Opaskwayak Cree Nation

Brief explanation of process and discussion of feedback gathered through interviews with key informants from nine communities.

Biosystems Engineering Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Manitoba, 2005.

Discusses Ininewuk (Cree) perspectives of astronomy, including mythology, stories and unique interpretations.

Looks at the business and community economic initiatives of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation.

Explores land-based education through interviews with six Swampy Cree Elders from Northern Manitoba. Five themes emerged: counseling from the Elders, traditional teachings, ceremonies, and a connection to the land.

A discussion on the decolonization through Indigenous justice programs and the use of Indigenous knowledge to foster crime prevention among Indigenous youth.

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

Discusses, with Elders, what constitutes an appropriate educational experience for Indigenous students.

Information sheet presenting an overview of the structure of First Nations child welfare in 2011.

Statistics based on responses of 3390 individuals from 34 First Nations.

Peace and Conflict Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 2014.

Assesses programs and delivery of services to communities.

Human Nutritional Sciences Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Manitoba, 2005. Focuses on improving health and preventing diabetes.

Contains links to webcasts and presentations on Aboriginal literacy from the Pan-Canadian Interactive Literacy Forum 2008: Legacy, which was put on by the Council of Ministers of Education and took place in nine different locations across Canada.

Provides information on background of the national survey, recommendations of feasibility study, development Manitoba survey and questionnaire, and presents results of key variables in graphic form.

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.]

Inquiry regarding land surrendered in 1906 to create The Pas town site for which adequate compensation was never received. Commissioners include: Daniel J. Bellegarde, Alan C. Holman, and Sheila G. Purdy. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

FILES CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED USING FIREFOX BROWSER. Consists of historical documents, correspondence/letters, legal documents, maps, plans, and the Final Report in French and English. [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.]

Natural Resources Management Thesis (M.N.R.M.)--University of Manitoba, 2012.

Summary of study involving eight First Nations communities selected on the basis of innovative approaches to promoting home ownership and developing support programs. A minimum of six interviews was conducted at each site with community leaders, housing professionals and home owners.

Comments on the flooding at Red Earth, Saskatchewan and how the media said people were evacuated to Prince Albert and Saskatoon, but many stayed with relatives at the Opaskwayak First Nation at The Pas, or Shoal Lake, Cumberland House and James Smith First Nations.

Researchers used interviews and focus groups to collect data from 23 participants on the use of the PAX Good Behaviour Game in Swampy Cree Tribal Council (SCTC) communities. Findings indicate positive outcomes for children, but also highlight difficulties in implementation and the need for community consultation.