Aboriginal Self-Government in Canada: Current Trends and Issues
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Josée Lavoie
John D. O'Neil
Jeffrey Reading
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Examines implications of self-government in health for improving provision of services and providing a voice in political health systems.
Chapter in book: Aboriginal Self-Government in Canada: Current Trends and Issues edited by J. H. Hylton.
Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research, vol. 42, no. 6, December 1999, pp. 1311-1322
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Investigated age, gender, ethnic background and history of middle ear disease as factors affecting the degree of hearing impairment. The article also discusses how language acquisition can be affected due to hearing loss.
Justice as Healing, vol. 4, no. 4, Winter, 1999, p. [?]
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Case summary of R. v. Wells [2000] decision by the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC).
Note: This is a sample article from the publication. Subscriptions are available from the Native Law Centre.
Native Studies Review, vol. 12, no. 1, Special Issue, 1999, p. 63–94
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The author examines her own intellectual and personal colonization and the continued oppression of First Nations people and discusses how Aboriginal women need to be involved in restorative justice.
Environmental Research, vol. 80, no. 2, February 1999, pp. S213-S222
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Discusses a 1996-1997 study to research the health risks of contaminant exposure and the correlation to freshwater fish consumption in the Mohawk community of Kahnawake.
Looks at the social and economic development responsibilities of Cameco and the mutual benefit of the Aboriginal and corporate relationship to Cameco and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band.
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 1, no. 1, Spring, 1999, pp. 127-129
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Statement by Charles Coffey, on behalf of the Royal Bank, explores the impact Aboriginal economic development on the national economy and corporate sector.
Native Studies Review, vol. 12, no. 2, Aboriginal Peoples and National Rights Issues in Quebec, 1999, pp. 115-120
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Grand Chief of the Grand Council of Crees discusses the stance of the James Bay Cree with respect to the right to determine their own political future whether or not Quebec decides to separate.
Report (Northern Labour Market Information Clearinghouse) ; no. 68
Documents & Presentations
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Brief document outlines some of the conflicts that can occur between Aboriginal workers and non-Aboriginal employers, and makes suggestions as to how colleges could help to facilitate interactions.
Northern Review, no. 20, Summer [Winter], 1999, pp. 55-80
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Discusses how the Tutchone people have adapted the Story of Crow to reflect changes they have experienced over time, such as the introduction of Christianity.
Looks decisions by the Supreme Court of Canada in six key cases R. v. Gladstone, R. v. Van Der Peet, Marshall v. Her Majesty the Queen, R. v. Adams, Delgamuukw v. Her Majesty the Queen, and Halfway River.
Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 34, Fall, 1999, pp. 59-86
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Argues that there is a direct relationship between classroom study of First Nation literature and the transformation of mainstream culture and images of Aboriginal cultures.
Anthropology & Medicine, vol. 6, no. 3, 1999, pp. 405-421
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Interviews patients, family, primary care providers and language interpreters to look at cultural interpretations of mortality, disease prognosis, and perspectives for end of life decisions.
Canadian Journal of Education, vol. 24, no. 4, 1999, pp. 369-382
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Overview of teacher education program that focuses on "supporting academic achievement, maintaining cultural competence and developing critical consciousness " in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 1, no. 1, Spring, 1999, pp. 49-58
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Examines traditionally-based economic initiatives in the Northwest Territories, and discusses the potential for similar initiatives in northern Russia.
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Canadian Heritage and Development Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Trent University, 1999.
Examines transition of a culturally integrated traditional Ojibwa community in southeastern Ontario to contemporary Ojibwa First Nation of Alderville.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 23, no. 3/4, Summer/Fall, June 1, 1999, pp. 177-181
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Book reviews of:
Deadly Medicine: Indians and Alcohol in Early America by Peter C. Mancall;
White Man's Wicked Water: The Alcohol Trade and Prohibition in Indian Country, 1802-1892 by William E. Unrau.