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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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"Wig Wams of Indians on the Prairies", "View of Indian Camp ground"

Images » Photographs
Description
2 photographic processes of same image (one black and white, the other sepia toned). Indian encampment on top of hill at Battleford, in sight of Government House. In the photo 5 youths, one infant in mossbag and three adults. Two teepees and Red River cart also in image.
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Winter in Lingit Aani Brings Magpies and Ravens

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ernestine Hayes
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 21, no. 3, Fall, 2009, pp. 90-94
Description
Reflects on lessons learned from the authors' grandmother, such as watching and learning from spiders. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 90.
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WIPO-UNEP Study on the Role of Intellectual Property Rights in the Sharing of Benefits Arising From the Use of Biological Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge

Alternate Title
WIPO Study ; no. 4
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Anil K. Gupta
Description
Uses three case studies to show the inadequacies in sharing arrangements for traditional knowledge holders regarding the use of biological and genetic resources and the restrictions of using existing intellectual property frameworks.
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Within the Hidden Epidemic: Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV/AIDS Among American Indians Indians and Alaska Natives

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Carol E. Kaufman
Laura Shelby
Debra J. Mosure
Jeanne Marrazzo
David Wong ... [et al.]
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, vol. 34, no. 5, May 2007, pp. 1-11
Description
Reviews causes, transmission and prevention programs for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV/AIDS. Recommends incorporating frameworks of existing health and healing into prevention programs, increasing local involvement and cultural content and further research for STDs.
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The Yana Indians

Alternate Title
University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology ; v.13, no.2
E-Books
Author/Creator
T. T. Waterman
Description
Part of: University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology, vol. 13, (pp35-102).
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The Yukon Relief Expedition and the Journal of Carl Johan Sakariassen; Arctic Justice: On Trial for Murder, Pond Inlet, 1923; Arctic Migrants, Arctic Villagers: The Transformation of Inuit Settlement in the Central Arctic

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Peter Collings
Canadian Historical Review, vol. 85, no. 2, June 2004, pp. 367-372
Description
Book reviews of 3 books: The Yukon Relief Expedition and the Journal of Carl Johan Sakariassen edited by V.R. Rausch and D.L. Baldwin. Arctic Justice by Shelagh D. Grant. Arctic Migrants, Arctic Villagers by David Damas.
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Yumba Days

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Judy Kelly
Aboriginal History, vol. 23, 1999, pp. 140-143
Description
Book review of: Yumba Days by Herb Wharton. Review located by scrolling to page 140.
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Yurok Geography

Alternate Title
University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology ; v.16, no.5
E-Books
Author/Creator
T. T. Waterman
Description
Part of: University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology, vol. 16, (pp177-314).
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