Manitoba

A survey conducted on a Manitoba reserve led to the development of a treatment program based on community standards.

Individuals on trial had participated in the Battle of Seven Oaks.

Looks at policing, prosecution, corrections, and provides recommendations and literature review.

Looks at how early missionaries influenced Aboriginal children through the education and guidance of the Roman Catholic church.

Claim involving the illegal expropriation of reserve land had been accepted for negotiation under the Specific Claims Policy. This report summarizes the mediation process involved in reaching a settlement after Indian Claims Commission (ICC) was asked to assist in negotiations. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) stating the Crown had not fulfilled its obligation under Treaty 1 to set apart land for the Band. An agreement was successfully reached and ratified. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Review was triggered when a fourteen year girl from Little Grand Rapids First Nation hung herself in a garage in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She was in the care of the Agency, which had placed her in the city. Both service delivery and operations were examined.

Book review of: Reporting the Resistance by J.M. Bumsted.

Found that students having a larger number of protective factors were more likely to learn science in the way described by the collateral learning theory.

Community Health Sciences Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Manitoba, 2010.

Discusses appropriate measurement of costs and benefits of resource development, Aboriginal self-determination over economic development, and the potential of revenue sharing to producing viable Aboriginal economies. Looks at four case studies: hydro-electric projects in Northern Manitoba; military use of land in Nunavik; oil and gas development in Alberta; and resource development in Saskatchewan.

Teacher's resource for Grades 5 and 8 utilizes the poem “Water/El Agua, video The Story of Bottled Water, and the article No Running Water by Helen Fallding to explore issues surrounding the environment, the impact of human behavior on it, and the role of the public engagement in maintaining healthy, sustainable ecosystems.

Teacher resource for Grades 5 and 8 utilizes the poem Water/El Agua by Jorge Argueta, video The Story of Bottled Water, and article No Running Water by Helen Fallding to explore issues surrounding the environment, the impact of human behaviour, and how we can maintain healthy and sustainable ecosystems.

Using interviews to create an overview of the experiences of Indigenous people living with tuberculosis and the impact of isolation policies.

Responses based on consultations with 42 First Nations women regarding options presented by the Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada.

Argues that sentencing circles are more effective and meaningful than Western justice. Looks at the Hollow Water sentencing circle's revival in response to widespread crime in the community. Scroll down to page 12 to read article.

Looks at the program Promoting Life Skills for Aboriginal Youth (PLAY) which is focused helping youth gain skills to become leaders in their communities.

Looks at the need for developing community-based preventive and treatment programs to reduce the incidence of nursing caries.

Focuses on the areas of system, community, organization, and practice. Each section includes key points and recommendations. Material presented as exhibit 42 from the Phoenix Sinclair Inquiry.

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.

Introduction to book reviews of As Their Natural Resources Fail and Northern Aboriginal Communities: Economies and Development.

Describes personal journey of discovery for a Manitoba Mennonite working in a cross-cultural environment.

In letter, Riel extols the virtues of the Métis. Text in French.

Riel and his Council at Red River, 1869-1870.

Guide to accompany film, Riel Country. Target audience is high school.

Excerpt by Charles R. Tuttle from the book History of Manitoba describing how Riel was persuaded to leave the province.

On-line tour of the Métis leader's family home. Provides links to history of the Métis, biography of Louis Riel and visitor information.

Discusses the motive behind British troops being positioned to end the Red River Colony disorders at a time when such actions went against policy.

Play script.

2nd edition.

Study found correlation between registered Indian status and increased risk for reactivation, particularly if the initial incidence was severe.

Individual Interdisciplinary Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Manitoba, 2001.

Study, which used a sample from Manitoba to determine the validity of Manitoba Risk-Needs Scale, developed for the non-Aboriginal population, found that when applied to Aboriginal offenders, many of the predictors of recidivism were the same.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Manitoba, 1986.

Entry from October 19th, 1820 concerning Fort Wedderburn and the close proximity of the rival North West Company's post.

Excavations at three sites in east central Saskatchewan have produced assemblages used to describe the River House complex.

Book review of: The Road to the Rapids by Robert J. Coutts.

A painted overhang at Kipahigan Lake, Manitoba. [Group to South]

Study analyzed dynamic risk factors associated with offenders who committed their most serious offences in large cities, small cities or rural communities as well whether these factors are more pronounced in Aboriginal population

Examines the transitions in governance in the territories and Northern provincial regions; and discusses the accomplishments, challenges and opportunities facing organizations in Northern communities.