Edmonton

Photograph of a group of Indigenous persons participating in the Edmonton Exhibition Parade on Jasper Avenue in Edmonton. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of Chief Pakan, seated in western clothes and pose. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of a group of elderly indigenous men dancing, while younger men beat drums in the background. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Note: The title and description 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. Black and white photograph of an family. They all wear European styled clothing. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of a group of indigenous men and women, with some non-indigenous spectators holding a tea dance ceremony. Most wear traditional clothing. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of a group of four Indigenous men from a reserve seated cross legged on the ground all wearing European clothing. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and white photograph of a group of indigenous men prior to a tea dance. Some wear traditional costumes or crowns of foliage. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Black and White photograph of a room of young Indigenous women in European clothes. Some are seated at sewing machines, and others sit on chairs sewing by hand. Two nuns oversee the activity in the background. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.

Study included developing a database organizations providing housing services and their policies, procedures, and practices, case studies of effective organizations, and identification of best practices.

Uses data from the 1996 Census of Canada for six cities: Thunder Bay, Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary and Edmonton.

Chapter from the book Belonging? Diversity, Recognition and Shared Citizenship in Canada edited by Keith Banting, Thomas J. Courchene and F. Leslie Seidle.

Reminiscences of W.J. Carter on life in the early Canadian North-west. Includes a wealth of material on First Nations, the Northwest Resistance, Metis (French and English), and early European settlement in Saskatchewan and Alberta.

Historical note:

W.J. Carter was a carpenter in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan (NWT).

Discusses the housing needs of urban Aboriginal peoples and how this issue relates to unemployment, poverty, and child-rearing challenges, often faced by single parent households.

Looks at the murder of Cindy Gladue and the significance of the introduction of her vagina as evidence at the trial.

Reproduction of the only known colour photograph of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, including several indigenous persons in idealized traditional costume.

Community Governance Project towards (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 2005.

Discussion and images of Aboriginal homeless in Edmonton.

Three presentations: "Métis Archaeology, Land, and Rights in Alberta", "Families on the Move: Scrip and Stories of Migration", and "Métis Scrip and the Edmonton River Lot Inhabitants". Followed by question and answer period. Duration: 1:39:37.

Examines how differently Old Swan, a Siksika, and James Bird, a Hudson's Bay Company fur trader, viewed the land in which they lived and worked.

Discusses the introduction of the fur trade in Southern Alberta and the role of the Siksika leader. Excerpt from Disability Studies & Indigenous Studies. Entire book on one pdf. To access paper, scroll to p. 81.

Sociology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 2014.

Summary of study which conducted survey of service providers and facilities in select Canadian cities, and five individuals with the disease. Found that existing facilities were under-utilized and more culturally relevant options were needed. Originally published in 2004, revised in 2010.

Comments on the reasoning behind the research and compilation of the Elder's Protocol and Guidelines document.

Looks at the reversal of a Dangerous Offender designation.

History Thesis (M.A.)--University of Calgary, 2007.

Portrait of Chief Abis-tos-quos.

Portrait of four Indigenous peoples outside (near Edmonton). Entitled "Lo, The Poor Indian"-- taken from an Alexander Pope poem.

Entitled "Sarcee Indian". Subject seated with a ceremonial pipe and drum.

"The Old Original 'Red River' Cart" and "The Noble Red Man in Full Dress" -- photograph reproduction from a Souvenir from the Edmonton District.

An image of four Aboriginal men in ceremonial regalia. Photographed by Charles W. Mathers near Edmonton, Alberta circa 1890s. Colours have been added to the photograph in a chromolithograph process.

An image of a long parade of Aboriginal men on horseback in ceremonial regalia. Blackfoot Indians at a parade in Lethbridge. Colours have been added to the picture in a chromolithograph process. The postcard appears to be dated 21 June 1902, but this not clear.

Training is for service workers who are facilitating and supporting Indigenous Housing First participants' (re)connection to cultural practices. Findings are arranged under 10 themes: truth and reconciliation; experiential learning; personal transformations; empathy, spirituality, culture and ceremony; practice changes; practicing with intention; observed transformations; challenges in establishing connection to culture, and challenges to integrating culture with work.

A look at the University of Alberta's Indigenous Governance and Partnership Program.

Story of two nurses, one an Indigenous Australian registered nurse, and the other a non-Indigenous community health nurse, both from Southern Australia and their travels meeting Indigenous people in Canada.

Contains links to: application information, course book, athletic opportunities, a calendar and contact information.

Describes the findings of the Sisters in Spirit initiative and work with grieving families. Chapter from From Truth to Reconciliation: Transforming the Legacy of Residential Schools edited by Marlene Brant Castellano.

Highlights an interdisciplinary conference held at The King's University College in Edmonton, Alberta, where students met with survivors of residential school abuse.

International / Intercultural Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 2004.

Theology Thesis (D.Min.)--St. Stephen's College, 2015.

Looks at the ethnic misrepresentation of sex trade workers by the media.

Purpose of the study was to develop a knowledge base that describes the parent-child interactions observed in Canadian low-income samples and explore the relationship between parent-infant interactions and ethnicity.

Advocates for four specific initiatives: establishing a Métis Education Council of Alberta and a Métis Academy (public charter school) in Edmonton, implementing alternative educational programming for Métis learners, and creating a wiki space for information sharing.

Host speaks with one of the founders of Walk 4 Justice, author of Just Another Indian, RCMP officer in charge of Project E-Pana, which is investigating disappearances and murders along the "Highway of Tears", and the founder of the Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women. Duration: 27:30

Discusses how cases regarding missing Aboriginal women and prostitutes are often minimalized by the justice system.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.9.

Case study of a seminary in Edmonton, Alberta which is exploring changes to the curriculum as a response to the Commission's call to action.

Organization aims to assist in the holistic development and wellness of Aboriginal individuals, families and communities.

Statistical table.

Displays Donna Lynn Debassige Brinkworth's artwork and gives a very short biography.

Reports the results of personal interviews with 20 program recipients and talking circles and interviews with service providers.