New Brunswick

Policies and Procedures: Guidelines for Shelters

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
National Aboriginal Circle Against Family Violence (NACAFV)
Description
Aid for developing all aspects of a policies and procedures manual for development, design, planning and delivery of shelter services.
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Post-Secondary Distance Education in a Contemporary Colonial Context: Experiences of Students in a Rural First Nation in Canada

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jesse Simon
Kevin Burton
Emily Lockhart
Susan O'Donnell
International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, vol. 15, no. 1, February 2014
Description
Based on interviews with members of Elsipogtog First Nation (formerly Big Cove Band) in New Brunswick who had used videoconferencing and online web-based course delivery systems.
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A Primer for Young Children: Applicable to the Indian Language, As Spoken by the Mee-Lee-Ceet Tribe in New Brunswick

Alternate Title
A Primer for Young Children: Applicable to the Indian Language, As Spoken by the Malécite Tribe in New Brunswick
A Primer for Young Children: Applicable to the Indian Language, As Spoken by the Maliseet Tribe in New Brunswick
E-Books
Author/Creator
John Stephens
Description
English translation for Malecite words, published under the patronage of the Honorable Mrs. Manners Sutton.
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R. v. Marshall, [1999] 3 S.C.R. 456

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Supreme Court of Canada
Description
Ruling concluded that there is no existing right to trade in the Treaties of 1760-61 to exempt Donald Marshall from the Federal fisheries regulations.
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Reading the Others: How New Brunswick Anglophones View Acadian and First Nations Cultures

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New Brunswick and Atlantic Studies Research and Development Centre Conference, Town and Country: Exploring Urban and Rural Issues in New Brunswick, June 22nd -23rd, 2007
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jo-Anne Elder
Description
Looks at working intercultural models by examining cultural practices, arts policies and literary and popular writing.
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The Report of the Committee on the Micmac Mission from Nov. 1849 to Oct. 1950

Alternate Title
The Report of the Committee on the Mi'kmaq Mission from Nov. 1849 to Oct. 1950
The Report of the Committee on the Mikmak Mission from Nov. 1849 to Oct. 1950
E-Books
Author/Creator
Micmac Missionary Society
Description
Report of the Micmac Missionary Society, including the organizations constitution that states its main objective as the evangelization and civilization of First Nations people.
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Report on the Mediation of the Metepenagiag Mi'kmaq Nation Hosford Lot and Red Bank Indian Reserve 7 Negotiations

E-Books
Author/Creator
Indians Claims Commission
Description
Ratified on June 2007 and proposed a settlement of $1.4 million in compensation, with authorization to purchase 300 acres of replacement land. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
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Reports on Indian Settlement, &c.

Alternate Title
Extracts from Mr. Perley's Report on the Micmacs
Extracts from Mr. Perley's Report Respecting the Indians on the Saint John
Extracts from the Second Part of the Report of Mr. Perley, Commissioner for Indian Affairs, upon the Micmac Indians and the Lands Reserved for Their Use
E-Books
Author/Creator
[Moses Henry] Perley
Description
"Published by Command".
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Reptile Lore of the Northern Indians

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Frank G. Speck
Journal of American Folklore, vol. 36, no. 141, July-September 1923, pp. 273-280
Description
Author discusses his understanding of the attitudes toward, relationships held, and some stories told about snakes and amphibians.
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Reviving Passamaquoddy: A Community Finds Healing in Its Own Words

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Meg Holladay
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 36, no. 4, Free, Prior, and Informed Consent, December 2012, p. [?]
Description
Discusses Language Keepers project which includes the development and production of a new dictionary, audio recordings, and a video archive of natural group conversations.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 57: Mah-Sos School Gymnasium, Tobique, New Brunswick

Alternate Title
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Description
RCAP 57 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Mah-Sos School Gymnasium in Tobique, New Brunswick. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations by a series of community groups, and individuals on topics including education, women's issues, treaties, and Micmac history. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 57: Opening Prayer and Opening Remarks, Dr. Charles Paul, Georges Erasmus

Alternate Title
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Charles Paul
Description
File contains an opening prayer and opening remarks at the commencement of the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Mah-Sos School Gymnasium, Tobique, New Brunswick, on Monday, November 2, 1992. Dr.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Community Medical Initiatives

Alternate Title
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Description
File contains a portion of the transcript of the National Round Table on Aboriginal Health and Social Issues of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Vancouver, British Columbia. This file contains presentations of four community medical initiatives followed by questions on Day 2.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Andy Von Busse, Alberta Fish and Game Association

Alternate Title
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Andy Von Busse
Description
This file contains a presentation by Andy Von Busse relating to the management of fish and wildlife resources, particularly concerning the unlimited and unregulated hunting and fishing ability of Status and Non-Status Aboriginals. The presenter recommends that individual First Nations should be given a clear authority to make bylaws concerning the management and use of fish and wildlife resources within their boundaries. A question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Bruce MacIntosh, Mayor, City of Campbellton, New Brunswick

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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Bruce MacIntosh
Description
This file contains a presentation by Bruce MacIntosh relating to tourism opportunities with the communities of Restigouche and Pointe a la Croix, Quebec. Sport fishing and a local ski facility are tourism hotspots and MacIntosh wishes to partner with these communities to create further employment and other economic opportunities. James Blanchard, First School District 14, Campbellton, New Brunswick, is introduced as the next speaker.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Chief Roger Augustine, President, Union of New Brunswick Indians

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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Roger Augustine
Description
File contains a presentation by Chief Roger Augustine of the Union of New Brunswick Indians. Augustine delivers a presentation on the history of his people, Constitutional issues, Treaties, self-governance, land claims, and related issues. Following this he discusses land claims and justice models with Commissioner Erasmus.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Chief Stewart Paul, Tobique First Nation

Alternate Title
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Stewart Paul
Description
File contains a presentation by Chief Stewart Paul of the Tobique First Nation. Paul welcomes Commissioners Erasmus and Robinson to Tobique, then proceeds to discuss the history of the First Nation, its part in Pre-Confederation Treaties, the creation of their reserve, its war veterans in numerous global conflicts, notable individuals from Tobique, and some of the economic and social concerns faced by the nation. Paul also elaborates on some of the programming undertaken by the community to deal with these concerns.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Councillor Wayne Nicholas

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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Wayne Nicholas
Description
File contains a presentation by Councillor Wayne Nicholas, of the Tobique First Nation. Nicholas discusses the history of his people and offers his opinion that self-government and self-determination are essential goals today. Following his presentation is a discussion between Nicholas and Commissioner Erasmus on the Tobique land claim.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Tara Perley, Tobique First Nation

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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Tara Perley
Phyllis Barnaby
Description
File contains a presentation by Tara Perley of the Tobique First Nation, and Phyllis Barnaby of the Burnt Church Band on issues facing Aboriginal post-secondary students. Perley discusses suicide rates and concerns, while Barnaby focuses on funding concerns. Following their respective presentations is a discussion between the presenters and Commissioners Erasmus and Robinson on post-secondary education issues.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Wendall Nicholas and Mae Perley, Tobique First Nation

Alternate Title
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Wendall Nicholas
Mae Perley
Description
File contains a presentation by Wendall Nicholas and Mae Perley on behalf of the Tobique First Nation. Nicholas and Perley discuss ideas and issues related to accommodating and providing services for disabled people on the First Nation's territory. Following the presentation Commissioners Robinson and Erasmus make some comments.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation for St. Basil First Nation, Floyd Bernard for Chief Richard Wallace

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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Richard Wallace
Description
File contains a presentation by the St. Basil First Nation, Floyd Bernard on behalf of Chief Richard Wallace. Bernard discusses many of the problems of his small community, mainly a lack of adequate infrastructure and service (such as Police and Fire services) provisions. File also contains a conversation between Erasmus and Bernard on these issues, as well as the purpose of the Royal Commission.
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The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Brian J. Francis
Description
Documentary explains the spiritual significance of the pipe, sweat lodge, four gates, tree of life and the other aspects of the dance. Duration: 69:22.
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A Scan of Key Knowledge Holders, Resources and Activities in Atlantic Region Post-Secondary Institutions That Can Support Capacity Building in the First Nations Fisheries [Phase I]

Alternate Title
AAEDIRP Fisheries Project 2011-2014
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Darryl MacKenzie
Description
Report conducted to support First Nations fisheries in the Atlantic region and provide information to potential students by identifying support services, college programming, research centres, reports and projects.
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A Scan of Key Knowledge Holders, Resources and Activities in the Atlantic Region Universities, First Nations and Other Organizations Who Can support Capacity Building in the First Nation Fisheries, Phase II

Alternate Title
Atlantic Aboriginal Economic Development Integrated Research Program, AAEDIRP Fisheries Project 2011-2014
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kathy E. Spencer
Thomas A. Gill
Description
Investigates challenges, opportunities and approaches for fostering research and developing collaborations.
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