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.
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.
Native Studies Review, vol. 9, no. 1, 1993-1994, pp. 15-31
Description
Analysis of fifteen major daily newspapers' coverage of the issues over a one week period. Done to test influence of three variables: region of publication, corporate structure of publisher, and sources used in reports.
[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.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 13, no. 2, 1993, pp. 251-277
Description
Description of the division of financial responsibilities after implementation of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Convention. (Abstract in French/English, article in French only)
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 98, no. 6, November/December 2007, pp. 438-443
Description
Presents a study of diabetes in Kahnawá:ke and compares the incidence and prevalence of type 2 diabetes between Aboriginal and general Canadian populations.
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.
Indian Claims Commission Proceedings: A Publication of the Indian Claims Commission (2007) 18 ICCP
E-Books
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Report includes background documents, articles, comments and responses regarding the following cases: Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation, Flooding Negotiations (Mediation); Peepeekisis First Nation Inquiry, Fire Hills Colony Claim; Moosomin First Nation ,1909 Reserve Land Surrender (Mediation); Thunderchild First Nation, 1908 Surrender Claim (Mediation); and the Betsiamites Band, Highway 138 and Rivière Betsiamites Bridge Inquires.
Commissioners include: Renée Dupuis, Daniel J. Bellegarde, Jane Dickson-Gilmore, Alan C. Holman, and Sheila G. Purdy.
Environmental Health Perspectives, vol. 101, no. 7, December 1993, pp. 618-620
Description
Contends that Québec Inuit women have the greatest body burden known to develop from exposure to organochlorine contaminants, due to their location at the top of the arctic food chain.
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.
Film about the historic confrontation at Kanehsatake and the village of Oka, Québec in the summer of 1990 when the mayor of Oka agreed to appropriate sacred Mohawk land for a private golf course.
This film contains scenes of violence.
Duration: 119:24.