Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference; 79th, 2007
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Frances Widdowson
Description
Looks at the arguments put forward in support of the claim that Aboriginal peoples exhibit an inherent ecological consciousness; and examines the policy implications of expanding Aboriginal jurisdiction over environmental protection.
Comparison of Metis Settlements with Other Local Governments
Detailed Description of the Metis Settlements Governance System
Governance Discussion Paper: Metis Settlements of Alberta
Interview with Fred Martin on the Development of the Metis Settlement Governance System
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
John Graham
Description
Three papers: detailed description of settlements' governance systems, interview with Fred Martin on development of those systems, and comparison with other local governments.
Summary of progress for the years 2001-2006. Ninety-one schools were surveyed regarding the number of seats available/filled, location of access programs, special admission categories, nature of support programs, and number of Aboriginal faculty.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 27, no. 2, 2007, pp. 425-450
Description
Uses the Leaders Program to evaluate the implementation of youth and community development programs. The focus is on how culturally appropriate programming can benefit Aboriginal youth in becoming more connected to themselves, their communities and their cultures.
Concludes that, although a reserve in the Blood Tribe’s home base was not formally set aside by Treaty 7, a joint reserve along the Bow River was set aside for the Blood Tribe, the Blackfeet, and the Peigan. This reserve should be located within the Blood Tribe's territory subject to the terms of Treaty 7. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
Examines whether the rejected claim was properly resolved. Commissioners include: Daniel J. Bellegarde and Alan C. Holman.
[These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]
Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 41, no. 3, Fall, 2007, pp. 18-41
Description
Looks at the evolution of institutional structures of western health care in First Nations communities in southern Alberta and the women who were central in the creation and operation of these facilities.
Anglican Journal, vol. 133, no. 2, February 2007, p. 9
Description
Reports the acquisition of rare photographs, by the Anglican Church of Canada's General Synod, depicting life in an Anglican-run First Nations residential school in Alberta.
Social Science and Medicine, vol. 64, no. 10, May 2007, pp. 2165-2176
Description
Explores four aspects of encounters: relating across assumed cultural differences, constructing "the Other" assumptions, influencing clinical practice and responding to routine patient requests.
Summarizes, that along with other Canadian provinces, Alberta observes rates of diabetes mellitus incidence among First Nations people to be twice as high as non-First Nations people and treatment and prevention efforts should be directed at younger age groups and women.
Chapter nine of: Alberta Diabetes Atlas 2007.
[First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission]
Description
Focus is on families dealing with disabilities and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FASD). Highlights initiatives undertaken in Manitoba, the Yukon, Nunavut, British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Labrador.
The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939
Images » Photographs
Description
Image of Betty Hunter-Stoney, and elderly Indigenous woman smoking a pipe.
From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.
The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Harry Pollard
Description
Photograph of two RCMP men, Constable Banks and Corporal Harper, in formal uniform examining a skull, half-buried in a mound of dirt, as two Indigenous men, Many Shots and Black Kettle, look on.
From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.
The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Harry Pollard
Description
Photograph of two RCMP men, Constable Banks and Corporal Harper, in formal uniform examining a skull as two indigenous men, Many Shots and Black Kettle, in traditional costumes look on.
From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.
The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Harry Pollard
Description
Photograph of Sarcee man, Big Belly sitting in a clearing with pipe.
From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.
The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Harry Pollard
Description
Photograph of an RCMP man, Corporal Johnson on horseback, and two indigenous men, Little Light and Charlie Cutter who are his scouts. One of the scouts is on horseback with another horse in background.
From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.
The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Harry Pollard
Description
Photograph of the interior of a Blackfoot Medicine Lodge, with a medicine pipe bundle in the center, and a medicine pipe bowl hanging on the wall. Four men sit around the pipe bundle, facing the camera.
From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.
The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Harry Pollard
Description
Photograph of Sarcee Chief Joe Big Plume in traditional wear.
From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.