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Book review of: Soapstone and Seed Beads by Annalisa R. Staples and Ruth L. McConnell. Entire issue on one pdf. To access review, scroll to page 34.

Sociology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2008.

Summarizes baseline information for the 207 Aboriginal families that participated in the study. Includes demographics, education, employment and more.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alberta, 2017.

Project consisted of analysis of print media coverage and interviews. Five topics came to the forefront: leadership, mothering, families and transitioning out of sex work, ethical and effective service, and the media.

Geography Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Waterloo, 2012.

Discusses issues surrounding one Alberta band's efforts to control its membership numbers.

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Five themes emerged from direct quotes by participants regarding what community is to them: belonging, family and friends, supportive interactions, sport, and where you live and come from.

History Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alberta, 1979.

Study focused on: linkages between intergenerational trauma caused by residential schools and involvement in child protection systems and homelessness; the effect on sense of identity and connection to heritage; promising practices in providing supports and services; and life factors and experiences which mitigate effects of intergenerational trauma.

Methods included literature review, "talking circles" to engage parents and students in discussion, visits to schools in Edmonton and Winnipeg, and analysis and categorization of information. Goal was to develop practical ideas which could be incorporated into day-to-day operations.

Reports results of survey conducted with 1114 individuals in 15 cities.

Study focused on how participation in gambling effected traditional beliefs. Involved survey of 1114 individuals in 15 cities.

Summary of discussions, during May and June of 2005, between the Department of Canadian Heritage and Aboriginal people to develop practical strategies for working in areas where the mandate, expertise and experience of the Department coincide with Aboriginal aspirations.

Examines the success, and associated factors, of offenders who have turned their lives around to become law-abiding citizens.

Discusses the success of the University of Alberta as a leader in attracting Aboriginal students, particularly in medical studies.

Looks at women's experiences in Edmonton, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Toronto, and Montreal. Research involved literature review and interviews with forty-six Inuit women, twenty-two service providers, and, when possible, focus groups. Four objectives of study were to identify motivations for migration/relocation to urban centres, examine challenges faced, discuss primary effects on roles and responsibilities, and to identify supports needed.

Provides link to the full listing of published titles, both in-print and out of print. Published areas include biography, history, language, literature, natural history and regional interest. Recent publications include Cree Dictionary and Sarah Carter's Importance of being Monogamous.

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In interviews, thirty-three individuals from across Canada discuss living in urban centres, identity, and contemporary issues they consider to be important. Each interview is approximately 30 min. long.

Outlines current conditions, identifies barriers to policy development and discusses three areas for improvement: clarification of jurisdictional responsibilities, renewed focus on reconciliation, and development of a city accord. Uses Winnipeg and Edmonton initiatives as examples.

Statistics on population size, marital status and living arrangements, language, mobility, educational achievement, labour force activity and income.

Looks at the housing traits of rate of home ownership, proportion of dwellings requiring major repairs, average value of dwelling units, and proportion of constructed before 1946 and data for population from census tracts within the defined city boundaries of Edmonton, Winnipeg, Regina, and Saskatoon.

Analyzes two programs, the Wichitowin in Edmonton and Aboriginal Visioning in Winnipeg, in terms of their ability to determine and carry out community goals. Excerpt from Well-Being in the Urban Aboriginal Community: Fostering Biimaadiziwin edited by David Newhouse, Kevin FitzMaurice, Tricia McGuire-Adams, Daniel Jetté. Originally presented at the 2011 National Research Conference on Urban Aboriginal Peoples.

Looks at experiences and trends in the implementation of local law by examining the work of the Alexis First Nation Justice Committee. Chapter seventeen from the book: Aboriginal Self-Government in Canada: Current Trends and Issues edited by Yale D. Belanger.

Discusses the Sisters in Spirit initiative which organizes workshops and special events to raise awareness about violence against Aboriginal women in Canada.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.11.

Curatorial notes for exhibition of the same name mounted at the Provincial Museum of Alberta, 1999. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 40.