British Columbia

Includes a diverse variety of tales of transformation, floods, the origin of copper and many other stories.

Stories, including transformer legends, recorded from the Salishan First Nations of the Thompson River territory, plus two from the Lillooet people.

Provides recommendations for the purpose of developing and maintaining a qualified early childhood educators workforce.

Illustrates development of the First Nations Partnership Program (FNPP) approach to traditional mainstream training model.

Discusses each component from a Canada-wide, British Columbia, and First Nations perspective.

Women's Studies/Anthropology Interdisciplinary Thesis (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 2007.

Emphasizes two points: differential rates between communities and what should be done to address problem. Chapter five from Setting the Agenda for Change, vol. 2, which is also vol. 2 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series. Originally presented at the Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2002.

Excerpt from Hidden in Plain Sight: Contributions of Aboriginal Peoples to Canadian Identity and Culture, vol. 2 edited by Cora J. Voyageur, David R. Newhouse, and Dan Beavon.

Cultural biography of a sacred mask of Alk'unta'm, discussing how the meaning and perception of it changed during its journey from its origin to a museum.

Agreement for addressing rights and title interests of First Nations.

Agreement between Aboriginal leaders, federal and provincial governments signed November, 2005. Goals included extending life expectancy, reducing suicide, diabetes and infant mortality.

Findings from national study, Evaluating the Impact of a National Support Network for Students, Interns and Post-Doctoral Researchers in Aboriginal Health. looks at the research capacity building and influence of career results in Canadian universities over a ten-year period.

Dispute Resolution Thesis (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 2010.

Examines the work of Frederick Alexie (Frederick Alexcee), a Tsimshian carver and painter and Mathias Joe, a Squamish carver, during the assimilation policy period of 1867-1951 in British Columbia.

Looks at the formation of the First Nations Health Council, First Nations Health Directors Association, and the First Nations Health Authority and identifies issues that need to be addressed in order for the tripartite system to function effectively.

Art History Thesis (M.A.)--Concordia University, 2012.

"examine whether our Nuuyum and its philosophical underpinnings can intertwine and have a productive relationship with contemporary forms of leadership and chief and council governance systems." Entire issue on one pdf. To locate article, scroll to page 33.

Curriculum and Instruction Thesis (Ph.D)--University of Victoria, 2009.

Discussion of the Okanagan Nation Transition Emergency House (ONTEH) which provides women and children access to healing, counselling and employment programs.

Briefly describes research, explains importance of early experiences for Aboriginal children, fragmentation of services and transitional effects on child development, and recommendations for remediation.

Overall goals of research project were to increase student success, document best practices, and identify factors which facilitate or hinder a smooth transition. Used interviews and focus groups involving 80 current and former students.

Looks at experiences by a group of indigenous parents, family members and early childhood educators in the Aboriginal Head Start program.

Study conducted for the Aboriginal Healing Foundation using profiles of 127 former residential school students in BC. Concluded that "layers of trauma" may account for the mental and psychosocial problems experienced by survivors.

Looks at O'Reilly's work as Indian Reserve Commissioner between 1880 and 1898.

Examines arguments against the concept of Indigenous sovereignty and what all have in common, which is a refusal to relinquish power.

Discusses the events and circumstances which led to the Treaty, difficulties encountered when the federal government had to negotiate with the province in terms of Crown land, and the ramifications of these negotiations when drawing up the treaty.

Comments on Arthur J. Ray's article, “Treaty 8: An Anomaly of the First Nations History of British Columbia” (BC Studies, Autumn, vol. 123, p.5-58)

Rebuttal to Dr. Robert Irwin's critique (BC Studies, Autumn 2000, Issue 127, 83-101) of the author's article, "Treaty 8: An Anomaly of the First Nations History First Nations History of British Columbia" (BC Studies Autumn 2000 Issue 127 p.83).

FILES CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED USING FIREFOX BROWSER. Consists of annotated index, historical documents, reports, legislation, and the Final Report in French and English. [These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]

Political Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2010.

Interview with Paul Tenant, a Political Science Professor from the University of British Columbia, originally broadcast in the 1990s . Duration: 16:26.

Humanities Thesis (M.A.)--California State University, Dominguez Hills, 2005.

Lists statements of intent to negotiate treaties accepted by British Columbia Treaty Commission as of November, 2017..

Identifies the areas where geographic data and techniques are used in claim settlements.

Natural Resources Management Thesis (M.N.R.M.)--Simon Fraser University, 1998.

"This article focuses on the trapping rights promised under Treaty 8 and their evolution over time in northern Alberta. It summarizes some of the findings of an in-depth study published by the Canadian Institute of Resources Law".

Concluded in 1899 between the Crown and the Cree, Beaver, Chipewyan and other indigenous Peoples in what is now Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia. Includes Orders in Council, Report of Commissioners, Statements of annuity and gratuity; and the Ratification of Adhesions.

Questions a referendum proposed by B. C. treaty negotiators, arguing that the rights of a minority (First Nations) were being placed in front of a majority (constituents) and that some questions asked address rights already affirmed in Canadian courts and the Constitution.

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

Discusses historical background, terms, conditions and implications of Treaty 7; concluded during the Klondike gold rush of 1897-98 for economic reasons when settlers were coming into Lake Athabasca, Great Slave Lake, and parts of the Peace River area.

Discusses concerns expressed by the local government that could arise about the loss of tax revenue on land that becomes Treaty Settlement Land, and looks at alternative approaches to recover the costs of services provided by local governments close to developed and urban areas.

Interactive site takes students through the process from forming intent, preparing for negotiations, negotiating agreement, substantive negotiation, finalizing and implementation.

Some terms specific to British Columbia.

Looks at historical Aboriginal title in British Columbia.

Curriculum & Instruction Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Victoria, 2012.

Native Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 2003.

Educational Leadership and Policy Thesis (Ed.D.)--The University of British Columbia (Vancouver), 2012.

Book reviews of: Bill Reid: The Making of an Indian by Maria Tippett Bill Reid and Beyond: Expanding on Modern Native Art edited by Karen Duffek and Charlotte Townsend-Gault.