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The Legacy of the Nuxalk Food and Nutrition Program for the Food Security, Health and Well-being of Indigenous Peoples in British Columbia

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Harriet V. Kuhnlein
Karen Fediuk
Charles Nelson
Elizabeth Howard
Suzanne Johnson
BC Studies, no. 179, Ethnobotany in BC, Autumn, 2013, pp. [159]-187
Describes program which provides example of how communities use local food systems as a vehicle for health education and wellness promotion.
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The Legal and Social Alienation of Aboriginal Peoples in Canada

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Charles E. Reasons
Dennis Pavlich
International Journal of Canadian Studies , no. 12, Aboriginal Peoples and Canada, Fall, 1995, pp. [69]-84
Discusses strategies of reducing social alienation by increasing legal alienation rights to land through land claims. Scroll down to page 69 to read article
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The Legal Basis of Aboriginal Title

E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Brian Slattery
Looks at the principle "unwritten" sources of Aboriginal land rights, and also discusses the significance of the main "written" source of Aboriginal title, the Royal Proclamation issued by the British Crown on October 7, 1763.
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[Legends IV]: Legends of the Shuswap

Alternate Title
Ideas (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)
Legends Project
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Mary Thomas
The Legends Project is a compilation of traditional oral stories, legends and histories of Canada's Inuit and First Nations. They are transcribed, dramatized, and cast within the communities.This audio recording is from Salmon Arm, British Columbia. Duration: 54:28.
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Legends: The Story of Siwash Rock

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Joanne Peters
Canadian Materials, vol. 7, no. 6, November 17, 2000
Review of National Film Board video designed for Grade 10, which uses the traditional story of Siwash Rock with a contemporary application concerning teenage pregnancy.
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[Legends X]: Legends of the Kwak'wala

Alternate Title
Ideas (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) ; May 18, 2010
Legends Project
Max'inuxw the Killer Whale Stalks Its Prey
Peace Treaty with the Mi'max'inuxw - The Killer Whales
The Gwich'in Legends
The Little Wren
The Origin of Dances and the Potlatch
The Path of Our Ancestors
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Lalakanis
Pauline Alfred
Henry "Teen" Hunt
Helen "Teen" Hunt
Maxwayalis Charlie Matilpi
Namgis Chief Wawi'igesu
The Legends Project is a compilation of traditional oral stories, legends, and histories of Canada's Inuit and First Nations. They are transcribed, dramatized, and cast within the communities. This segment created in Alert Bay, British Columbia. Duration: 53.59
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[LessLIE Talks About "Spindle wHOLE", July 27, 2011, Victoria, BC Canada]

Alternate Title
lessLIE Talk at Alcheringa Gallery: "Spindle wHOLE", July 27, 2011, Victoria, BC Canada
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
lessLIE
Efren Quiroz
Artist explains the background of his works, the title of his exhibition, and the connection to Coast Salish culture and designs. Duration: 24:33.
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Lessons From the Land and Sea: A Best Practices Guide to Cultural Ecotourism for Coastal First Nations of British Columbia

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Sandra Thomson
Describes state of cultural ecotourism industry, presents four case studies, provides overview of guiding principles of Eco-system-Based Management, and describes activities and strategies that provide a solid foundation to build cultural ecotourism. Summary of Nature Based Tourism and Tenuring Strategy Part 1: North and Central Coast Profile by P. Williams and A. Heidt and Part II: Best Practices and Case Studies by P. Williams, J. Reilly, a. Heidt and S. Johnsen.
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Let the Journey Continue ...

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Colleen Seymour
Kathy Michel
Dodie Eustache
Leah McNabb
Ken Thomas ... [et al.]
History of the Secwepemc people of British Columbia. Timeline links to information and audio for specific periods, with further links to more detailed information. Very useful for classroom instruction.
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Letsemot, “Togetherness”: Exploring How Connection to Land, Water, and Territory Influences Health and Wellness with First Nations Knowledge Keepers and Youth in the Fraser Salish Region of British Columbia

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Krista Stelkia
Lindsay Beck
Anita Manshadi
Ashlyn Jensen Fisk
Evan Adams ...
Wendy Ritchie
McDonald, Shannon ...
Namaste Marsden
Danièle Behn Smith ... [et al.]
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 16, no. 2, Wisdom of the Elders: Honouring Spiritual Laws in Indigenous Knowledge, 2020, pp. 356-369

Examines the connection between land and health in the Stó:lō culture and how this connection can be used to guide Indigenous health policies.

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Letter from the Interior: James Teit and the "Injustice of Displacement"

Alternate Title
Research Note Letter from the Interior: James Teit and the "Injustice of Displacement"
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
BC Studies, no. 208, Winter, 2020/2021, pp. 127-134,162
A response to Wendy Wickwire's Biography on ethnographer James Teit and his work amongst the Sinixt and Ktunaxa people. The author uses ethnography to discuss the lack of Indigenous recognition of the Sinixt people under the Indian Act by the federal government.
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Letter from the Methodist Missionary Society to the Superintendent-General of Indian Affairs Respecting British Columbia Troubles: With Affidavits, Declarations, etc.

E-Books
Author/Creator
A. Carman
J.A. Williams
A. Sutherland
Includes extensive appendices of statements from chiefs and religious representatives attached to the letter expressing expressing concerns about a wide range of issues including government policy application, conduct and breach of promises by Indian Agents, relationship between missionaries, government and Indian Agents, potlatch law, survey of First Nations lands, Commission and other matters.
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Letter Supports First Nations Commercial Fisheries

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Debora Steel
Windspeaker, vol. 28, no. 6, September 2010, p. 17

Discusses the Department of Fisheries and Oceans mismanagement of the 2010 Somass sockeye fish run.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.17.

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Lheidli T'enneh Nation and Britco

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Aboriginal Business and Investment Council
Comments on a modular building rental and workforce accommodation business joint venture.
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A Life Discarded

Alternate Title
Global 16x9 ; October 24, 2015
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Carolyn Jarvis
Claude Adams
David Dickson
Grant Charles
Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond
Frances Robson
Reports about the years of neglect by professionals and the social care system that led to the death of a young Aboriginal woman, Paige Gauchier, from a drug overdose on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. Duration: 21:13. Report by the BC Representative for Children and Youth Paige's Story: Abuse, Indifference and a Young Life Discarded.
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Life on the 18th Hole

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
David Neel
BC Studies, no. 89, In Celebration of Our Survival: The First Nations of British Columbia, Spring, 1991, pp. 132-139
Looks at the milestones of the Oka stand-off and the struggle for change
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The Lillooet Indians

Alternate Title
Memoirs of the American Museum of Natural History ; [v. 4]
[Publications of] the Jesup North Pacific Expedition ; v. 2, pt. 5
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
James Teit
Memoirs of the American Museum of Natural History
Forms part of Memoirs of the American Museum of Natural History, v. 4 (p. [193]-300).
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Lily Squinahan Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Lily Squinahan
Margaret Whitehead
Indian History Film Project
An interview that consists of general reminiscences about her life.
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Limitations, Legislation and Domestic Repatriation

Alternate Title
Part III: Repatriation and Protection of First Nations Culture in Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Catherine E. Bell
University of British Columbia Law Review, Special Issue: Material Culture in Flux: Law and Policy of Repatriation of Cultural Property, 1995, pp. [149]-164
Focuses on proposed British Columbia legislation with respect to disputes over ownership of Aboriginal cultural property.
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Linkage Analysis of X-linked Cleft Palate and Ankyloglossia in Manitoba Mennonite and British Columbia Native Kindreds

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sharon M. Gorski
Karen J. Adams
Patricia H. Birch
Bernard N. Chodirker
Cheryl R. Greenberg
Paul J. Goodfellow
Human Genetics, vol. 94, no. 2, August 1994, pp. 141-148
Studies additional linkage analyses on a B.C. family and in a newly identified Manitoba Mennonite family with X-linked cleft palate and ankyloglossia.
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