Media & Communication

Aboriginals involved in the media discuss their experiences, present day issues, and possible future directions. Duration: 1:00:01.

American Indian Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of California, Los Angeles, 2012.

Discusses the misappropriation of Native American-inspired designs, the blog and online boutique created to educate the public and connect Native designers with customers.

Presents literature review regarding the issues that poor communication cause for the health outcomes of Aboriginal people in Australia. NOTE: pdf displays incorrect information (vol. 30 no.6 November/December 2006)

Seven photocopied newspaper articles relating to the Dene Declaration passed in 1975. Article subjects include a draft of the Dene Declaration, the Dene Manifesto, and a statement from Chief Frank T'seleie of Fort Good Hope, NWT.

Historical note:

Deschambault Lake Develops Ski Slope One picture of residents, one picture of ski chalet.

Project engaged Elders, First Nations patients, care-providers, and researchers to create a community-based, participatory research project which functions within the OCAP (ownership, control, access and possession) research principles. Researchers found that the collaborative approach allowed greater understanding of the complexity of diabetes, and a focus on strengths-based interventions.

Looks at building educator capacity for media. Chapter from Proceedings of the IDEAS: Designing for Innovation edited by M. Takeuchi, A. P. Preciado Babb and J. Lock.

Health Sciences Thesis (Ph.D.)--Australian Catholic University, 2015.

Culture, Communication and Media Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Kwazulu-Natal, 2005.

Looks at a web site, HealthInfoNet, which is designed for people with common interests to easily share information regarding the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians.

Looks at an educational tool developed for health promotion and prevention of a blinding infectious disease prevalent in Australia.

Communications Sciences and Disorders Thesis (Ph.D.)--McGill University, 1999.

Radio, Television, and Film Thesis (Ph.D.)--Northwestern University, 1985.

File contains correspondence from the Eskimo Affairs Committee thanking John Diefenbaker for his appearance, along with the Minister of Northern Affairs, at their meeting.

Looks at Colleen Whiten's feminist art installation, Seducing the Receiver (1994-1995) in relation to the Paul Bernardo and John Crawford murder cases.

Journalism and Communication Thesis (MJ)--Carleton University, 2016.

Looks at how technical infrastructures, social relationships, policies and procedures, and human resource capacities combine to support community data management.

Database is a collection of news media responses to and representations of the schools since the Canadian government's official apology in 2008. Authors describe their approach to archival description and outline how project members and "guest taggers" describe, organize and display records to promote decolonization.

Looks at initiatives for broadband development for First Nations populations focusing on barriers facing rural and remote communities.

Includes discussion of policy and training issues, technological developments and future directions, as well as case studies and recommendations.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2022.

Comments on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action report which calls for the integration of Indigenous Knowledge and teaching methods into the curriculum and provides better preparation of teachers to deliver Indigenous content.

White paper asserts that peer-to-peer and inter-institutional networks can be used, with international systems, to reduce the digital divide.

Argues that there are American Indian authors, writers, and poets, often unrecognized, and that there are very few courses to take that cover their works.

Informational publication on the progress of the Church of England's missionary work in Canada. Includes maps of the Diocese of Athabasca and of aerial routes into northern Canada. Also some scenic images of the Diocese. Includes images of a confirmation service and various group photos.

Historical note:

In 1955 the Church of England in Canada became the Anglican Church of Canada.

Informational publication on the progress of the Church of England's missionary work in Canada. Includes a map of the Diocese of Caledonia and some scenic images of the Diocese. Includes images of churches and various group photos.

Historical note:

In 1955 the Church of England in Canada became the Anglican Church of Canada.

Informational publication on the progress of the Church of England's missionary work in Canada. Includes a map of the Diocese of Edmonton and some scenic images of the Diocese. Includes images of churches and various group photos.

Historical note:

In 1955 the Church of England in Canada became the Anglican Church of Canada.

Comments on media coverage of Aboriginal people which portrays negative stereotypes and images. Chapter one from The Media Gaze: Representations of Diversities in Canada.

Mass Communications Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Pennsylvania State University, 2007.

Book review of: Discourses of Domination by Frances Henry and Carol Tator.

Authors argue that a more balanced portrayal of cancer risks appearing in ethnic minority print media may contribute to increased awareness and possibly preventive screening behaviors.

Project goal was to address two problems: patients who did not start or discontinued medication; and those who did follow up on a referral to behavioral health provider. Reports user feedback on the iPad-based Depression Management Decision Support Tool (DM-DST) which was developed.

An account of the founding of the Dominion Telegraph system in Saskatchewan.

A photograph in a scrap book (A-792-2) that appears alongside the same photograph as it appeared in a North Battleford newspaper on 7 January 1954. Part of the caption reads: "The youngsters pictured above added much to the festivities by dancing an Indian pow wow for him. From left to right they are Douglas Awasis, Raymond Pete, Edgar Pete and Gordon Angus" Santa is played by Charlie Beattie.

This folder contains Dr. Stewart's correspondence with private citizens, a Saskatchewan Land Titles official, University of Saskatchewan President Walter Murray, and A.S. Morton relating to accumulating information about the Northwest Resistance. Also included is a list of members of the Saskatchewan Legislature from 1905-1924 and a list of members of the North West Territories Council from 1877-1905.

Historical note:

Dr. A.B. Stewart acted as coroner for the Royal North West Mounted Police and had a medical practice at Duck Lake, Saskatchewan in the late 1800s-early 1900s.

Consists of an interview that provides a brief account of the settlement of disputes.

A book containing Indian Agent's ledgers from the Duck Lake agency for 1885-1889, and 1921-1929. The first half of this ledger is "Issues to Destitute Settlers" (Mrs. Gabriel Dumont and others connected to the 1885 Uprising are included); the second half is a calendar of outgoing correspondence.

Historical note:

Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.

A ledger containing a detailed calendar of outgoing correspondence from the [Duck Lake Agency.] Correspondence subjects include medical and school admissions, building and housing construction, and grocery, stationery and agricultural purchases. This ledger contains information relating to private and legal matters of individuals, therefore only a small sample of pages is available for viewing.

Historical note:

Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.

This file contains correspondence and two photographs showing the Duck Lake, Saskatchewan home of Charlie Lovilette, police scout. On backs of photographs: "Duck Lake Sask. / Charlie Lovilettes house / Built in 1891 or 1892 / Police Scout." The letter is from the Glenbow-Alberta Institute returning the photographs to Harold Nelson Woodsworth, who was then stationed in Ottawa.

Historical note:

Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.

Reports on developments using e-mail to enhance patient-physician contact in order to improve health care delivery in Greenland.

Website includes current and past issues of the online version of the news publication covering a wide range of topics including editorials by Winona Wheeler.

Review essay of: Cultural Narratives: Textuality and Performance in American Culture before 1900 edited by Sandra M. Gustafson and Caroline F. Sloat; Early Native Literacies in New England: A Documentary and Critical Anthology edited by Kristina Bross and Hilary E. Wyss.

Introductory article to current issue reporting on the launch of the National Indigenous Research and Knowledges Network (NIRAKN).

Short introduction to new booklet and video by The Aboriginal and Islander Subprogram, National Domestic Violence Education Program, Office of Status of Women.

Overview of themed issues on Indigenous peoples, new information and communication technologies. To access this article scroll down to page 4.

Describes how local Inuit communities work with scientists to determine contaminant level changes.