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.
[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.
Information gathered through focus groups comprised of both urban and on-reserve individuals. Six dominant themes emerged: colonialism, attitudes toward traditions, condoms, othering, stigmas, and prevention strategies.
Aboriginal veteran Eugene Benedict's account of his time in Vietnam, his rejection when he returned, and his journey back to his Odanak home. This film deals with scenes of violence. Viewer discretion is advised.
Duration: 24:31.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 3, no. 3, 2007, pp. 103-119
Description
Examines reported cases of maltreatment in Aboriginal children and compares them with cases involving non-Aboriginal children based on a sample of cases reported to Youth Protection services in Quebec.
Conference held May 2007 brought together addiction and mental health workers to share and gain knowledge in the areas of: approaches to healing, programs in place, and training and treatment options.
American Literature, vol. 79, no. 3, September 2007, pp. 445-473
Description
Discusses how the 1645 treaty council involved the intersection of the Indigenous method of recording and communicating such agreements (wampum) and European textual traditions.
Canada Research Chair on Comparative Aboriginal Condition
Description
Website gives access to tables using data on region/villages, indicators and years, as well as links to maps, publications and metadata explaining characteristics on program data.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 4, Social Suffering, 2007, pp. 30-37
Description
Looks at statistical data to determine suicide rates are higher among young Inuit men than women, of the same age, and of their peers in Denmark, southern Canada and United States.
To access this article, scroll down to page 30.
The Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 5, no. 2, Fall, 2007, pp. 15-19
Description
Provides evaluation of the program reporting that current and previous participants were very satisfied with the program with almost all wishing to repeat their participation in the program.