Alberta

Categorized by policing, court-related, community corrections, conventional corrections, alternative programs, and non-specific justice.

Book reviews of: Indigenous Peoples of the World: An Introduction to Their Past, Present, and Future by Brian Goehring. The Cypress Hills: The Land and its People by Walter Hildebrandt and Brian Hubner. Aboriginal Self-Government in Canada: Current Trends and Issues edited by John Hylton. Continuing Poundmaker and Riel's Quest: Presentations Made at a Conference on Aboriginal Peoples and Justice edited by Richard Gosse, James Youngblood Henderson and Roger Carter.

Book review of: Those Who Know by Dianne Meili.

Book reviews of: All My Sins Are Relatives by William S. Penn. Aniyunwiya/Real Human Beings: An Anthology of Contemporary Cherokee Prose edited by Joseph Bruchac. Becoming and Remaining a People: Native American Religions on the Northern Plains by Howard L.

Study done to evaluate the Reading=Decoding (D) x Listening Comprehension (C) model done with a sample of First Nations children found that, contrary to the model, average decoding and listening skills did not correlate with average reading comprehension.

Assess the impact, implication and application of two traditional land use and occupancy studies that have been conducted in First Nation communities over the last decade.

Examines witiko case studies not previously scrutinized.

Studies contemporary rap music and the performers, focusing on the lyrical content and messages of the songs.

Tribute to an adolescent who committed suicide after moving in and out of 28 foster homes. This film deals with mature subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised. Duration: 29:10.

Follows the writer's career, first as a columnist with Windspeaker, then with the Calgary Herald and finally as a novelist. Discusses The Terrible Summer, Keeper 'n Me, A Quality of Light and for Joshua in relation to other Aboriginal authors' works. Chapter from the book Wild Words: Essays on Alberta Literature edited by Donna Coates and George Melnyk.

Looks at how rodeos challenged the existing social order.

Discusses the principles of free, prior and informed consent (FPIC), and explores the development of FPIC within international law.

Looks at the traditional role of grandparents and options available for maintaining a connection when a grandchild is in the care of the Alberta Government. Duration: 21:20.

Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Trent University, 2015.

Environmental Education and Communication Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2008.

Discusses methodology used and initial findings from land use and occupancy study undertaken by the Whitefish Lake First Nation. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p. 59.

Interview with Roland Cotton about different kinds of dances and Blackfoot traditions. Duration: 59:55.

Leadership and Training Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2005.

Study analyzed dynamic risk factors associated with offenders who committed their most serious offences in large cities, small cities or rural communities as well whether these factors are more pronounced in Aboriginal population

Examines the transitions in governance in the territories and Northern provincial regions; and discusses the accomplishments, challenges and opportunities facing organizations in Northern communities.

Argues that federal institutions have created systemic sociocultural problems and there is a need for community-based intervention strategies to promote cultural healing.

As part of the Ithaca S+R report When Research is Relational researchers at the University of Alberta Libraries (UAL) interviewed thirteen faculty members/grad students regarding library services for Indigenous studies and peoples.

Comments on the agricultural achievements of First Nations peoples, from pre-colonial times to date, on the Canadian Prairies.

Traces Pete Standing Alone's last round up of his horses and how his life has changed in the last twenty years. Accompanying material: An Integrated Educator's Guide. Duration:18:02.

RCAP 164 contains a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Elizabeth Metis Settlement, Alberta. This portion includes presentations of individuals and groups dealing with various topics concerning The Metis Settlements Act, Metis self-government, housing and land ownership. Questions from the assembled Commissioners follow some presentations which can be viewed individually on this site.

RCAP 60 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the West Ballroom, Inn of the South, Cranbrook, British Columbia. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations including a variety of First Nations politicians, a veterans organization, the United Church, and individuals. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

This file contains a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Elizabeth Metis Settlement, Alberta. This portion includes a discussion of the presentations given by Art Thompson, Emile Bylan and Phyllis Collins concerning education, rights under the Metis Settlement Accord and self-government in the Metis community.

This file contains a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Elizabeth Metis Settlement, Alberta. This portion includes the discussion of presentations made by East Prairie, Fishing Lake, Buffalo Lake, Peavine and Paddle Prairie Metis Settlements with the assembled commissioners.

The file contains further comments by Babette Bastien. Bastien discusses his youth on reserve and the struggles he had, leaving the reserve to attain an education, his views on the current drive towards self-government, the federal government capping education funding for First Nations, under-representation in the professions, and related policy issues.

The file contains further comments by Kristen Bastien. Bastien, a first year student at the University of Lethbridge, discusses the capping of post-secondary funding for Aboriginal students by the federal government and its implications for community development.

This file contains a brief presentation by John Holloway touching on a number of subjects, including disabilities, Aboriginal involvement in the criminal justice system and the Oldman River Dam. Georges Erasmus, Co-Chair, makes brief remarks after the presentation.

File contains an individual presentation by Margaret Gladue, a Metis woman, relating to Crown Land at Eleanor Lake, Alberta. She and her family live close to the lake in an area that is frequented by weekend campers. Gladue has attempted to get the Canadian government to authorize her miscellaneous lease on the land she and her husband grew up on. She calls for the Commission to help cut through the red tape so her family can live on their ancestors' land. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

File contains introductory remarks by Treffrey Yellow Old Woman, representative, Siksika Nation. She describes in brief the issues her group hopes to cover, primarily relating to self-government, community development and Aboriginal women. She then introduces Robert Michel as the first speaker.

This file contains a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Elizabeth Metis Settlement, Alberta. This portion includes opening welcomes and remarks from by Ambrose Lepine, Wilfred Collins, Paul Chartrand and Georges Erasmus concerning the format for the day as well the composition and mandate of the Commission.

File contains a presentation by Addison Crow, Blood Indian Reserve. Crow discusses self-governance, and a written presentation that has been submitted to the Commissioners dealing with 31 issues based on ten years of research ranging from health care, social services, "the Indian Act, et cetera, et cetera." Crow mentions that he feels like a "cat within a dog pen because my relatives here did not sign the treaties and we did in Alberta." Crow formally requests the Commission visit the Blood reserve in Alberta.

The file contains presentations by Bishop Sjoberg, Dr. Kuhn, and Cathy Dorland, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. The Bishop delivers a brief expressing solidarity with Aboriginal Canadians, and contrition for historical wrongs. Bishop Sjoberg then discusses what is necessary for a new relationship between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canadians, and some of the work the ELCIC has done to bring this about and increase cross-cultural understanding. Dr. Kuhn discusses self-determination issues in a political and economic sense.

File contains a presentation by Chief Bernard Meneen, Narcisse Moberly, Chief Johnson Sewegaham, Francis Meneen, Gabe Meneen, Cliff Kazony, and Harold Cardinal, High Level Tribal Council. The file consists of two formal presentations by the Tribal Council and a dialogue between the representatives and the assembled Commissioners.

File contains a presentation by Chief Gordon Auger relating to a land claim which the Bigstone First Nation had to the Office of Native Claims in 1989, and was revised and resubmitted in August 1991. Auger calls on the Commission to help get the land claim settled. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

File contains a presentation by Wayne Etches, Joe Scout, and Tom Dixon, Creditors of Kainai Industries. The presenters discuss unemployment in the Kainai (Blood) Nation, Kainai Industries organizational history as a constructor of modular housing, its' failure as a business, and the need for its' resurrection. Following the presentation Commissioner Georges Erasmus discusses some of the issues raised with the presenters, after which is a closing prayer to adjourn the day's sitting of the Commission.

The file contains a presentation by Darrin Crowshoe. Crowshoe, from the Peigan Nation, discusses some of his life experiences and philosophy.

This file contains a presentation by four members of the Lubicon Settlement Commission of Review. The Commission of Review was organized in [1992] and launched by Ray Martin, Leader of the Opposition, Government of Alberta. Their mandate was to investigate, compare, assess and report on the presentation of the Lubicons to the two levels of government and to report to the three parties and to the public. The Commission of Review in March 1993 tabled their report before the public with the Lubicons present. Both levels of government were not present despite repeated invitations.

The file contains a presentation by Floyd Crowshoe. Crowshoe discusses Youth Centres and the positive impact he thinks they have on Aboriginal youth.

File contains a presentation by seven members of the Indian Band Members of Faust Society, an organization representing registered band-listed treaty Indian people who live off-reserve. The presenters discuss numerous topics including the Faust local model government, land claims, hunting and trapping, Improvement District 17 and housing. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

The file contains a presentation by Jim Penton, Metis Senator. Penton discusses racism in southern Alberta, his solidarity with the Peigan people in their struggles with respect to the Oldman River dam, issues of Metis identity, decolonization, Constitutional rights, urban concerns, education concerns, justice concerns, and general Metis issues. Following the presentation Commissioner Erasmus and Jim Penton discuss the definition of Metis people.

File contains a presentation by Jo-Anne Olson and Dene Kameka. Their group home in Slave Lake cares for behaviourally difficult and emotionally disturbed teenagers from ages 13-17. 60% of their clientele is Aboriginal and from northern Alberta. Their concern lies with the lack of transitional support from group homes back to their families. They call on the Commission to increase funding so that Aboriginal people can be hired to assist the youth with their recovery and their return to their reserve. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

File contains a presentation by John Crisp. Crisp discusses the Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement, its establishment, history, and socioeconomic condition. Crisp relates problems with the Federal government whose census refuses to acknowledge Paddle Prairie's existence as a Metis Settlement, and a variety of health care, social services, and education concerns. Following the presentation is a discussion between Crisp and Commissioners Barb Beaulieu and Rene Dussault on these topics.

File contains a presentation by Keith Chief Moon, Mohk-E-Saun Committee, Blood Indian Reserve #148. Moon discusses his people's history, and some of their problems with regard to living conditions.