British Columbia

Sociology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Manitoba, 2000.

"Lists and summarizes materials on the Tahltan language, including linguistic and anthropological research papers, dictionaries, collections of stories and teaching materials".

Indigenous Language Revitalization Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Victoria, 2016.

Overview of the history and research conducted by ethnographers in British Columbia.

Presents a critical history of research on the oral traditions and the legacy of the Boas collection.

Study of Tsilhqot’in Nation v. B.C. in terms of anthropological testimony and its interpretation by the courts. Case involved forestry practices and resource extraction.

First Nations Studies (M.A.)--The University of Northern British Columbia, 2008

Thesis (M.A.)--Western Washington University, 2009.

Discusses methodology of the study and usage rates compared to the overall population.

Investigates the community of Fort George, British Columbia and its attempts to increase their reputation by seeking to secure a provincial government officer, constable and jail.

Suggests that scholars need to understand the ties between colonialism and the enumeration of Aboriginal peoples in order to interpret census data.

Source: CMHC (National Household Survey-based housing indicators and data).

59 tables. Access full report.

Counselling Psychology Thesis (M.A.)--The University of British Columbia, 1999

Book review of: Making Native Space: Colonialism, Resistance, and Reserves in British Columbia by Cole Harris. Comments by Cole about the review also included.

Describes an outline of appropriate engagement used in a study conducted in Takla Landing, British Columbia and looks at how it can be used to work with other Aboriginal communities to improve and promote health.

Discusses various aspects of appropriation: historical and modern methods, justifications given, political implications, current legal framework and proposals for protection.

Archaeology Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 2000.

Reports on an archaeological survey done to define areas in 1968 and sites tested in Kwatna Inlet in 1969.

Uses radio-carbon dating to investigate the hypothesis that two volcanic events forced displacement and migration of Athapaskan speakers in Alaska, British Columbia, and the Yukon.

Archaeology Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 2008.

Brief overview of Kwantlen Polytechnic University's Applied Archaelogy Project at four sites that were significant in hostilities between American miners and the Nlaka'pamux.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Washington State University, 1982.

Archaeology Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 1996.

Looks at the Thompson and Lillooet Indians and investigation of Lochnore-Nesikep an area, midway between Lytton and Lillooet.

Forms part of Memoirs of the American Museum of Natural History ; v. 2 (p. [401]-442, 26 plates and index to vol. 2).

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Washington, 2005.

Summary of study which investigated interrelationship between health and housing. Lists challenges, traditional solution, potential present-day solution, and examples of how some communities have met the challenge. Highlights from research report of same name.

Document covers cases from the second half of the twentieth century, specifically in the 1960s.

Discusses the role archival material plays in common law and the consolidation of state power, and questions whether this circumscribes the courts’ ability to address historical injustices. Uses the case of R v Van der Peet to illustrate two different approaches to the question of Aboriginal title. Refers to cases: R v Van der Peet Delgamuukw v British Columbia

Argues that gender specific strategies must be used, looks at the frequency of local health care visits and finds three major problems in the health care system including lack of confidentiality.

From: Transactions of the Royal Society of Canada, Section II, 1892.

First Nations Studies Thesis (M.A.)--The University of Northern British Columbia, 2006.

Book review of: Art of the Northern Tlingit by Aldona Jonaitis.

Geography Thesis (Ph.D.)--Queen's University, 2007.

Book review of: Artifacts of the Northwest Coast Indians by Hilary Stewart. Scroll down to page 79 to read review.

Director of the Bill Holm Centre for the Study of Northwest Coast Art speaks about the works of Holm and Charles Edenshaw, and the problems associated with attribution and authenticity. Duration: 31:20.

Interview with the Aboriginal artist who designed the medals for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Episode of the CBC radio program Trailbreakers which aired January 19, 2012. Duration 25:00.

Discusses the Gitksan artist.

First presentation discusses dance groups which perform both traditional and modern works and decolonizing the field of art history. Second presentation discusses resilience as demonstrated by women weavers, with a focus on octopus bags created by artist Shgen Doo Tan George. Third presentation discusses the two house posts carved for the Burke Museum as replacements for the originals which had been repatriated. Duration: 1:25:12.

Four artists discuss their work, its relationship to their culture, and using traditional subjects and motifs in new, inventive ways which challenge expectations about what constitutes Northwest Coast art. Duration: 1:14:15.

Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 2007.

History Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 2005.

Describes immovable architectural features of semi-subterranean dwellings.