The First Hawthorn Report, The Indians of British Columbia: A Survey of Social and Economic Conditions
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Byron King Plant
BC Studies, no. 163, Autumn, 2009, pp. 5-31
Description
Discusses the historical development, operation and implications of the project which was a comprehensive survey of Aboriginal life, society and economy.
University of the Fraser Valley Research Review, vol. 2, no. 2, Through Students Eyes: Selected Papers From the Stó:lō Ethnohistory Field School, Spring, 2009, pp. 9-35
Description
Explores ways the Aboriginal people of the Fraser Canyon and Valley understand I:yem and its memorial today.
Looks at significance of ancient memorial site for Stó:lō people.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 15, no. 6, 1991, pp. 17-22
Description
Looks at workshop that centered around community which went from 100 percent alcohol dependency to 5 percent in fourteen years. Looks at the use of spiritual practices to heal the hurt and trauma cause by alcohol and drug dependency.
Ron Hamilton discusses how the creative skills of countless relatives influenced his youth; and lists the names passed down to him through the potlatch system, and their significance.
Canadian Journal of Political Science, vol. 42, no. 2, June 2009, pp. 363-386
Description
Discusses the history of injustice against Indigenous peoples and ethnocultural minorities in British Columbia, and a case study that looks at the impact of reparation displacement.
Canadian Diversity=Diversitié canadienne, vol. 7, no. 3, One Path, Many Directions: The Complex and Diverse Nature of contemporary Aboriginal Reality, 2009, pp. 93-101
Description
Looks at school mobility or changing schools as a contributing factor to school success. Compares kindergarten students both on-reserve and band-affiliated and non-band affiliated Aboriginal students to non-Aboriginal peers.
Scroll down to page 93 to read article.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 8, no. 1, 1988, pp. 73-105
Description
How the Sechelt Indian Band of British Columbia, in 1984, became the first to develop its own constitution and to withdraw from the authority of the Indian Act.
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 32, no. 2, 2009, pp. 105-116
Description
Looks at stories and teachings concerning relationships that are inherent and interconnected in traditional values of thankfulness, kindness, helpfulness, respect, and transformation.
Deals with design and delivery of program to target groups, content and format of models used, and institutionalizing the process at the University of Victoria.
University of the Fraser Valley Research Review, vol. 2, no. 2, Through Students Eyes: Selected Papers From the Stó:lō Ethnohistory Field School, Spring, 2009, pp. 137-150
Description
Discusses shift from traditional to 'store-bought' foods.
'Messages From the Heart': A Showcase on Aboriginal Childrearing – Caring for Our Children and Families
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kathryn Irvine
Description
Discusses the crisis facing Aboriginal parents in Canada and the need to create more culturally appropriate and relevant programs, resources and services.
For use as part of the Grade Ten Social Studies curriculum. Divided into four chapters: Politics of War, School Life, Tuberculosis, Impact, Consequences & Legacy, as well as preview and post view lessons.
Overall goals of research project were to increase student success, document best practices, and identify factors which facilitate or hinder a smooth transition. Used interviews and focus groups involving 80 current and former students.