Nova Scotia

Thesis (M.A.)--Dalhousie University, 2015.

Looks at data from health researchers, research ethics board representatives, financial services administrators and Mi'kmaw community health directors.

Review essay on: The True Spirit and Original Intent of Treaty 7 by Treaty 7 Elders and Tribal Council with Walter Hildebrandt, Sarah Carter, and Dorothy First Rider. Bounty and Benevolence: A History of Saskatchewan Treaties by Arthur J. Ray, Jim Miller, and Frank Tough. Mi'kmaq Treaties on Trial: History, Land, and Donald Marshall Junior by William C. Wicken.

Looks at the success of the Mi'kmaw Kina'matneyway, education authority and self-governance in education. Increased graduation rates reflect success of model.

Special Indivdualized Program Thesis (Ph.D.)--Concordia University, 2011.

"National publication for the Indians of Canada". Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.

National publication for the Indians of Canada." Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record. Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.

"National publication for the Indians of Canada". Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record. Articles reflect the attitudes and polices of the time.

"National publication for the Indians of Canada". Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record. Articles reflect the attitudes and polices of the time.

"National publication for the Indians of Canada". Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record. Articles reflect the attitudes and polices of the time.

"National publication for the Indians of Canada". Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record. Articles reflect the attitudes and polices of the time.

"National publication for the Indians of Canada". Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record. Articles reflect the attitudes and polices of the time.

"National publication for the Indians of Canada". Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record. Articles reflect the attitudes and polices of the time.

"National publication for the Indians of Canada." Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record . Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.

"National publication for the Indians of Canada". Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record. Articles reflect the attitudes and polices of the time.

"National publication for the Indians of Canada". Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record. Articles reflect the attitudes and polices of the time.

"National publication for the Indians of Canada". Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record. Articles reflect the attitudes and polices of the time.

"National publication for the Indian of Canada". Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decision. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record. Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.

Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Trent University, 2008.

Looks at Indigenous social enterprise in its current state and historical context, gender leadership, and the importance of culture as an element in the “quadruple bottom line”. Also provides three case studies: Membertou Band, Osoyoos Indian Band, and Native Canadian Centre of Toronto.

Presents findings and recommendations of a study which investigated the working life of Aboriginal nurses.

Examines Roque Roldán Ortiga’s six criteria for judging the quality of a particular land and resources rights regime with regards to Indigenous governments; and looks at how those criteria can be used to measure the degree to which Aboriginal peoples in Canada have been successful with their struggle to have of their land, resource and other rights recognized.

Broadcast discusses after-effects of ruling in the Donald Marshall, Jr. case and concerns about aggressive lobster fishing. Includes synopsis and "Did You Know?" section. Duration: 7:30.

Brief document discusses female leadership in the community, with a focus on Sharon Bernard, principal of Membertou Elementary School, and her efforts to introduce culture-based education. Accompanied by video directed by Catherine Martin. (Duration: 20:29).

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Dalhousie University, 2014.

Looks at emerging concepts for post-secondary science project at Cape Breton University.

Looks at the efforts to bridge scientific knowledges from Indigenous and western worldviews for the purposes of science education, science research, science applications, and science outreach for youth and the community.

Statistics on Indigenous representation in the labour force, and comparison of equalized participation rates and type of employment in each of the provinces and territories.

Political Science Thesis (M.A.)--The University of New Brunswick, 2001.

Discusses a project to empower women to become independent of domestic violence through mutual help groups and building a network of co-operation among social agencies and community-based organizations.

Discusses a questionnaire created to study Aboriginal youth resilience and the issues faced during the research gathering stage.

Looks at a community practitioner-based approach using library skills to link services to community needs. Based on Community-Led Libraries: Working Together With Your Community, CLA Conference, 2008.

Summarizes the child-first principle, raises questions about the Federal Government's interpretation and implementation of the policy, and gives brief description of the Maurina Beadle and Pictou Landing Band Council v. Attorney General of Canada case.

Looks at systems in four provinces (Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia and Manitoba) and England. One section specific to Aboriginal children.

Suggests residential school survivor stories should be model for understanding the living legacy of schools rather than government's attitude of putting past experiences behind us.

Looks at Aboriginal title with focus on the Supreme Court of Canada decisions in R. v. Marshall and R. v. Bernard.

Teacher's manual for senior grades.

Looks at two learning communities: Integrative Science at Cape Breton University and Collaborative Environmental planning initiative for Bras d'Or Lakes Ecosystem in Cape Breton. Paper from Learning Communities As a Tool in Natural Resource Management. Proceedings of workshop held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, November 4-5, 2005.

Discusses relationships between exposure to violence, post-traumatic stress and alcohol misuse among Mi'kmaq youth in Nova Scotia, and looks at the collaborative work which is being done in the community to identify ways to respond to some of these problems.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia, 2002.

Film profiles similarities and differences of artists by looking at sources of inspiration. Duration: 41:11. Accompanying material: Study Guide.

Guide to accompany film, Kwa'nu'te': Micmac and Maliseet Artists. Contains questions for discussion, section on the Micmac Petroglyph's, importance of spiritual influence and artists of Native ancestry.

Educational Foundations Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2015.

Description of doctoral research about the midlife health experiences of women in Nova Scotia.