The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 28, no. 2, 2008, pp. 343-361
Description
Examines the history of identity as it relates to Aboriginal women and argues that Aboriginal recognition should not be awarded on the basis of inherited ethnicity.
Focuses on reforms that could be make by provincial and/or federal government justice departments in the areas of policing, prosecutions, corrections, victim services, crime prevention, policy and legislation.
Court case involved sex-based discrimination in the Indian Act with respect to status entitlement. Includes chronological list of federal legislation concerning Indian status and summary of issues in the case.
Website contains links, some with access to the full text of presentations, from a conference which explores intellectual thought and cultural development of Aboriginal peoples in Canada. Many of the presenters were Canadian.
Lists works written by Indigenous authors published between 2000 and 2018. Focuses on substantial books, articles and book chapters on original primary historical research, research methodology and historiography.
Prominent Métis blogger, lawyer and author of Indigenous Writes covers an extensive list of topics under the headings Specific Myths or Misunderstandings; Identity and Culture; Aboriginal Law and Treaties; Historic and Continuing Injustice; and Indigenous Health and Safety.
Developed by the Sudbury Police Service to guide families through the process of making missing reports, the subsequent actions of the police, and give information about support organizations and services.
Consolidated Literature Review: Violence against Indigenous Women and Girls
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Research Team
National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Pippa Feinstein
Megan Pearce
Legal Strategy Coalition on Violence Against Indigenous Women]
Description
Includes initial list of 40 documents provided by Federal government as well as an additional 44 collected and summarized by the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
Extensive list of learning resources including reports books, films, podcasts, websites and Facebook pages, followed by suggestions for networking and connecting with grassroots activists.
Lists sources dealing with causes and effects of domestic violence, studies which have measured the effectiveness of restorative justice, key concerns, and discussion on the efficacy of restorative justice in cases of violence against and abuse of female intimate partners.
Report prepared for the Department of Justice Canada identifies needs of Aboriginal peoples, with an emphasis on short-term projects to deal with violence and victimization.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 24, no. 1, 2000, pp. 223-268
Description
Book reviews of:
American Indians and National Parks by Robert H. Keller and Michael F. Turek.
Ancient West Mexico: Art and Archeology of the Unknown Past edited by Richard F.
Examines relevant research, legislation and regulations nationally and internationally as well as interview findings from legal experts, law enforcement, attorneys, policy makers, survivors, and supporters of survivors.
Research questions involved causes and trends leading to violence against Aboriginal women, the justice system's response, and changes needed to reduce or prevent victimization.
A Syllabus for History After the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canadian Historical Association
Description
Goal of document is to "gather together materials on Indigenous history in and around Canada that might be useful for people teaching, researching, writing history or working in public history".
Current as of 2019.
Provides list of 40 reports provided by federal government when arguing that there is no need for a national inquiry concerning missing and murdered Indigenous women.