Contemporary Life

Study hypothesized that peoples’ perceptions would be influenced by their cultural models about forests and would vary amongst regions with different forest use histories and among different cultural groups. The study found that the social dimension was rated low overall, except for with the Métis and Innu of Labrador.

Profiles a Métis Elder who was honoured to carry the Olympic torch while riding in a wagon. Article found by scrolling to page 10.

This file contains an individual presentation by Terry Lusty titled 'Metis Land - An Incessant Saga', which first provides a brief history of Metis peoples in Canada. He states that it is essential that Metis people have a land base, training and/or education that is adequate and meets the demands of modern times. A brief question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation.

File contains a presentation by Albert Delaire, Regional Director, Metis Society of Saskatchewan. Delaire accuses the Commission of over-representing Status Indian concerns to the detriment of Metis people, to which Commissioner Erasmus responds. Following this is a conversation between Delaire and Commissioners Erasmus and Blakeney on the Commissions mandate, and its efforts to include Metis people.

File contains a presentation by Max Morin, Metis Society of Saskatchewan, Regional Director - Chairman, Gabriel Dumont Institute. Morin discusses the problems faced by the Metis people in northern Saskatchewan, and complains that multinational corporations have more rights to the land than its rightful owners (the Metis themselves). Morin also discusses how wealth has been extracted from the region with no benefit to the people living there, who have actually gone into debt. Morin sees the way forward for the Metis as dependent upon good education for his people.

File contains a presentation by Robert Doucette. Doucette discusses conditions for Metis people within the City of Saskatoon, and Saskatchewan generally. Doucette highlights problems of institutional racism, access to education, ignorance of Aboriginal identity and issues in the general population, migration to urban centres, and related issues. Doucette also discusses the need for a Metis land base and the differences in the way the government addresses Metis and Treaty people's issues.

File contains a presentation made by Edna Daigneault and Sharon Yole on Métis women's issues and the Métis society in general. Also contained are comments and questions from the assembled Commissioners and those of the Commissioner-of-the-Day.

Video presentations accompanied by lesson plans for Kindergarten through Grade 12 arranged under the themes of Métis language, culture and traditions, homeland history, governance, and the Métis in Alberta.

Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--York University, 2012.

Looks at four books published by the Gabriel Dumont Insitute that have been nominated for a Saskatchewan Book Award. Article located by scrolling to page 21.

A variety of texts created by the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural College. Includes: "Kataayuk: Saskatchewan Indian Elders," "Remembering Will Have to Do," Two Forms of Art," and "Learning About the Indian Reserve."

Review essay on three books: Halfbreed by Maria Campbell, Bobbi Lee by Lee Maracle and Geniesh: An Indian Girlhood by Jane Willis.

Aboriginal and World Indigenous Educational Studies Thesis (M.Ed.)--Queens University, 2019.

Reviews results in the areas of housing, caregivers rating of five aspects of home and daily life, and participation in traditional activities.

Looks at funding problems for the 2008 Métis Nation-Saskatchewan election. Article located by scrolling page 7 and 9.

Communications and Technology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alberta, 2018.

Author discusses traditional knowledge systems of the Métis in Alberta and how the arrival of capitalism impacted the relationship to land. Focuses on writings of Elmer Ghostkeeper, Victoria Belcourt Callihoo and Herb Belcourt.

Investigates the deficiencies in service provided to Métis families in Manitoba by mainstream child and family service agencies and seeks to understand reasons for the disparity.

Interdisciplinary Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia (Okanagan), 2016.

Discusses the Métis Training to Employment program's response to displacement that took place due to the 2011 Slave Lake fire and 2013 flood in Southern Alberta. Includes brief literature review, best practices and recommendations.

Educational Psychology and Special Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2011.

Law Thesis (LL.M.)--University of Calgary, 2004.

Recommendations, based on principles taught by Elders, to the Government of Canada.

Looks at Métis mobility, hidden language, inadvisability of public identification and threat as a mixed race people.

Looks at the history, culture and language of the Métis people. Duration: 1:00:16.

An analysis of employments trends and how they affect Indigenous employment opportunities, in particular Indigenous women.

Developed for grade twelve students. Presented in six parts: Introduction, Novel Study I: (Halfbreed by Maria Campbell), Novel Study II: (In Search of April Raintree by Beatrice Culleton), poetry, drama and humour.

Native Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1989.

Native Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alberta, 2018.

Medical Sciences Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Alberta, 1999.

Interdisciplinary Studies Thesis (M.A.)--York University, 1978.

Education Thesis (M.Ed)--Lakehead University, 2017.

Native Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 2007.

Discusses the significance of identity in the novel due to varying definitions of the term Métis.

Examines the historical and contemporary practices of the ritual feast Wihkohtowin.

Author reflects on the role of women in contemporary Aboriginal communities and more specifically her home community of Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek.

Communication Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--Concordia University, 2008.

Comments on the four day festival that highlighted the talent of Métis youth. Article located by scrolling to page 12.