Revealing Blue on the Northern Northwest Coast

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Melonie Ancheta
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 43, no. 1, 2019, pp. 1-30
Description
Author examines the use of color by the Haida and Tlingit nations; discusses the cultural significance of the colors used, and the components of and technologies for creating the pigments.
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Review Essay: Canadian Aboriginal Saga: A People and a Dream

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Olive Patricia Dickason
American Review of Canadian Studies, vol. 33, no. 2, Summer, 2003, pp. 261-272
Description
Books reviewed: A People's Dream: Aboriginal Self-Government in Canada by Dan Russell, Aboriginal Autonomy and Development in Northern Quebec edited by Colin H. Scott, Prospering Together: The Economic Impact of the Aboriginal Title Settlements in B.C. edited by Roslyn Kunin, Aboriginal Education in Canada: A Study in Decolonization edited by K.P.
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Review of Changes to the Law Related to Forestry and Aboriginal Rights and Title

Alternate Title
Aboriginal Peoples' Legal Right to Natural Resources (Forests) in British Columbia
Update Paper (Scow Institute)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Cheryl Sharvit
Description
Update to Aboriginal Peoples' Legal Right to Natural Resources (Forests) in British Columbia reflecting significant developments in Aboriginal rights and title case law, four decisions of the Supreme Court of Canada, and the amended Forest Act of British Columbia.
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A Review of First Nation Youth and Young Adult Injury Deaths: 2010 - 2015

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
BC Cornoners Service
First Nations Health Authority Death Review Panel
Description
Found that 60% of unexpected deaths were accidental (motor vehicle crashes, overdose, downing and fire), 33% were due to suicide, and 5% were the result of homicide. Identified three key areas to prevent deaths and support wellness and well-being: connectedness to peers, family, community and culture; access to services; and culturally safe and trauma-informed care.
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Reviews

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Paul C. Rosier
P. Jane Hafen
James H. O'Donnell III
Julie Tharp
Amy M. Ware
Robert L. Berner
Linda Lizut Helstern
Harry A. Kersey
Debra Haaland
Melburn D. Thurman
Frederick White
et. al.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 24, no. 3, 2000, pp. 169-222
Description
Book reviews of: The Allegany Senecas and Kinzua Dam: Forced Relocation Through Two Generations by Joy A.
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Reviews

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Michelle R. Kloppenburg
Melissa Hearn
L. G. Moses
Frederick H. White
Barbara Iliff Brotherton
Rebecca Dobkins
Chris B. Wooley
Ward Churchill
Raymond Wilson
et al.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 20, no. 3, 1996, pp. 181-249
Description
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.
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Revisiting "DM Sibilhaa'nm da Laxyuubm Gitzaala (Picking Abalone in Gitxaala Territory)": Vindication, Appropriation, and Archaeology

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Charles R. Menzies
BC Studies, no. 187, These Outer Shores: Archaeological Insights into Indigenous Lifeways Along the Exposed Coasts of Bri, Autumn, 2015, pp. 129-153
Description
Looks at the harvesting practices of bilhaa (sea Mollusks) in Gitxaala territory on Laxyuup Gitzaala located on Dolphin Island.
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Revisiting the Native Land Question / Comentaries / Reply

Alternate Title
Revisiting the Native Land Question / Commentaries / Reply
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Cole Harris
Jo-Anne Fiske
Gordon Gibson
BC Studies, no. 138/139, Native Geographies, Summer, 2003, pp. 137-163
Description
Review of Cole Harris's recent book, Remaking Native Space paying particular attention to the reserve system, dispossession and land issues. To access this review, scroll to page 137.
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Rights and Title

Alternate Title
Rights and Title: Patrick Richmond's site on Negotiations and Aboriginal Rights and Title in Canada
Web Sites » Personal
Author/Creator
Patrick Richmond
Description
Website has information regarding Aboriginal rights and title and First Nations negotiations in Canada, with a focus on British Columbia.
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The RISC Research Project: Injury in First Nations Communities in British Columbia, Canada

Alternate Title
Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Circumpolar Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
M. Anne George
Rod McCormick
Chris E. Lalonde
Andrew Jin
Marianna Brussoni
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, Supplement 1, 2013, p. article no. 21182
Description
Project aims to add knowledge regarding injury rates in order to reduce the overall rate.
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The Road Forward

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
National Film Board (NFB)
Marie Clements
Shirley Vercruysse
Jenn Strom
Description

Musical documentary traces Indigenous rights activism from the founding of the Indian of Brotherhood of B.C. in the 1930s to the present day. Duration: 1:41:00.

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The Role of Elders in Child and Youth Care Education

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Bruce Cooke-Dallin
Trish Rosborough
Louise Underwood
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 24, no. 2, 2000, pp. 82-91
Description
Debate over the most effective approach to First Nation postsecondary education programs. Asserts that Elder participation as role models and guest teachers add value.
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The Role of the Public Sector in Northern Governance

Alternate Title
ICNGD (International Centre for Northern Governance and Deveopment) Report
Report (Conference Board of Canada) ; August 2014
[Conference Board of Canada Publication ; 6338]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ken Coates
Greg Poelzer
Heather Exner-Pirot
Joe Garcea
Thierry Rodon
Rebecca Schiff
Graham White Gary Wilson
Description
Examines the transitions in governance in the territories and Northern provincial regions; and discusses the accomplishments, challenges and opportunities facing organizations in Northern communities.
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Ron Hamilton: "A Biography of Sorts"

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ron Hamilton
BC Studies, no. 89, Spring, 1991, pp. 100-103
Description
Ron Hamilton discusses how the creative skills of countless relatives influenced his youth; and lists the names passed down to him through the potlatch system, and their significance.
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