Albert, the despair of addiction as well as the strength, courage and healing that takes place. Duration: 29.27.
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The Powwow Trail

Alternate Title
Floating In Land
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Heather Elton
Description
Discusses the social and spiritual power of traditional and contemporary dance.
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The Prairie Indian Vote in Canadian Politics 1965-1993: A Critical Case Study from Alberta

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Russel Lawrence Barsh
Michelle Fraser
Faye Morning Bull
Toby Provost
Kirby Smith
Great Plains Research, vol. 7, no. 1, Spring, 1997, pp. 3-26
Description
Using data gathered from the Blood Tribe, Peigan Nation and Four Nations, article compares and contrasts Aboriginal voting behaviour to that of the non-Aboriginal population.
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Prairie Treaty Nations Alliance

Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, Special Edition, July 1985, p. 5
Description
New organization is formed to strengthen the position of Treaty Nations interests and to compliment the roles of the Assembly or First Nations and the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations.
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The Prairie West as Promised Land

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
J. William Brennan
Great Plains Quarterly, vol. 29, no. 3, Summer, 2009, pp. 245-246
Description
Book review of: The Prairie West as Promised Land edited by R. Douglas Francis and Chris Kitzan.
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Preconditions Leading to Market Housing on Reserve

Alternate Title
Research Highlight (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Research Highlight. Socio-economic Series ; 09-011
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Description
Summary of study involving eight First Nations communities selected on the basis of innovative approaches to promoting home ownership and developing support programs. A minimum of six interviews was conducted at each site with community leaders, housing professionals and home owners.
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Première Nation D'Alexis: Enquête sur la Revendication Relative aux Emprises Accordées à TransAlta Utilities

Alternate Title
Alexis First Nation Inquiry - TransAlta Utilities Rights of Way Claim Final Report (French language version)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Indian Claims Commission final report dated March 2003, French language version. Commissioners include : Roger J. Augustine, Daniel J. Bellegarde, Sheila G. Purdy. Historical background and submissions to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) concerning the federal Crown's granting of three rights of way to Calgary Power on Alexis IR133 during 1950s and 1960s.
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Première Nation de Paul Enquête sur le Lotissement Urbain de Kapasiwin

Alternate Title
Paul First Nation Kapasiwin Townsite Inquiry (French Version)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Final Report examines the Paul First Nation's alleging mismanagement of the sales of surrendered lands. (French language version) Commissioners include: Daniel J. Bellegarde, Alan C. Holman, and Sheila G. Purdy. [These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]
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Preparing Indigenous Language Advocates, Teachers, and Researchers in Western Canada

Alternate Title
Nurturing Native Languages
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Heather A. Blair
Donna Paskemin
Barbara Laderoute
Description
Chapter 7 from Nurturing Native Languages edited by Jon Reyhner, Octaviana V. Trujillo, Roberto Luis Carrasco and Louise Lockard. Discusses Indigenous language education, language revitalization and the role of the Canadian Indigenous Languages and Literacy Development Institute.
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Primrose Lake Air Weapons Range Report: Cold Lake First Nations Rejected Claim Inquiry, Canoe Lake Cree Nation Rejected Claim Inquiry

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding the loss of 4500 square miles of land by the two First Nations. ICC found breaches of Treaty and other fiduciary obligations and recommended the claim be negotiated under Canada's Specific Claims Policy. Commissioners include: Harry S. LaForme, Daniel J. Bellegarde, and P. E. James Prentice. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
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Primrose Lake Air Weapons Range Report II: Joseph Bighead First Nation Inquiry, Buffalo River First Nation Inquiry, Waterhen Lake First Nation Inquiry, Flying Dust First Nation Inquiry

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Final Report examines historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding loss of traditional land use when Canada created the bombing range; breach of Treaty by the Crown and failure to provide economic compensation. ICC recommended the claim be negotiated under the Specific Claims Policy except for the Joseph Bighead First Nation whose claim had been properly rejected by the Minister. Commissioners include: Daniel J. Bellegarde and P.E. James Prentice.
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Private Banking in the West

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Henry C. Klassen
Canadian Banker, vol. 97, no. 5, September-October 1990, pp. 52-[?]
Description
History of the Cowdry Brothers' bank in Fort McLeod (1886-1905) includes their involvement with scrip.
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The Problem of Painted Feather's Pound: Redux

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Trevor R. Peck
Caroline Hudecek-Cuffe
Phillip H. Porter
Robert Hendriks
Alberta History, vol. 65, no. 3, Summer, 2017, pp. 14-18
Description
Describes efforts to establish the exact location of the Blackfoot chief's buffalo pound.
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