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The Construction of Banff as "Natural" Environment: Sporting Festivals, Tourism, and Representations of Aboriginal Peoples
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Courtney W. Mason
Journal of Sport History, vol. 35, no. 2, Indigenous Sport, Summer, 2008, pp. 221-239
Description
Overview of the history of tourism at Banff, Alberta and the Banff Indian Days Festival.
Cost of the Revised Northern Food Basket in 2016-2017
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Nutrition North Canada (NNC)
Description
Measures cost of a nutritious diet for a family of four for one week using standard food items. Used by Nutrition North Canada to determine subsidies. Table has been modified to show only the comparison with the base year, March 2011, and the yearly differences from March 2016 and March 2017.
Cree Camp on the Prairies
Images » Photographs
Description
A photograph of a camp of Cree people on the prairie, probably sometime between 1890 and 1930. Many wear western clothing, some women with formal dresses and caps. A man with his back to camera wears some traditional clothing adorned with feathers. Picture possibly taken by George Mann family who worked with Cree people in Onion Lake, Saddle Lake and Hobbema reserves between 1883 and 1916. Members of the family were known to continue to visit these areas well into the 1920s.
A Criteria and Indicators Approach to Community Development
Alternate Title
Working Paper (Sustainable Forest Management Network) ; 2002-2
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
David C. Natcher
Clifford G. Hickey
Working Paper (Sustainable Forest Management Network)
Description
Describes the community-based process of the Little Red River Cree Nation and the development of a self-improving forest management system that is responsive to the values, expectations and changing needs of community members.
The Cultural Concept of Crime among Urban Natives: An Interpretive Schema
Theses
Author/Creator
Catherine E. Prowse
p. 252
Description
Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Calgary, 1997.
The Cultural Metamorphosis of Cree Education
Theses
Author/Creator
Christine W. Short
Description
Education Thesis (M.A.)--University of Calgary, 1998.
Culturally Relational Education in and With an Indigenous Community
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dwayne Donald
Florence Glanfield
Gladys Sterenberg
in education exploring our connective educational landscape, vol. 17, no. 3, Autumn, 2011, p. [?]
Description
Discusses the gap in mathematics quality and equity for Indigenous students and looks at solutions to address these issues based on a study done with Eagle Flight First Nation in Alberta.
Dance and the Rodeo: Partners at the Party
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Lisa Doolittle
Canadian Theatre Review, no. 124, Fall, 2005, pp. 39-45
Description
Focuses on One Yellow Rabbit's High Performance Rodeo, an international festival of the arts, and its contribution to the dance community.
[Daniels in Context]
Alternate Title
Daniels: In and Beyond the Law
Harry Daniels and the Daniels Case: A Son's Perspective on the Man, His Legacy and Vision for a United Métis Nation
Threading the Constitutional Needle with Sinew of Métisland and Métis
[What Brought It On - and Did We Get What We Wanted?]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Tony Belcourt
Elmer Ghostkeeper
Gabriel Daniels
Maria Campbell
Description
Speakers discuss struggles for Métis rights and recognition which led to Daniels case and the Supreme Court's ruling that Métis and non-Status individuals fall within the definition of "Indian" in section 91(24) of the Constitution Act,1867; Maria Campbell reminisces about leader Harry Daniels, who initiated the court action.
Duration: 1:59:52.
Presentations are part of the conference "Daniels: In and Beyond the Law" held at University of Alberta, Jan. 26-27, 2017.
Decolonizing Cyberspace: Online Support for the Nunavut MEd
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alexander McAuley
Fiona Walton
International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, vol. 12, no. 4, May 2011, pp. [17]-34
Description
Discusses the challenges involved in development and delivery of the distance education portion of the program.
Decolonizing Geographies of Power: Indigenous Digital Counter-mapping Practices on Turtle Island
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dallas Hunt
Shaun A. Stevenson
Settler Colonial Studies, vol. 7, no. 3, 2017, pp. 372-392
Description
Discusses how a digital map of Amiskwaciwaskahikan (Cree for Edmonton, Alberta), along with an overlay of Treaty 6 Indigenous maps onto a conventional map can be used to show Indigenous people were in Canada in a tangible way. Also looks at the Ogimaa Mikana project in Toronto, Ontario.
Determinism, Risk and Safe Driving Behavior in Northern Alberta, Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
J. Peter Rothe
Laureen Elgert
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 62, no. 3, 2003, pp. 268-275
Description
Identifies underlying reasons and rationales that northern citizens use to accommodate risk and driving behavior.
Developing a Sense of Place in Rural Alberta: Experiences of Newcomers
Theses
Author/Creator
Heather Mae Plaizier
Description
Adult Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Alberta, 2009.
Differences in the Prevalence of Diabetes Risk-Factors among First Nation, Métis and Non-Aboriginal Adults Attending Screening Clinics in Rural Alberta, Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
R. T. Oster
E. L. Toth
Rural and Remote Health, vol. 9, no. 2, April/June 2009, pp. 1170-1177
Description
Looks at diabetes incidence and prevalence from the databases of three separate community-based diabetes screening projects in Alberta.
The Dispersal of the Métis
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[David Morin]
Description
Briefly explains reasons for the out-migration from Manitoba after the Red River Resistance and the 1885 Resistance, including disappearance of the bison-hunting economy, failure of agriculture, influx of settlers, racism, changes to legislation, and flaws in the Scrip system.
Disruption in Place Attachment: Insights of Young Aboriginal Adults on the Social and Cultural Impacts of Industrial Development in Northern Alberta
Theses
Author/Creator
Tera Marlene Spyce
Description
Rural Sociology Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Alberta, 2009.
Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Carol Geddes
Description
Short documentary profiles five successful Aboriginal women.
Duration: 28:42.
"Don't Call Me Eskimo": Representation, Mythology and Hip Hop Culture on Baffin Island
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Charity Marsh
MUSICultures, vol. 36, 2009, pp. 110-129
Description
Looks at how youth are reworking identity in Inuit communities through music.
Dynamics of Education Policy and Practice For Urban Aboriginal Early School Leavers
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Diane Wishart
Alberta Journal of Educational Research, vol. 55, no. 4, Winter, 2009, pp. 468-481
Description
Looks at lack of cohesion in government policies regarding retention of Aboriginal students in Alberta.
Eating Habits and Nutrient Intake of Aboriginal Adults Aged 19-50, Living Off-reserve in Ontario and the Western Provinces
E-Books
Author/Creator
Health Canada
Economic Circumstances of Native People in Selected Metropolitan Centres in Western Canada
E-Books
Author/Creator
Stewart J. Clatworthy
Jonathan P. Gunn
Economic Development in Selected Aboriginal Communities: Lessons in Strength, Resilience and Celebration
Theses
Author/Creator
Wanda A. Wuttunee
Description
Interdisciplinary Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Manitoba, 2000.
Economic Development Issues for Rural Communities in the Four Western Provinces: 2010 - 2015 - 2020
E-Books
Author/Creator
Roslyn Kunin
Editor's Introduction: Reviews of Current Books and Literature [Volume 3, Number 2]
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Yale Belanger
The Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 3, no. 2, Fall, 2003, p. 101
Description
Brief introduction presents the book review on: The Indian Association of Alberta: A History of Political Action by Laurie Meijer Drees.
Editor's Introduction to Aboriginal Policy Studies
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Chris Andersen
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 6, no. 1, 2016, pp. 1-2
Description
Introduction to issue featuring articles on self-identification in Canadian census, gang violence, gambling research, and the University of Regina and Vancouver's Urban Aboriginal Housing and Wellness Strategy.
Edmonton Urban Aboriginal Accord and Declaration
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
City of Edmonton
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 2, no. 2, 2013, pp. 149-152
Description
Comments on the relationship agreement between the Aboriginal communities in Edmonton and the City's administration.
Effective First Nations Governance: Navigating the Legacy of Colonization
Theses
Author/Creator
Terry Lynn Fox (Poucette)
Description
Public Administration Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Victoria, 2017.
Elder/Healer: The Elements of Promise
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Joseph E. Couture
FORUM on Corrections Research, vol. 12, no. 1, Aboriginal People in Corrections, January 2000, pp. 38-39
Description
Outlines the origins and strategy of the Elders who work with Correctional Service Canada (CSC) in the prairie provinces.
Elder's Protocol and Guidelines
Alternate Title
Foundational Document: Elder's Protocol and Guidelines
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Council on Aboriginal Initiatives
University of Alberta
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 2, no. 1, 2012, pp. 132-174
Description
Brief profile of what it means to be an Elder, how to show a respectful attitude towards Elders, the role of an Elder, and how to honour an Elder.
An Elder’s View of Community Resilience
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ruth Gladue
Carrielynn Lund
Pimatisiwin, vol. 6, no. 2, Summer, 2008, pp. 181-186
Description
Interview between Carrielynn Lund and Cree Elder Ruth Gladue, a Community Health Representative and Licensed
Practical Nurse, on the topic of resilience.
Energy Uncertainty: The Effects of Oil Extraction on the Woodland Cree First Nation
Theses
Author/Creator
Jennifer Gerbrandt
Description
Archaeology and Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2015.
Engaging Aboriginal Families Affected by Allergies and Asthma: Identifying Gaps in Social Support and Developing Culturally Relevant Interventions for Educational Programming
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Mariam Stewart
Heather Castleden
Malcolm King
Jeffrey Masuda
Description
Reports on multi-site data collected from families in Alberta, Nova Scotia and Manitoba about their asthma and allergy experiences and pilot testing done on culturally appropriate support offered to children, youth and parents in those provinces.
Ethical Professional Practice: Exploring the Issues For Health Services to Rural Aboriginal Communities
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
J. L. Malone
Rural and Remote Health, vol. 12, no. 1891, February 27, 2012, pp. 1-10
Description
Discusses need for respect, non-discrimination, privacy, confidentiality, competence, and daily risk-benefit analysis for general practitioners in rural Aboriginal communities.
Evaluation of an Inner City Public Health Clinic Serving an Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal Population
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Leanne Owens
Robert McKim
Diane Doering
Anita Hanrahan
Pimatisiwin, vol. 3, no. 2, Winter, 2005, pp. 131-147
Description
Demonstrated the feasibility of having an outreach clinic within the inner city to help clients who don't normally use primary health care services.
An Evaluation of the Mamowichihitowin Community Wellness Program: Phase 1 Program Description and Logic Model
Alternate Title
Aboriginal Peoples Collection ; APC 26 CA (2007)
E-Books
Author/Creator
Monica Pauls
Aboriginal Peoples Collection
"Even Jesus Only Got Eleven Out of Twelve": The Legacy of Joe Couture's Work Within the Discipline of Native Studies
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ross Hoffman
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 31, no. 2, 2011, pp. 17-28, 187
Description
The author recounts some of the Cree Elder's contributions to the dissemination of Indigenous knowledge paradigms.
An Exploration of Housing Options for Aboriginal People in Edmonton, Alberta and Winnipeg, Manitoba
Alternate Title
An Exploration of Housing Options for Aboriginal People in Edmonton, Alberta and Winnipeg, Manitoba: Final Report
Research Highlight (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Research Highlight. Socio-economic Series ; 05-034
Research Report (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Policy and Research Division]
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
[R. A. Malatest & Associates]
Research Report (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Description
Includes both full report and summary of study which involved literature review, examination of statistical data, and 20 key informant interviews conducted with representatives of service providers and professionals with knowledge of the issues.
Full report starts at p. 21.
Exploring Culturally Respectful Care in Aboriginal Communities
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Pammla Petrucka
Sandra Bassendowski
Description
"This project established a research and knowledge translation (KT) network between two Aboriginal communities, a health region and three tertiary educational institutions in Saskatchewan".
Exploring the Factors That Support Cooperative and Equitable Municipal-First Nation Relationships: A Case Study of the City of Calgary and the Tsuut'ina Nation
Theses
Author/Creator
Randi Newton
Description
Urban and Regional Planning Thesis (MPL)--Queen's University, 2015.
The Face Pullers: Ch.1 Images - Camp at Great Sun Dance, Blackfoot Reserve
Alternate Title
The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Norman Caple
Description
Black and White Photograph of a camp on a Blackfoot Reserve in the North West Territories during a Sun Dance Gathering, with an indigenous person sitting in the foreground.
From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.
The Face Pullers: Ch.1 Images - "Indian Camp, Winter"
Alternate Title
The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Boorne & May
Description
Black and white photograph of an Indigenous camp in the winter near Calgary.
From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.
The Face Pullers - Unused Photos - "Camp in Winter, Calgary on Horizon"
Alternate Title
The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Boorne & May (photographer)
Description
Black and white photograph of an Indigenous camp of teepees with trees in foreground and Calgary in background.
Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.
Federal Policies and Their Effects on Indian Health: A Southern Alberta Plains Case Study
Theses
Author/Creator
Renee Marie Gralewicz
Description
Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Washington State University, 1997.
The Fifth Annual Aboriginal Governance Index: Expecting Good Governance on Prairie First Nations
Alternate Title
Policy Series (Frontier Centre for Public Policy) ; no. 134
[Aboriginal Governance Index, 2010-2011]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Joseph Quesnel
Description
Measures performance of First Nations governments in Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba for 2010-2011.
Final Report: Aboriginal Arts Administration Forum
Alternate Title
Aboriginal Arts Administration Forum, February 8 - 10, 2008
Final Activity Report: Aboriginal Arts Administration Forum, Aboriginal Leadership and Management, The Banff Centre
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
France Trepanier
Description
Documentation of forum held with Aboriginal community leaders. Five topics were discussed: governance; public institutions; administration; financial management; and community liaison. Proposals for actions sum up report.
Final Report: Improving Housing Outcomes for Aboriginal People in Western Canada: National, Regional, Community and Individual Perspectives on Changing the Future of Homelessness
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Wilfreda E. Thurston
Nelly D. Oelke
David Turner
Cynthia Bird
Description
Study included developing a database organizations providing housing services and their policies, procedures, and practices, case studies of effective organizations, and identification of best practices.
First Nation Affiliation Among Registered Indians Residing in Select Urban Areas
E-Books
Author/Creator
Stewart Clatworthy
Description
Uses data from the 1996 Census of Canada for six cities: Thunder Bay, Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary and Edmonton.
A First Nation Framework for Emergency Planning: A Community-Based Response to the Health and Social Effects from a Flood
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Stephanie Montesanti
Wilfreda E Thurston
David Turner
Reynold Medicine Traveler
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 14, no. 1, Physical Activity and Cultural Safety, May 28, 2019, pp. 85-106
Description
Researchers in a community-university partnership evaluate the Siksika First Nations response to severe flooding in Southern Alberta in 2013; using what was learned then, alongside research literature from other First Nations Communities the team has created a framework for disaster response planning in First Nations Communities.
First Nations and Inuit Health: Alberta Region Programs and Services
E-Books
Author/Creator
Health Canada