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Native Activist's Grandson Charged in Her Killing

Articles » General
Author/Creator
James Bradshaw
The Globe and Mail, January 1, 2008, p. A4
Investigation following the death of Mi'kmaq activist Nora Bernard, who filed the first class action lawsuit against the residential school system.
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[Native Reserves: The East, 1902]

Alternate Title
Historical Atlas of Canada ; v. 2, plate 32
Historical Atlas of Canada Online Learning Project
National Perspectives: Native Canada
Native of Reserves of Canada to 1902
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
[Byron Moldofsky
Mariange Beaudry
Chris Brackley
Mark Suarez]
Listed by location/treaty name; table shows reserve name and number, year of initial grant, ethno-linguistic group and linguistic family, hectares and square acres in year of grant, and in 1902. Table created from information found in The Historical Atlas of Canada, v. 2 edited by R. Louis Gentilcore ; Geoffrey J. Matthews, cartographer and designer
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Negotiating Aboriginal & Treaty Rights

Alternate Title
Native Awareness Days 2005
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Bruce Wildsmith
Lead lawyer in the Marshall and Bernard cases speaks about past court decisions as they pertain to the negotiation process taking place in Nova Scotia. Duration: 1:19:47.
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Netukulimk Past and Present: Míkmaw Ethics and the Atlantic Fishery

Alternate Title
Netukulimk Past and Present: Mi'kmaq Ethics and the Atlantic Fishery
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Russel Lawrence Barsh
Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 37, no. 1, Spring, 2002, pp. 15-43
Discusses Míkmaw treaty hunting, fishing and trading rights and self regulation of fishing.
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New Familiar Abenakis and English Dialogues: The First Vocabulary Ever Published in the Abenakis Language ...

Alternate Title
New Familiar Abenakis and English Dialogues: The First Ever Published on the Grammatical System
New Familiar Abnakis and English Dialogues: The First Vocabulary Ever Published in the Abnakis Language ...
E-Books
Author/Creator
Joseph Laurent
"Comprising: the Abenakis alphabet, the key to the pronunciation and many grammatical explanations, also synoptical illustrations showing the numerous modifications of the Abenakis verb, &c. : to which is added the etymology of Indian names of certain localities, rivers, lakes, &c., &c."
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A New Paleo-Indian Site in the State of Maine

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Richard Michael Gramly
Kerry Rutledge
American Antiquity, vol. 46, no. 2, April 1981, pp. 354-361
Tools are identical to those of the Debert site in Nova Scotia.
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Nova Francia: or The Description of that Part of Nevv France, Which is One Continent with Virginia: Described in the Three Late Voyages and Plantation Made by Monsieur de Monts, Monsieur du Pont-Graué, and Monsieur de Poutrincourt, into the Countries Called by the Frenchmen La Cadie, Lying to the Southwest of Cape Breton. Together with an Excellent Seuerall Treatie of All the Commodities of the Said Countries, and Maners of the Naturall Inhabitants of the Same.

Alternate Title
Histoire de la Nouvelle-France. English. Selections
E-Books
Author/Creator
[Marc Lescarbot]
Translated from the French into English by P.E. (Evondelle)
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Nursing in First Nations and Inuit Communities in Atlantic Canada

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jennifer L. Dobbelsteyn
The Canadian Nurse, vol. 102, no. 4, April 2006, pp. 32-35
Argues that addressing the health care needs in Inuit and First Nations communities requires an understanding of the cultural richness of the people and an ability to see things from another perspective.
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On Reserve Status Indian Voter Participation in the Maritimes

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
David Bedford
Sidney Pobihushchy
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 15, no. 2, 1995, pp. 255-278
Reviews First Nation voter turnout for federal, provincial and First Nation elections and compares patterns to those of other voters.
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Oral Histories: [Personal Histories of Some Mi'kmaq People]

Alternate Title
Oral Histories: Personal Histories of Some Micmac People
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Kevin Sack
William G. Paul
Cecile Marr
Wilfred Prosper
Daniel J. Stevens
Annie Claire Googoo
Florence Dennis
Elders of various Mi'kmaq communities share their stories and history.
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The Paq'tnkek Mi'kmaq and Ka't (American Eel): A Case Study of Cultural Relations, Meanings, and Prospects

Alternate Title
The Paq'tnkek M'ikmaq and Kat (American Eel) A Case Study of Cultural Relations, Meanings, and Prospects
The Paq'tnkek Micmac and Ka't (American Eel): A Case Study of Cultural Relations, Meanings, and Prospects
The Paq'tnkek Mik'maq and Ka't (American Eel): A Case Study of Cultural Relations, Meanings, and Prospects
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Anthony Davis
John Wagner
Kerry Prosper
Mary Jane Paulette
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 24, no. 2, 2004, pp. 357-388
Provides a review of the culturally important relationship the Mi'kmaq share with the American eel, including for food, ceremonial practices, medicinal purposes, and traditional relations of reciprocity.
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Peace and Friendship: Living with the Land

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey

Interviews conducted with Alan Syliboy, Albert Marshall, Michelle Marshall-Johnson, Catherine Anne Martin, Morgan Toney, Gerald Gloade, and Michelle Syliboy.

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The Persistence and Creativity of Canadian Aboriginal Newspapers

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Joel Demay
Canadian Journal of Communication, vol. 18, no. 1, [Muted Voices: Canadian Communications Disputes], Winter, 1993, pp. [89-100]
Looks at the state of Aboriginal newspapers after the cancellation of the Native Communications Program and discusses the survival strategies used by the Aboriginal Press.
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Policies and Procedures: Guidelines for Shelters

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
National Aboriginal Circle Against Family Violence (NACAFV)
Aid for developing all aspects of a policies and procedures manual for development, design, planning and delivery of shelter services.
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Preconditions Leading to Market Housing on Reserve

Alternate Title
Research Highlight (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Research Highlight. Socio-economic Series ; 09-011
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Summary of study involving eight First Nations communities selected on the basis of innovative approaches to promoting home ownership and developing support programs. A minimum of six interviews was conducted at each site with community leaders, housing professionals and home owners.
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Presentation by Alex Christmas, President of the Union of Nova Scotia Indians

Alternate Title
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Alex Christmas
File contains a presentation by Alex Christmas, President of the Union of Nova Scotia Indians. Christmas discusses federal Indian policy, the Constitution, and the need for Aboriginal self-government. Following the presentation is a discussion between Christmas and Commissioner George Erasmus regarding the self-governance for the Micmac people.
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Presentation by Alex Denny, Grand Captain of Micmac Grand Council

Alternate Title
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Alex Denny
File contains a presentation by Alex Denny, Grand Captain of Micmac Grand Council. Denny discusses the Simon case, Education policy, the Indian Act, and his people's desire for self-government. Following the presentation is a discussion between Denny and Georges Erasmus on the possibilities for Micmac self-government.
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Presentation by Blair Paul, Membertou Reserve

Alternate Title
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Blair Paul
File contains a presentation by Blair Paul of the Membertou First Nation. Paul, a social worker from Sydney, Nova Scotia, addresses what he sees as the roots of Aboriginal social problems in Canada. In his report Paul discusses intergenerational failed policies by the government of Canada which have disenfranchised and alienated Aboriginal peoples.
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Presentation by Rita Joe

Alternate Title
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Rita Joe
File contains a presentation by Rita Joe regarding her experiences as an author and educator. Joe discusses history, culture, and the need for Micmac curriculum to be developed.
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