Identity in Flux: Ethnic Self-Identification, and School Attrition in Canadian Aboriginal Youth

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Darcy Hallett
Stephen C. Want
Michael J. Chandler
Leigh L. Koopman
Jessica P. Flores
Erica C. Gehrke
Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, vol. 29, no. 1, January-February 2008, pp. 62-75
Description
Longitudinal study conducted with 4307 students and average age ranged from 10.2 to 19.1 years old. Results were separated into five categories: always, preciously, subsequently, inconsistently and singly declared. Found that identification was related to whether or not they graduated from high school.
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The “Idiot Sticks”: Kwakwaka'wakw Carving and Cultural Resistance in Commercial Art Production on the Northwest Coast

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jack Davy
American Indian Culture and Research Journal , vol. 42, no. 3, Native Narratives of Indigenous History and Culture, 2018, pp. 27-46
Description
Explores the subversive and satirical practice of creating souvenirs for settler-tourists arguing that the small totem poles carved as keepsakes were in fact a form of resistance to settler colonialism.
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'If anything Is to be done with the Indian, we must catch him very young': Colonial Constructions of Aboriginal Children and the Geographies of Indian Residential Schooling in British Columbia, Canada

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sarah de Leeuw
Children's Geographies, vol. 7, no. 2, May 2009, pp. 123-140
Description
Focuses on the centrality of Indigenous children and related concepts of childhood to colonial projects in Canada and, more specifically, in the province of British Columbia.
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Illuminating Service Experience: A Descriptive Analysis of Injury and Death Reports for First Nations Children and Youth in B.C., 2015 to 2017

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jennifer Charlesworth
Description
Uses data on critical injuries and deaths reported to the Representative for Children and Youth when children/youth and/or their families have received (within the prior 12 months), or are receiving government services and compares results to statistics for the non-Indigenous population. Related Material: Invisible Children: A Descriptive Analysis of Injury and Death Reports for Métis Children and Youth in British Columbia, 2015 to 2017.
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Images From the Likeness House

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Jennifer Cador
BC Studies, no. 172, Winter, 2011/2012, pp. 127-128
Description
Book review of: Images From the Likeness House by Dan Savard. Entire book review section on one pdf. To access this review, scroll to p. 127.
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Impact Assessment in the Arctic: Emerging Practices of Indigenous-Led Review

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ginger Gibson
Dawn Hoogeveen
Alistair MacDonald
Firelight Group
Description
Outlines factors contributing success of Indigenous-led assessments. Includes three case studies: review by Tłı̨chǫ of Fortune Mineral's proposed NICO Mine Project (co-managed with the Crown), review by Glencore and Inuit of the Sivumut Project (co-development model with proponent), and review by Squamish Nation of Woodfibre LNG Project (independent).
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The Impact of Action Schools! BC on the Health of Aboriginal Children and Youth Living in Rural and Remote Communities in British Columbia

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dona Tomlin
P.J. Naylor
Heather McKay
Alexandra Zorzi
Marc Mitchell
Constadina Panagiotopoulos
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 71, 2012, p. article no. 17999
Description
Results from the study of the seven month program indicated the one significant change was an improvement in aerobic fitness.
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The Impact of Sexual Abuse on Pregnancy

Alternate Title
Sexual Abuse Curriculum for Aboriginal Doula Training
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Tamara Fritzsche
Description
Training guide for Aboriginal doulas supporting women who have suffered childhood sexual abuse.
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Impairments, Activity Limitations and Participation Restrictions: Prevalence and Associations Among Persons Living with HIV/AIDS in British Columbia

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Melanie Rusch
Stephanie Nixon
Arn Schilder
Paula Braitstein
Keith Chan
Robert S. Hogg
Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, vol. 2, no. 46, September 6, 2004, p. [?]
Description
Survey conducted to determine best directions in support and care programs, policy and research.
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"The Importance of a Rose": Evaluating the Cultural Significance of Plants in Thompson and Lillooet Interior Salish

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nancy J. Turner
American Anthropologist, vol. 90, no. 2, New Series, June 1988, pp. 272-290
Description
Using ethnobotanical data gathered from two groups in British Columbia, an index was developed to measure the cultural significance a given plant taxon. Discusses importance of such knowledge to the language.
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The Importance of Marine Foods to a Near-Urban First Nation Community in Coastal British Columbia, Canada: Towards a Risk-Benefit Assessment

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lizzy Mos
Janel Jack
Donna Cullon
Laurie
Montour
Carl Alleyne
Peter S. Ross
Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, vol. 67, no. 8-10, May 2004, pp. 791-808
Description
Survey of the Sencoten (Saanich) people and exposure to persistent organic pollutants (POPs) via traditional foods including fish and aquatic resources.
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Improving Dementia Care for Gitxsan First Nations People

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
David McAtackney
Gina Gaspard
Debbie Sullivan
Lisa Bourque-Bearskin
Mavis Sebastian
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 16, no. 1, Honouring the Sacred Fire: Ending Systemic Racism toward Indigenous Peoples, 2021, pp. 118-145
Description

Identifies ways of incorporating Gitxsan knowledge of dementia to help nurses incorporate more culturally safe practices to deal with Indigenous elderly patients in British Columbia.

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Improving First Nations' Participation in Environmental Assessment Processes: Recommendations From the Field

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Annie L. Booth
Norman W. Skelton
Impact Assessment & Project Appraisal, vol. 29, no. 1, March 2011, pp. 49-58
Description
Presents results from research into the perspectives on environmental assessments of Canadian indigenous peoples, in particular British Columbia’s West Moberly First Nations, the Halfway River First Nation and the Treaty 8 Tribal Association.
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Improving Health Research among Indigenous Peoples in Canada

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sarah Hyett
Stacey Marjerrison
Chelsea Gabel
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 190, no. 20, May 22, 2018, pp. E616-E321
Description
Article reviews the history of Indigenous health research conducted in Canadian Residential Schools; advocates decolonizing health research and implementing a collaborative approach which prioritizes the goals, knowledge and strengths of Indigenous partners. Cites a 2016 Inuit community-based HIV prevention and sexual health promotion program as an example of a successful partnership.
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In my ideal world, you would be my neighbour: Results from the Housing and Homelessness 2H Forum--October 2017

Alternate Title
[Homelessness Policy Brief]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Housing and Homelessness 2H Forum
Council of Community Homelessness Tables for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley
Description
Statistics from Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley for the Indigenous population, men, women, seniors, youths, and those with health and medical conditions, followed by discussion of building awareness and education, and regional collaboration and innovation.
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In Plain Sight: Addressing Indigenous-specific Racism and Discrimination in B.C. Health Care [Full Report]

Alternate Title
Addressing Racism Review Full Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond (Aki-Kwe)
Description
Reports findings of an independent review initiated to investigate allegations of a "Price is Right" game played by emergency department health care workers (guessing blood alcohol levels of Indigenous patients) and whether the game or other forms of racism were being experienced by Indigenous peoples; makes specific recommendations for addressing systemic prejudice, discrimination and lack of cultural safety. Related Material: Summary Report.
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In Plain Sight: Addressing Indigenous-specific Racism and Discrimination in BC Health Care

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THIS SPACE HERE: The piece that follows has been composed for BC Studies readers by the authors of In Plain Sight: Addressing Indigenous-specific Racism and Discrimination in BC Health Care.
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond
Harmony Johnson
BC Studies, no. 209, Spring, 2021, pp. 7-17
Description
An overview of In Plain Sight: Addressing Indigenous-specific Racism and Discrimination in BC Health Care. Also includes links to the final review reports on the BC health care system.
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In Plain Sight: Addressing Indigenous-specific Racism andDiscrimination in B.C. Health Care [Summary Report]

Alternate Title
Addressing Racism Review Summary Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond (Aki-Kwe)
Description
Summarizes findings of an independent review initiated to investigate allegations of a "Price is Right" game played by emergency department health care workers (guessing blood alcohol levels of Indigenous patients) and whether the game or other forms of racism were being experienced by Indigenous peoples; makes specific recommendations for addressing systemic prejudice, discrimination and lack of cultural safety. Related Material: Full Report.
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In Praise of Taxes: The Link between Taxation and Good Governance in a First Nations Context

Alternate Title
Aboriginal Policy Research ; vol. 10
Aboriginal Policy Research Conference ; 3rd, 2009
Voting, Governance, and Research Methodology
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Jodi Bruhn
John Graham
Description
Argues that taxation is a governance issue and introducing tax regimes would enhance legitimacy, direction, performance, accountability and fairness. Includes examples from British Columbia, Saskatchewan and the Yukon. Chapter two from Voting, Governance, and Research Methodology edited by Jerry P. White, Julie Peters, Dan Beavon, and Peter Dinsdale. Originally presented at the Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2009.
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In Quest of Indigeneity, Quality, and Credibility in Aboriginal Post-Secondary Education in Canada: Problematic, Contexts, and Potential Ways Forward

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jerald Paquette
Gerald Fallon
Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy, no. 165, October 29, 2014, pp. [1]-35
Description
Answers questions relating to Aboriginal education, what it should be and how it should differ from mainstream education. Uses British Columbia as an example.
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In the Land of the Head Hunters

Alternate Title
Film Essay for "In the Land of the Head Hunters"
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Brad Evans
Aaron Glass
Description
Looks at Edward S. Curtis' 1914 silent film In the Land of the Head Hunters as a primary source despite the director's intentions.
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