Argues that there is no quick fix for long standing health problems, but the answer lies in a sustained effort to improve the standard of living and health care services for all Aboriginal peoples.
Discussion of current initiatives taking place to improve socio-economic conditions for the Aboriginal population and the impact of the global economy on these initiatives.
Photo gallery of First Nation and Métis men and women in Saskatchewan with stories of their experiences and accomplishments. Includes images of Saskatchewan landscape and links to other Aboriginal sites.
Explains the need for the Saskatchewan child welfare system to provide better support, financial and other, for Aboriginal Grandmothers who are caring for their grandchildren.
Sharing of Wisdom Keepers: Translating the Aboriginal Health Transition Fund (AHTF) Experience
Web Sites » Governmental
Description
Website links to presentations from Sharing of Wisdom Keepers: Translating the Aboriginal Health Transition Fund (AHTF) Experience conference held in Saskatoon on June 9th and 10th, 2010.
This survey provides information on children’s Aboriginal language knowledge, and their ability to express their needs in an Aboriginal language or to understand an Aboriginal language when someone speaks it to them.
Explores and describes the perceptions of Habitat for Humanity by Aboriginal families living in Saskatoon. Report forms part of The Bridges and Foundations Project on Urban Aboriginal Housing.
Aboriginal People and the Criminal Justice System in Saskatchewan: What Next?
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Paul L. A. H. Chartrand
Saskatchewan Law Review, vol. 68, no. 2, 2005, pp. 253-292
Description
Summarizes the Conference held in Saskatoon at the Delta Bessborough Hotel in 2005, as well as the background and work of two commissions: Commission of First Nations and Métis Peoples and Justice Reform and the Commission of Inquiry into Matters Relating to the Death of Neil Stonechild.
Looks at a guideline developed by the Collaborative Inquiry Committee to produce principles and a structure for Aboriginal science and teaching. Includes an interpretation of the Medicine Wheel for use by teachers.
Journal of Educational Administration and Foundations, vol. 21, no. 2, 2010, pp. 19-34
Description
Examines historical, legal and socio-economic factors related to achievement gaps between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal education and discusses ways to improve experience & outcomes for Aboriginal students attending provincial and First Nations managed schools.
Assessment of the requirements for shelters and the current capacity in Saskatoon to deal with these women. Report forms part of the Bridges and Foundations Project on Urban Aboriginal Housing.
Concerns CBC radio program "The Riel Commission: An Investigation into the Survival of a People," starring Donald Sutherland and August Schellenberg. Includes broadcast information and the purpose of the production to commemorate the centennial of the Northwest Resistance of 1885.
Includes two annotated bibliographies which review emerging literature and identify any gaps or areas for further study, steps to organize a memorial march and a list of women's organizations in Saskatchewan.
Describes the First Nations Agricultural Council of Saskatchewan (FNACS) mandate, which is to access federal and provincial assistance programs available to farmers.
Commentary on the history and developments in Saskatchewan First Nation affairs and of a media that seems to favour sensationalism over positive political legacies.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 13, no. 9, September 2010, p. 19
Description
Profiles the accomplishments of Deborah Chatsis, a member of Ahtahkakoop First Nation, and her appointment as Canada's ambassador to Vietnam.
Article found by scrolling to page 19.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 13, no. 8, August 2010, p. 11
Description
Brief look at Back to Batoche, which is held during the third week of July to celebrate Métis history and vibrant culture.
Article found by scrolling to page 11.
Prairie Forum, vol. 10, no. 1, Spring, 1985, pp. 17-63
Description
Examines the Métis strategy during the Battle of Batoche, and the significance of the Northcote incident and the Gatling gun on the outcome of the battle.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 13, no. 6, June 2010, p. 16
Description
Comments on the program presented at the commemoration of the Battle of Batoche held at the Batoche National Historic Site.
Article found by scrolling to page 16.
Saskatchewan History, vol. 38, no. 3, Autumn, 1985, pp. 108-117
Description
Excerpts from the journal kept in the Sergeant Major’s office at the Battleford NWMP detachment in 1885. Entries selected from May 10 to May 24 and edited for publication.
Entire issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 108.
Research Report (Saskatchewan School Boards Association ) ; no. 05-05
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Sarah Longman
Description
Summary of a master's thesis that contends while progress has been made in the integration of Aboriginal content, the change has been slow.
Full Thesis.