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Booklet on the life of Louis Riel up to the Red River Resistance (1869-1870), commissioned by the Manitoba Centennial Corporation in 1971 in honour of a new monument of Riel, which is located on the grounds of the Manitoba Legislative Building in Winnipeg. Louis Riel is regarded as the founder of the province of Manitoba. Booklet in English / French.

Montagnais' perceptions of the North American river otter adds to zoologists' current knowledge. (Abstract in French/English, article in French only)

Brief article comments on the role of a linguist in language preservation.

Text in French and English.

Describes collaboration between l’Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue and the communities of Ivujivik and Puvirnituq in the area of teacher training. Also discusses the historical and current context of Inuit education.

Commentary on the effects of climate change in the Canadian Arctic and the limits of adaptability by the Inuit.

Louis Schmidt's memoirs and addendum provide an autobiographical account of his life, the plight of the Metis and their grievances, the causes of the Red River Resistance of 1869-1870, his secretarial responsibilities with Louis Riel, and the struggle leading to the establishment of Manitoba as a province. The memoirs were published in Le Patriote, no. 14, 8 Juin 1911.

Suggests that the true national character of Canada is best represented by the Métis population which has blended Indigenous and European cultures. (Abstract in French/English, text in French only)

Contains information regarding Métis history, culture, arts, community, and education.

Simple vocabulary such as animals, body, colours, etc. in Michif, French and English, as well as some conversational phrases and exercises. Videos for Pronunciation.

Report outlines the work performed by the Amaujaq National Centre for Inuit Education during the 2012-14 period.

Poster commemorates the four Inuit Agreements that ended the 30-year process to settle comprehensive land claims.

Examines the discourse surrounding the Education Act passed in 2008 and the challenges involved in education based on Inuit values, but incorporating French language and culture.

Recommendations: to provide enough counselling and services for trauma recovery; community response teams to deal with victims, families and perpetrators; community led protection for families; specialized resource packages for families and service providers.

Exhibition of early moccasins from the Canadian Museum of Civilization's collections, as well as contemporary examples.Includes text by moccasin makers and annotated photos.

History of Art Thesis (Ph.D.)--Laval University, Université Pierre Mendes France, 2005.

Sociology Thesis (M.A.)--Université Laval, 2001.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Laval University, 2006.

Nine indicators used: recognition of land/title, self-government rights, cultural rights, and customary law, upholding historic treaties and/or signing new treaties, guarantees of representation/consultation in central government, affirmation of distinct status, support/ratification for international instruments, and affirmative action. 2nd edition.

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Quebec, 2008.

Regarding land surrendered in 1906 to create The Pas town site for which adequate compensation was never received. (French language version) Commissioners include: Daniel J. Bellegarde, Alan C. Holman, and Sheila G. Purdy. [These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]

Concludes that no outstanding treaty land entitlement is owed to the James Smith Cree Nation. (French version) Commissioners include: Renée Dupuis and Alan C. Holman. [These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]

Includes documentation and videos from conference held June17-19, 2002 which brought together 250 stakeholders in Canada's arts and cultural communities.

Text in French. Comparative Canadian Literature Thesis (M.A.)--Université de Sherbrooke, 1999.

Provides information about the organization as well as links to publications and programs dealing with Aboriginal women's issues.

Study looked at four main outcomes that could be either positive or negative: emergence or maintenance of distinct cultures, changes in access to employment and quality of services, and attitudes toward an area. Includes both research highlight and full report.

Short documentary focuses on the problem of disposing of garbage in Iqaluit, Nunavut. Duration: 21:30.

Outlines Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) reaction to the change in government and the results of a meeting with Jim Prentice, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development.

Virtual exhibition and database containing more than one million images commemorating the 400th anniversary of French presence in North America

Notice targeting freelance talent for creative assignments.

Describes the evolution of the Inuktitut alphabet from the late 1800s to present.

Book review of: Northern Exposure edited by Frances Abele, Thomas J Couchesne, F. Leslie Seidle, France St-Hilaire.

Virtual exhibit looks at the first major Canadian scientific exhibition to the north through examination of the expedition diaries.

Database of material at University of Saskatchewan Archives and University of Saskatchewan Library (Special Collections) relating to the Northwest Resistance of 1885. Includes some digitized images linked to descriptions in database, biographies of key participants and a chronology of events.

Notes on the Abnaki language.

Discusses linguistic tests conducted with a sample of adults and children which revealed relatively high degree of variability.

Linguistics Thesis (M.A.)--Université du Québec à Chicoutimi, 2004.

Extracted from unknown source at pages 25 to 36.

Compares historical writings about the Inuit and the effect of the long periods of darkness and the actual Inuit attitudes and perceptions. Text in French.

Describes in words, maps and illustrations the Inuit sense of connection to the land.

Brief description of several Inuit initiatives including Our Land, an exhibition of more than 50 pieces of Inuit art at the Peabody Essex Museum.

Description of the Nasogaluak family's three Inuit brothers who have won awards at the Canadian National Snow Sculpting Competition.

Article discusses the collections of Inuit artifacts and remains being held in European museums including the nature and provenance of the items.

Contains lectures, hymns, religious instruction and liturgy.

Editor's column introducing the articles for this issue including environmental issues, sustainability of the polar bear; and impact of climate change on health

Site provides links to newsletters and press releases, annual report, language legislation and related reports for Nunavut's three official languages: French, English, and Inuktitut/Inuinnaqtun.

Film about Elder William Commanda, the vision he had when he was terminally ill, and how it changed the rest of his life. Duration: 26:02.