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Argues that there is a need to restructure social programs to help those in dire poverty.

Examines whether local Urban Aboriginal Health Centres meet the goal of providing culturallly appropriate health care and social services.

Overview of the conference addressing issues in Aboriginal performance art.

File containing notes and correspondence regarding self-government, citizenship, civil rights and the Indian Act (and amendments to). Includes correspondence from E. D. Fulton discussing the feasibility of Indians electing their own MPs; correspondence to Diefenbaker from J. B. Tootoosis regarding the appointment of an Aboriginal to the Senate; correspondence from Andre Renaud supporting Diefenbaker's call for a Royal Commission on Indian affairs. Notes on Hansard.

An image of a large group of Aboriginal men dressed in ceremonial regalia. They are standing on a roadway with unidentified buildings in the background. Colours have been added to the photograph in a chromolithograph process.

Teenagers from Northern British Columbia are often lonely when they attend high school in the lower mainland.

An image of a totem pole standing on a wooden bridge structure. The picture appears to be a composite of chromolithograph and colour illustration techniques. The totem appears to be at the entrance to the Capilano suspension bridge.

Website examines performance art practices arising from the Aboriginal culture. Contains essays, art images, videos, and resources.

Social Work Thesis (M.S.W.)--The University of British Columbia, 1966.

File contains a brief entitled "Help Indians Help Themselves", and a copy of the Indian Act as it existed in 1950, as well as a copy of Chapter 149 of the Indian Act as it existed in 1952.

Resources, Environment and Sustainability Thesis (PHD) -- University of British Columbia, 2021.

Examines the how the City of Vancouver collects data on overdose rates, substance use, and mental health and wellness in the Indigenous population and inequities related to accessibility to quality health services.

Examines the gendered element of settler-colonialism in terms of the Indian Act, the treatment of Indigenous women in the legal system, and the struggles to achieve self-determination.

Counselling Psychology Thesis (M.A.)--University of British Columbia, 2006.

Chapter in Recasting Commodity and Spectacle in the Indigenous Americas edited by Helen Gilbert and Charlotte Gleghorn. Looks at tourist encounters and knowledge transmission.

Language, Literacy and Sociocultural Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of New Mexico, 2012.

Study surveyed 16 tenured faculty members with 25 years or more of experience. Discusses what has been accomplished, summarizes current situation, and makes suggestions for future development.

Comments on a research project that reviews Indigenous social work and human service field education.

Project focused on developing strength-based, culturally relevant indicators for the City of Vancouver's strategy in collaboration with the community. Research included conducting literature search, identifying case studies and consultations with knowledge holders in order to develop a set of wise practices.

Educational Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia, 2005.

Examines four prominent cases involving sexual violence perpetrated against Indigenous women and girls by white men to demonstrate how the Canadian legal system has failed both to protect Indigenous women and to properly punish those responsible. The four cases are: R v Edmondson, R v Jordan, R v Ramsay, and R v Ramsay. Chapter from Sexual Assault in Canada: Law, Legal Practice and Women's Activism edited by Elizabeth A. Sheehy.

Looks at articles published in The Province, the Vancouver Sun, and the Vancouver Times between 1957 and 1970, and analyzes the language that was used to describe the women and their deaths.

Focuses on the context of murder of twenty-six women (Pickton case) from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside and argues that the Commission's structure and practice included instances of "Othering".

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.

Discusses how resilience is a life skill that can be taught, learned and cultivated.

Political Science Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 2009.

Data gathered through interviews with 22 individuals and one focus group. Results divided into five sets of variables: inter-personal factors, characteristics of patient, medication-related issues, availability of support structures and presence of historical trauma.

Community Health Sciences Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Northern British Columbia, 2011.

Discusses the controversy over exhibiting a series of paintings by artist Pamela Masik depicting women missing from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. Sparked debate about artistic freedom and social commentary versus the question of who is allowed to speak for victims and issues of exploitation.

John Diefenbaker holds a small totem pole and Olive Diefenbaker holds a bouquet as they pose for a photo with two Aboriginal Canadians, one holding a larger totem pole, both in ceremonial dress. Taken in the North Vancouver Coast-Capilano riding during the election campaign.

John Diefenbaker standing with Chief Mathias Joe and three other members of the Capilano Indian band who are all in ceremonial dress. Taken in the North Vancouver Coast-Capilano riding during the election campaign, March 1958.

John Diefenbaker standing for a photo with Chief Mathias Joe of the Capilano Indian band who is presenting him with a small totem. Taken in the North Vancouver Coast-Capilano riding during the election campaign.

John Diefenbaker standing with Chief Mathias Joe and three other members of the Capilano Indian band who are all in ceremonial dress. Taken in the North Vancouver Coast-Capilano riding during the election campaign, March 1958.

Discusses the inter-tribal tribunal on residential schools in Canada and suggests that future tribunals be thoroughly and competently designed, constructed, set-up, executed and followed-up upon.

Discusses ceramics created by the artist. Excerpt from An Open Book: A Catalogue of Artworks from the Surrey Art Gallery's Permanent Collection.

Report on Aboriginal street youth. Consists of literature review, case studies, discussion of findings, and recommendations.

Educational Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of British Columbia, 2009.

Looks at the importance of organizations that appeal to Aboriginal youth and their needs.

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Anthropology and Sociology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia, 2001.

Brief business case study gives background of Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia, and the development of the village which it operates in Stanley Park in partnership with the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil Waututh Nations.

Portrait of Pauline Johnson, Canadian poet. Subtitle on photograph: "Celebrated Indian poetess, who died in Vancouver on March 7, after a lingering illness".

Historical note:

Vancouver Police Department's response outlines present and future initiatives. Discusses recruitment practices, strengthening community relations, culturally appropriate and gender-neutral policy, practices and procedures, increased training in cultural competence and trauma informed responses, review of investigative practices and future directions.

Adult Education Thesis (M.A.)--University of British Columbia, 2008.

Lecture and discussion given on "The Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development and its Application to Canadian Aboriginal Business". Duration: 1:37:55.

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.

Book reviews of: Legends of Vancouver by E. Pauline Johnson, introduction by Sheila Johnston. Pauline Johnson edited by Michael Gnarowski. Entire book review section on one pdf. To access these reviews scroll to p. 158.

Looks at the creation of Vancouver Aboriginal Transformative Justice Services (VATJS) and the development of a Downtown Community Court (DCC) to service chronic offenders in an area of Vancouver.