Manitoba

After Residential School: My Path to Healing

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Theodore Fontaine
Description
Author's account of his and a friend's time spent in residential schools and how therapeutic talks helped to start the healing journey.
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Against the Odds: An Update on Aboriginal Nursing in Canada

Documents & Presentations
Description
Summary of progress for the years 2001-2006. Ninety-one schools were surveyed regarding the number of seats available/filled, location of access programs, special admission categories, nature of support programs, and number of Aboriginal faculty.
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All My Relations (Identity and Indigeneity)

Alternate Title
Daniels: In and Beyond the Law
All My Relations: Making Kin and Kindred in a Postgenomic World
Ancestry, Genes, and a Colony Chief: Peguis’ People and the Red River Métis
Kinship vs. Race: Reconciling Metis-First Nations Historical Relations
Reflections on Daniels v Canada, Reconciliation and Redress: Setting the Agenda
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Robert Innes
Harold Robinson
Rick Smith
Jessica Kolopenuk
Description
Emphasis on racial distinctions between Métis and First Nations, ignores intermarriage, kinship ties, and shared cultural understandings; recommendations for agenda items for changes in Canada-Indigenous relations in light of the Daniels decision Duration: 1:50:08. Presentations are part of the conference "Daniels: In and Beyond the Law" held at University of Alberta, Jan. 26-27, 2017.
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The Amazing Adventures of Christina and Nan: Christina Henry’s Trip Diary, “Northern Saskatchewan Holiday,” with Annotations by Duff Spafford, Nadine Charabin, Bonnie Wagner, Christine Charmbury, and Myrna Williams

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Christina Henry
Saskatchewan History, vol. 63, no. 2, Women of Influence, Fall, 2011, pp. 14-33
Description
Details the 1919 trip taken by Christina Henry and Annie ‘Nan’ McKay to The Pas, MB and back. The two women took holidays from their positions at the University of Saskatchewan and travelling by canoe, wagon and train made their way to The Pas, via Prince Albert, Montreal Lake, La Ronge, and Pelican Narrows. Entire Issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 14.
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Amō’s Sapotawan = Amō ōsapotawan: Teacher's Guide

Alternate Title
Six Seasons Series ; book two
Six Seasons of the Asiniskaw Īthiniwak
E-Books
Author/Creator
Connie Wyatt Anderson
Margaret Dumas
Renée Gillis
Doris Wolf
Description

"Set in the mid-1600s, the books follow the daily seasonal lives of one family group of asiniskaw īthiniwak who live in northern Manitoba’s Rocky Cree territory along the Churchill River".

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Among the Mound Builders' Remains

Articles » General
Author/Creator
George Bryce
Transactions of the Historical and Scientific Society of Manitoba, no. 18, Series 1, May 28, 1885, p. [?]
Description
Late 19th century opinion and description of structures, locations, and artifacts found in Manitoba mound region near Rainy River.
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Analysis of Change

Alternate Title
Split Lake Cree Post Project Environmental Review ; v. 1
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Split Lake Cree First Nation
Description
Documents some key changes, due to hydroelectric projects, that have occurred in Split Lake Cree resource harvesting activities.
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Anglican Church History

Documents & Presentations
Description
A variety of articles dealing with the early history of the Anglican Church in Saskatchewan. Includes material on Emmanuel College, Rev. Archdeacon Mackay, the translation of the Bible from English to Cree, an article on a Cree-French and Cree-English Dictionary, biographical material on early missionaries and Churchmen as well as Diocesan histories.

Historical note:

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Animikii Ozoson Child and Family Services Agency

Alternate Title
Office of the Auditor General Manitoba Annual Report to the Legislature
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Carol Bellringer
Jack Buckwold
Brian Wirth
John Donnelly
Jacqueline Ngai
Description
Discusses audit objectives, scope and recommendations. Chapter 3 from Office of the Auditor General Manitoba Annual Report to the Legislature.
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Anishinaabe Pedagogy

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rebecca Chartrand
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 35, no. 1, Indigenous Pedagogies Resurgence and Restoration, 2012, pp. 144-162, 221
Description
Discussion on restoring pedagogies of wholeness in Aboriginal education.
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Anthropometric Indices of First Nations Children and Youth on First Entry to Manitoba/Saskatchewan Residential Schools - 1919 to 1953

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
F. J. Paul Hackett
Sylvia Abonyi
Roland F. Dyck
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 75, 2016, p. article no. 30734
Description
Study shows First Nations children entering residential school had normal body mass index and height and weight for age, providing evidence that the nutritional state in First Nation communities was reasonable at that time.
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Antimicrobial Treatment in Diabetic Women with Asymptomatic Bacteriuria

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Godrey K. M. Harding
George G. Zhanel
Lindsay E. Nicolle
Mary Cheang
New England Journal of Medicine, vol. 347, no. 20, November 14, 2002, pp. 1576-1583
Description
Discusses the infection which is common among women with diabetes, and specifically looks at women of Aboriginal ethnic origin.
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Anxiety in Language Learning: Recognition and Prevention

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Paul Proulx
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 18, no. 1, 1991, pp. 53-64
Description

Examines the causes and effects of anxiety on Indigenous students in an university setting, as well as solutions to lower anxiety levels in the classroom.  

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Any Important Form: Louis Riel in Sculpture

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Frances W. Kaye
Prairie Forum, vol. 22, no. 1, Spring, 1997, pp. 103-133
Description
Comments on two controversial 1967 sculptures of Louis Riel and the criticisms by various Métis organizations.
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[Apartheid in Canada? Babb to Visit Peguis Indian Reserve]

Alternate Title
Midday ; March 9, 1987
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Yusuf Saloojee
Louis Stevenson
Valerie Pringle
Description
CBC report concerning an invitation issued by Chief Louis Stevenson to South African Ambassador Babb to visit the Reserve; invitation meant to highlight parallels between Apartheid and living conditions of Aboriginal Canadians. Duration: 6:39.
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Appendix A: Questions for Families, MMIWG Coalition, One-on-One Interviews

Alternate Title
Appendix A: Questions for Families, Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls Coalition, One-on-One Interviews
Families First: A Manitoba Indigenous Approach to Addressing the Issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Joëlle Pastora Sala
Byron Williams]
Description
Questions divided into process and actions. Part of document Families First: A Manitoba Indigenous Approach to Addressing the Issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
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Appendix B: Acknowledging Past Research and Initiatives

Alternate Title
Families First: A Manitoba Indigenous Approach to Addressing the Issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Joëlle Pastora Sala
Byron Williams]
Description
Brief overview of activities relating to missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Part of Families First: A Manitoba Indigenous Approach to Addressing the Issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
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Appendix C: Who is Calling for What?

Alternate Title
Families First: A Manitoba Indigenous Approach to Addressing the Issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Joëlle Pastora Sala
Byron Williams]
Description
Lists names of Indigenous, national and international organizations, municipal and provincial/territorial governments and political parties, who they represent, and whether they were calling for an inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls or some alternate actions. Part of Families First: A Manitoba Indigenous Approach to Addressing the Issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
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Appendix D: Overview of Other Process Recommendations

Alternate Title
Families First: A Manitoba Indigenous Approach to Addressing the Issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Joëlle Pastora Sala
Byron Williams]
Description
Compilation of recommendations from reports of inquiries, committees, and nongovernmental organizations about the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Appendix to Families First: A Manitoba Indigenous Approach to Addressing the Issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
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Appendix E: Summary of Selected Processes

Alternate Title
Families First: A Manitoba Indigenous Approach to Addressing the Issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Joëlle Pastora Sala
Byron Williams]
Description
Lists type of process (commission, inquiry, inquest), report title, catalyst, purpose, recommendations, etc. Part of Families First: A Manitoba Indigenous Approach to Addressing the Issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
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Appendix F: Overview of Existing Processes

Alternate Title
Families First: A Manitoba Indigenous Approach to Addressing the Issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Joëlle Pastora Sala
Byron Williams]
Description
Lists various models that could be used for an inquiry into missing and murdered Aboriginal women. Information on type, explanation and mandate, examples, and potential strengths and weaknesses. Part of Families First: A Manitoba Indigenous Approach to Addressing the Issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
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Appendix Table 2: The Adequacy, Suitability, and Affordability of Off-reserve Status Indian Households, Canada, Provinces and Territories; 2011

Alternate Title
[Appendix Tables for 2011 Census/National Household Survey Housing Conditions Series: Issue 10: The Housing Conditions of Off-reserve Status Indian Households]
[Off-reserve Housing Conditions Online Appendix Tables]
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Description
Source: CMHC (National Household Survey-based housing indicators and data).
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Apples & Indians

Alternate Title
Apples and Indians
First Stories
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Lorne Olson
Description
Humorous look at at the filmmaker Lorne Olson's journey to find his identity. Duration: 5:09.
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An Approach to Community Planning in Aboriginal Settlements

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Wayne Copet
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 12, no. 1, 1992, pp. 37-50
Description
Examines links between traditional and modern planning perspectives, to provide an approach sensitive to community values that is usable by external consultants and the community itself.
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