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Welcome To Deschambault Lake

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Graham Guest (photographer)
Department Of Northern Saskatchewan (photographer)
Description
Community profile of Deschambault Lake. Page one: four pictures, a sign saying 'Welcome To Deschambault Lake', a photo of Band Counsellor Cornelius Ballentyne, a picture of AMNSIS local president Larry Beatty, and the industrial arts area in the new school. Page two, a photograph of the local sawmill.
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Wellness Interventions for Indigenous Communities in the United States: Examplars for Action Research

Alternate Title
APA Handbook of Community Psychology: Vol. 2. Methods For Community Research and Action for Diverse Groups and Issues
APA Handbooks in Psychology Series
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Joseph P. Gone
William E. Hartmann
Mallory G. Sprague
Description
Chapter 30 in book: APA Handbook of Community Psychology: Vol. 2. Methods For Community Research and Action for Diverse Groups and Issues edited by Meg A. Bond, Christopher B. Keys and Irma Serrano-Garcia. Presents perspectives from across cultures.
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The West Coast (Nootka) People

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Alan D. McMillan
BC Studies, no. 62, 1984, pp. 68-71
Description
Book review of: The West Coast (Nootka) People by E. Y. Arima. Scroll down to page 68 to read review.
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What Are Warrior Societies?

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Taiaiake Alfred
Lana Lowe
New Socialist, no. 58, Special Issue on Indigenous Resurgence, Sept-Oct 2006, pp. 4-8
Description
Looks at the Mohawk Warrior Society, Red Power movement and the West Coast Warrior Society. Scroll down to page 4 to read article.
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What is an Educated Person? Definitions of and Motivations For Educational Achievement Among Members of the Piikani Nation

Alternate Title
What is an Educated Person? Definitions of and Motivations For Educational Achievement Among Members of the Peigan Nation
What is an Educated Person? Definitions of and Motivations For Educational Achievement Among Members of the Pii'kani Nation
What is an Educated Person? Definitions of and Motivations For Educational Achievement Among Members of the Pikani Nation
What is an Educated Person? Definitions of and Motivations For Educational Achievement Among Members of the Pikuni Nation
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
William Ramp
Kirby Smith
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 24, no. 1, 2004, pp. 65-89
Description
Examines the framing and definition of "education" by members of the Pii'kani Nation interviewed for a study about their reasons for pursuing educational opportunities.
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What is Community Development?

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Jaunita Sherwood
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 23, no. 2, March/April 1999, pp. 7-8
Description
Describes how researchers can and should work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to jointly find solutions to community problems.
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What It Takes to Support a Loved One with FASD: A Photovoice Project for the CanFASD Research Network Family Advisory Committee

Alternate Title
What It Takes to Support a Loved One with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dorothy Reid
Simon Laplante
Ray Marnoch
Tammy Roberts
Jennifer Noah ... [et al.]
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 13, no. 2, Special Audiovisual Edition, 2019, p. [14]
Description
Caregivers supporting a family member with FASD speak about their experiences, challenges, and resiliency. What it Takes... Duration: 10:19
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Whatever Happened to the Kanakas?

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jean Barman
The Beaver, vol. 77, no. 6, December/January 1997, pp. 12-?
Description
Describes the settlement history of Indigenous Hawaiians in the Pacific Northwest.
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Who Are We? Reflections on Healthy Communities and Economies

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Wanda Wuttunee
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 2, no. 2, Special Issue on Gaming, Winter, 2002, pp. 3-4
Description
Discusses perspectives of Kevin Gover on the culture of Aboriginal peoples and the responsibility to build strong communities.
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Why are Some Children Left Out? Factors Barring Canadian Children From Participating in Extracurricular Activities

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Li Xu
Anne H. Gauthier
Lisa Strohschein
Canadian Studies in Population, vol. 36, no. 3-4, pp. 325-345
Description
Information from the Canadian National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth looks at family income, neighborhood environment, and demographic characteristics and parental preferences.
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Why Make Movies?: Some Atikamekw Answers

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Catherine Laurent Sedillot
Post Script, vol. 29, no. 3, Indian Cinema, Summer, 2010, pp. 70-[?]
Description
Focuses on the Wapikoni Mobile Media project with residents from Atikamekw Manawan Reserve and how they engage in media production.
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Widening the Circle: Collaborative Research for Mental Health Promotion in Native Communities

Alternate Title
Culture & Mental Health Research Unit Report ; no. 8
Widening the Circle: Developing Partnerships for Aboriginal Mental Health Conference 1997
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Caroline Oblin
Laurence J. Kirmayer
Elisapie Tookalak
Laverne Gervais-Contois
Liesel Urtnowski ... [et al.]
Culture & Mental Health Research Unit Report
Description
Proceedings of conference which focused on assessment of current programs in communities, efficacy of program types and how research can improve services and prevention.
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