Reports results of two main research activities: national scan of engagement at universities and consultations with 14 Mi’kmaw and allied educators, as well as youth focus group. Topics include potential engagement, supportive strategies, Indigenous knowledge systems, promising practices, creating systemic change, and recommendations.
Health Care for Women International, vol. 27, no. 8, August 2006, pp. 723-747
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Study identified several requirements including: friendly Aboriginal staff within the HIV testing environment and an understanding of Aboriginal culture, within the framework of modern circumstance and also traditional spirituality.
New Socialist, no. 58, Special Issue on Indigenous Resurgence, Sept-Oct 2006, pp. 23-25
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Interview with a participant in the protest over proposed development on what protesters claimed was unceded land at Douglas Creek.
Scroll down to page 23 to read the article.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 2, February 2007, p. 1
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Looks at a conference, with over 400 youth in attendance, held to discuss the future of the province of Saskatchewan and the future of youth in the province.
Article located on page 1.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 5, May 2007, p. 9
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Looks at an interactive play, Are We There Yet?, that allows youth to understand choices regarding sexuality before they have to make real decisions.
Article located by scrolling to page 9.