International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 63, Supplement 2, 2004, pp. 38-40
Description
Discusses strategies to deal with one of the highest youth suicide rates in the world by developing teaching materials to improve coping skills of primary school pupils.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 16, no. 4, Special Issue: In Honor of Simon J. Ortiz, Winter, 2004, pp. 57-60
Description
Examines the theme of responsible advocacy that recurs in the work of Acoma Pueblo author Simon Ortiz.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 57.
The Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 4, no. 1, Special Edition: Value(s) Added: Sharing Voices on Aboriginal CED, Fall, 2004, pp. 34-42
Description
Discusses the evolution of thought concerning solutions to issues faced by communities in Canada.
The Journal of Pediatrics , vol. 145, no. 5, November 2004, pp. 635-640
Description
Study conducted to describe clinical features and hospitalization rates of children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) found they had many health, learning and social needs which needed to be addressed.
Public Policy Paper (Saskatchewan Institute of Public Policy) ; no. 24
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Ian Peach
Description
Discussion of Federal Government's distinctions between on- and off-reserve Aboriginals and how this has affected the distribution of social benefits and programs.
Traces Chief Lelooska’s artistic development as a carver and describes the ways in which Northwest Coast Indian art and cultural tradition were conveyed to people living in or visiting the region during the twentieth century.
Review of play: Chief Shaking Spear Rides Again, or The Taming of the Sioux by Warren Graves.
Includes link to full script and interview with playwright.
Violence Against Women, vol. 10, no. 8, August 2004, pp. 901-916
Description
Looks at a study that identifies the differences between various child maltreatment cases and suggests the development of neglect intervention programs.
Looks at tribal area cases and other area cases to determine if there are any differences. Reports cases are similar in most respects but did find some statistically significant variances.
Child Abuse Prevention Issues, no. 20, Autumn, 2004, pp. 1-39
Description
Reviews legislation and services provided in Canada, United States, Australia and New Zealand, and suggests new approaches to family and community well-being.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health1, vol. 63, Supplement 2, 2004, pp. 189-191
Description
The study revealed the mutation is found in all areas of Greenland with high rates in East and Northwest Greenland, indicating support of routine screening.
Anglican Journal, vol. 130, no. 8, October 2004, p. 7
Description
Government asks for representation at Alternative Dispute Resolution process for former students of residential schools in Saskatchewan and British Columbia.
Indigenous Policy Journal of the Indigenous Studies Network, vol. 15, no. 2, Special International Indigenous Issue, Summer, 2004, p. [?]
Description
Discusses the consequence of neoliberal globalization and the emergence of Indigenous movements that share many similarities.
Access article through table of contents.
Results found that programing was adequate for the Aboriginal community but there were barriers to the overall delivery of sports and recreation programs.
Indigenous Law Journal, vol. 3, no. 1, Fall, 2004, pp. 19-42
Description
Examines the use of history in Indigenous land rights in Australia through a commentary of the High Court's construction of Native title rights in a specific case.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 28, no. 4, 2004, pp. 107-130
Description
A deconstruction of the phrase 'clash of cultures' to show how it hides more than it reveals, oversimplifies issues, disregards the historical realities and why the phrase is used and implications of its use.
Asserts that the dominant cataloguing systems are inadequate for Indigenous material and discusses alternate systems which provide greater accessibility.