Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jessica Jack
University of Saskatchewan Undergraduate Research Journal, vol. 5, no. 2, Fall, 2019
Description
Reviews the 2011 study Healthy Aging through Fall Prevention among Older Aboriginal People: From Many Voices to a Shared Vision using a lens of cultural competency. Author highlights problematic elements of the study and suggests frameworks that can be used to improve the quality of research.
Style Guide for Reporting on Indigenous People
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Journalists for Human Rights
Indigenous Reporters Program
Description
Quick reference to appropriate language for writing about communities and avoiding perpetuation of stereotypes and misconceptions.
Subject and Topic in St'át'imcets (Lillooet Salish)
Theses
Author/Creator
Taylor Roberts
Description
Linguistics Thesis (M.A.)--University of British Columbia, 1994.
Subject to the Tourist Gaze: A Response to "Weesageechak Begins to Dance"
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Susan Bennett
Jennifer Preston
Doris Linklater
Bill Henderson and Richard Schechner
TDR [The Drama Review], vol. 37, no. 1, Spring, 1993, pp. 9-17
Description
Letter to the editor regarding the article Weesageechak Begins to Dance: Native Earth Performing Arts Inc. (published in vol. 36 , no.1, 1992) as well as several letters in rebuttal.
Submission on the Development of a Canadian Poverty Reduction Strategy
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC)
Description
Briefly discusses issues and federal actions needed in policy areas such as housing, food security, culture, and self-determination, and lists discussion questions.
Submission to the Government of Canada: Police Abuse of Indigenous Women in Saskatchewan and Failures to Protect Indigenous Women from Violence
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Human Rights Watch
Description
Presents results of six weeks of fact-finding conducted from January to July 2016, interviews and correspondence with police, and complaint mechanisms from August 2016 to January 2017.
Submissions from Parties with Standing [National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls ]
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
National Inquiry Into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Description
Contains links to oral and written submissions by persons and groups with a substantial and direct interest in the subject matter, or with expertise and perspectives essential for the Inquiry to fulfill its mandate.
Subsistence Hunting in a Global Economy: The Contributions of Northern Wildlife Co-Management to CED
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Gary Kofinas
Making Waves, vol. 4, no. 3, 1993, pp. 14-18
Description
Discusses how the styles of wildlife management and approaches to economic development are linked.
Subsistence, Seasonality, and Gender: Processual and Post-Processual Approaches to Five Archaeological Sites in the Northwest Territories, Canada
Theses
Author/Creator
Lynita S. Langley
Description
Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--The University of Alberta, 1994.
Substance Use Patterns of Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Women Offenders
Alternate Title
Research in Brief (Correctional Service Canada) ; RIB-19-08
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Correctional Service Canada
Research in Brief (Correctional Service Canada)
Description
Uses statistics from the Women’s Computerized Assessment of Substance Abuse (W-CASA) with a sample of 908 federally sentenced women for the period between November 2016 and January 2019.
Suicide Among Canadian Aboriginal Peoples
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Laurence J. Kirmayer
Transcultural Psychiatry Research Review, vol. 31, March 1994, pp. 3-58
Description
Looks at research on suicide and attempted suicide among Canadian Aboriginal peoples, and reviews culturally appropriate interventions.
Suicide among First Nations People, Métis and Inuit (2011-2016): Findings from the 2011 Canadian Census Health and Environment Cohort (CanCHEC)
Alternate Title
National Household Survey: Aboriginal Peoples
E-Books
Author/Creator
Mohan B Kumar
Michael Tjepkema
Suicide Ideation and Attempts Among First Nations Peoples Living On-Reserve in Canada: The Intergenerational and Cumulative Effects of Indian Residential Schools
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robyn Jane McQuaid
Amy Bombay
Opal Arilla McInnis
Courtney Humeny
Kimberly Matheson ... [et al.]
Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, vol. 62, no. 6, 2017, pp. 422-430
Description
Looks at links between Indian Residential School attendance, family, and suicidal thoughts and attempts by Aboriginal adults.
Suicide in Canadian Aboriginal Populations: Emerging Trends in Research and Intervention
Alternate Title
Culture & Mental Health Research Unit Report ; no. 1
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Laurence J. Kirmayer
Culture & Mental Health Research Unit Report
Description
Looks to situate the problems of Aboriginal peoples within the larger context of suicide in Canadian society.
"A Report Prepared for the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples".
Suicide Prevention Education: Indigenous Youths' Perspectives on Wellness
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Patti Ranahan
Felice Yuen
Warren Linds
Journal of Indigenous Wellbeing - Te Mauri: Pimatisiwin, vol. 2, no. 1, June 2017, pp. 15-28
Description
Presents findings from a research project that involved a wellness workshop.
Summaries of Reports by Federal Bodies and Aboriginal Organizations
Alternate Title
Public Policy and Aboriginal Peoples, 1965-1992 ; vol. 2
E-Books
Author/Creator
Centre for Policy and Program Assessment
School of Public Administration
Carleton University
Summaries of Reports by Provincial and Territorial Bodies and Other Organizations
Alternate Title
Public Policy and Aboriginal Peoples, 1965-1992 ; vol. 3
E-Books
Author/Creator
Centre for Policy and Program Assessment
School of Public Administration
Carleton University
Summary of the Clinical Review of the Cases of Infant Misidentification at Norway House Hospital
E-Books
Author/Creator
David Creery
Maura Davies
Description
Investigated how two pairs of babies born at the hospital came to be misidentified and were therefore raised by their non-biological parents. Concluded that the identification process was flawed, identification band procedure was not applied consistently and bands were not placed on the babies in the room where they were delivered.
Summary of What We Heard: Challenges, Suggestions and Best Practices in Inuit Government Employment: Nunavummiut Perspectives from Nunavut Stakeholder Engagement Sessions
E-Books
Author/Creator
Employment and Social Development Canada
Summary Report of the Case Study of South East Child and Family Services Politics and Program: A Case Study of a First Nations Child and Family Service Agency by Pete Hudson
Alternate Title
Politics and Program: A Case Study of a First Nations Child and Family Service Agency
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Joyce B. Timpson
Pete Hudson
Description
Examines internal and intergovernmental relationships through review of documents produced by the agency, its governing body and non-First Nations governments, and key informant interviews.
SUNTEP: An Investment in Saskatchewan's Prosperity
E-Books
Author/Creator
Eric Howe
Support for Indigenous Peoples in the Agriculture and Agri-Good Industry
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Pat Finnigan
Luc Berthold
Alistair MacGregor
Pierre Breton
Earl Dreeshen … [et al.]
Supporting Indigenous Culture in Ontario's Long-term Care Homes: Needs Assessment and Ideas for 2017-2018
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Sue Cragg Consulting
CLRI [Centres for Learning
Research and Innovation] Program
Description
Reports results of literature review, discussions with stakeholders, and issues identified by advisory group.
Supporting Strong First Nation Education Governance: Standards Guide
E-Books
Author/Creator
First Nations Education Council (FNEC)
Description
2nd edition.
Survey of Aboriginal Land Claims
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
William B. Henderson
Derek T. Ground
Ottawa Law Review, vol. 26, no. 1, 1994, pp. 187-235
Description
Reviews the Indian Specific Claims Commission and history of the claims process.
Survey on Indigenous Teachers Manitoba Report 2017
Alternate Title
Aboriginal Teachers' Questionnaire Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indigenous Inclusion Directorate, [Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning]
Description
Survey asked questions about ancestry, cultural-linguistic identity, participation in professional learning activities, language fluency, knowledge of specific Indigenous subject areas, and comfort level in integrating Indigenous perspectives in the classroom.
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Survivance, Signs, and Media Art Histories: New Temporalities and Productive Tensions in Dana Claxton’s Made To Be Ready: A Review Essay
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Julia Polyck-O'Neill
BC Studies, no. 195, Autumn, 2017, pp. 129-144
Description
Review of exhibition held at Simon Fraser University's Audain Gallery in 2016.
Surviving as Indians: The Challenge of Self-Government
E-Books
Author/Creator
Menno Boldt
Surviving Childhood Trauma: First Nations Novels and the Indian Residential School
Theses
Author/Creator
Jay Lewyn
Description
English Literature Thesis (M.A.)--University of Northern British Columbia, 2017.
Focuses on Porcupines and China Dolls by Robert Arthur Alexie, Kiss of the Fur Queen by Tomson Highway, and Indian Horse by Richard Wagamese.
Surviving In-Between: A Case Study of a Canadian Aboriginal-Operated Criminal Justice Organization
Theses
Author/Creator
Marianne O. Nielsen
Description
Sociology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 1993
Susan Point: Spindle Whorl: Teacher's Study Guide
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Vancouver Art Gallery
Description
Although designed to accompany class visit to an exhibition of the Musqueam artist's work, can be used alone.
Sweet Grass Visions: The Combination of Trickster and Theatre for the Transmission of Culture
Theses
Author/Creator
Amethyst First Rider
Description
Drama Thesis (M.F.A.)--University of Calgary, 1994.
Swords and Ploughshares : War and Agriculture in Western Canada
E-Books
Author/Creator
George F.G. Stanley
Donald B. Smith
Maurice F.V. Doll
Patricia Roy
E. Brian Titley ... [et al.]
A Syllabus for History after the TRC
Alternate Title
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.
T'shama
E-Books
Author/Creator
Ron Purvis
p.
[Table: 35-10-0060-01]: Number of Homicide Victims and Persons Accused of Homicide, by Aboriginal Identity, Age Group and Sex [2014-2018]
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Statistics Canada
Description
Data from the Homicide Survey, which collects police-reported data on the characteristics of all murder incidents, victims and accused persons.
Data can be added / removed and manipulated to customize table.
[Table 35-10-0119-01]:: Number and Rate of Victims of Solved Homicides, by Sex, Aboriginal Identity and Type of Accused-Victim Relationship [2014-2018]
Alternate Title
2017 Aboriginal Peoples Survey
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Statistics Canada
Description
Data from the Homicide Survey, which collects police-reported data on the characteristics of all murder incidents, victims and accused persons.
Data can be added / removed and manipulated to customize table.
Table 477-0133: Employment Status by Sex, Aboriginal Status and Immigrant Status, Canada: Occasional
Alternate Title
National Apprenticeship Survey (NAS) 2015
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Statistics Canada
Description
Canadian Socio-economic Information and Management System (CANSIM) table uses information from 2015 National Apprenticeship Survey (NAS) .
Data can be added / removed and manipulated to customize table. For example, employment and demographic characteristics.
Tails on the Trails
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Leslie McCartney
Gwich'in Social and Cultural Institute
Northern Review, no. 46, Northern Literature, 2017, pp. 35-54
Description
Discusses the Biographies of Prominent Elders project as a method for using oral histories to preserve and promote Gwich'in culture, traditional knowledge and values. Includes five short stories told by project participants.
'Take Precautions Against The Natives': Life as a Sick Indian at Lytton, BC, 1910-1940
Theses
Author/Creator
Helen Bromley
Description
Geography Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 1994.
Taking the Field: 50 Years of Indigenous Politics in the CJPS
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kiera L. Ladner
Canadian Journal of Political Science, vol. 50, no. 1, March 2017, pp. 163-179
Description
Looks at the disconnect between Indigenous politics, journal content, and research methodology.
Talking Story with Vital Voices: Making Knowledge with Indigenous Language
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Candace Kaleimamoowahinekapu Galla
Alanaise Goodwill
Journal of Indigenous Wellbeing - Te Mauri - Pimatisiwin, vol. 2, no. 3, December 2017, pp. 67-75
Description
Authors discuss their research practice using Indigenous Storywork principles.
Tammarniit (Mistakes): Inuit Relocation in the Eastern Arctic, 1939-63
E-Books
Author/Creator
Frank James Tester
Peter Kulchyski
Tangled Webs of History: Indians and the Law in Canada's Pacific Coast Fisheries
E-Books
Author/Creator
Dianne Newell
Taonsayontenhroseri:ye’ne: The Power of Art in Indigenous Research with Youth
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kawennakon Bonnie Whitlow
Vanessa Oliver
Kim Anderson
Kari Brozowski ... [et al.]
AlterNative, vol. 15, no. 2, June 2019, pp. 180-189
Description
Describes an arts based research project which uses graffiti art to make Haudenosaunee symbols and images accessible and relevant for Indigenous youth. Discusses cultural bridging and exchange, decolonization, identity, cultural values, and Indigenous solidarity.
Taylor to Direct Native Theatre Company
Articles » General
Windspeaker, vol. 12, no. 1, 1994, p. 8
Description
Announcement of Drew Hayden Taylor as the new Artistic Director of Native Earth Performing Arts Company.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p. 8.
Teacher Guide for K.C. Adam's Perception: A Photo Series
E-Books
Author/Creator
Reuben Boulette
Description
The Perception series features pairs of photographs which challenge stereotypes of Aboriginal peoples.
Teacher Professional Reference: Aboriginal Education Grades K-12: A Reference for Selecting Learning Resources
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Manitoba Education and Training
Description
Resources selected using four evaluation criteria: curriculum fit, instructional and technical design, and social considerations. Each entry contains bibliographic information and brief description of content.
[Teacher's Guide]: No Time to Say Goodbye by Sylvia Olsen
Documents & Presentations
Description
Stories in book are based on accounts from Indigenous people who attended Kuper Island Residential School. Lesson plan is intended for use with Grades 9 and 10.
A Teacher's Guide to Student Inquiry for the Graphic Novel Betty: The Helen Betty Osborne Story by David Alexander Robertson and Scott B. Henderson
E-Books
Author/Creator
Connie Wyatt Anderson
Description
Novel tells the story of the nineteen-year-old Cree girl from Norway House Cree Nation who was murdered near The Pas, Manitoba on November 13, 1971. Recommended for use with students Grade 10 or above.