Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 6, June 2008, p. 13
Description
Comments on three First Nation journalists who cover a variety of stories, including First Nation issues, on the radio, television and newspaper.
Article located by scrolling to page 13.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 7, July 2008, p. 19
Description
Introduces an art program that involves displaying art and sharing stories door to door in Regina's north end with the hope of engaging the residents in the arts.
Article located by scrolling to page 19.
Chapter XII, "Rebellion". A summary of the events concerning the 1885 Resistance. Hawkes separates the sections into "The Fighting", "Fish Creek", "Batcoche", "Captain Howard and his Gatling Gun", "Cut Knife", "The Alberta Field Force: Frenchman's Butte", "The Ballad of the Near-Battle of Cussed Creek". The chapter includes images of the North West Mounted Police guard room, Regina Barracks, Tourand's Home, the stone house at Warman Ferry, an old house in Duck Lake, Old Mill at Duck Lake, Store at Duck Lake, the remains of the old convent at St. Laurent, "Riel's Councillors".
Chapter XXX discusses the execution of Riel and the national reaction before and after. There are several quotations from Riel and his final letter to his mother appears in full.
Extract from The Story of Saskatchewan and Its People by John Hawkes.
From Truth to Reconciliation: Transforming the Legacy of Residential Schools
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Beverley Jacobs
Andrea J. Williams
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Describes the findings of the Sisters in Spirit initiative and work with grieving families.
Chapter from From Truth to Reconciliation: Transforming the Legacy of Residential Schools edited by Marlene Brant Castellano.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 12, December 2008, p. 29
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Looks at the First Nation and Métis Awareness Night, hosted by the Regina Pats hockey team, including highlights such as the national anthem being sung in Cree and a ceremonial puck drop.
Article located by scrolling to page 29.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 6, June 2008, p. 7
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Comments on an indigenous vegetable garden, planted near the First Nations University of Canada in partnership with the Street Culture group, designed to engage youth in an activity that would promote healthy lifestyle choices.
Article located by scrolling to page 7.
Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, vol. 40, no. 1, In-home and Community Care for Seniors / Le soin des ainés à la maison et dans la communauté, 2008, pp. 112-125
Description
Based on interviews with 103 women, study supports need for primary health professionals to offer postnatal screening for women who may be at risk for postpartum depression .