Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 9, September 2008, p. 20
Description
Introduces a service that will take health care to core areas, with a mobile health unit, and give primary care to patients who otherwise may not receive it, including those without health cards.
Article found by scrolling to page 20.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 9, September 2009, p. 1
Description
Comments on the annual Aboriginal Music Festival, hosted by the Indigenous Peoples Program at the University of Saskatchewan, which combines culture and education through music and information booths.
Article located on page 1.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, vol. 14, no. 5, June 2008, pp. 497-504
Description
Evaluates the commonalities of 47 people who were given a 10% or less chance of survival beyond five years and sought out traditional healers for help with cancer.
Neighborhood Effects and Concentration Levels of Aboriginal People in Large Canadian Cities
Research Highlight (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Research Highlight. Socio-economic Series ; 08-010
Research Report (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Evelyn J. Peters
Oksana Starchenko
Research Report (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Description
Study looked at four main outcomes that could be either positive or negative: emergence or maintenance of distinct cultures, changes in access to employment and quality of services, and attitudes toward an area.
Includes both research highlight and full report.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 7, July 2009, p. 22
Description
Looks at the opening of The Library on 20th Street in Saskatoon, the children's programming, and the content of the collection.
Article located by scrolling to page 22.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 4, April 2009, p. 2
Description
Highlights Dana Soonias, the new chief executive officer of Wanuskewin Heritage Park, and describes his enthusiasm in accepting the challenge of this new post.
Article located by scrolling to page 2.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 13, no. 1, January 2010, p. 1,2
Description
Comments on the Olympic torch passing through Wanuskewin Heritage Park and the re-opening of Wanuskewin after a two year renovation closure.
Article found on page 1 and 2.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 9, September 2008, p. 9
Description
Discusses the many programs available for students of St. Mary's school including access to health care, bussing, after-school care and much more.
Article located by scrolling to page 9.
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 6, no. 1, Fall, 2008, pp. 44-60
Description
Examines how information and communication technology has made outsourcing certain functions to remote locations possible and whether this is a viable source of employment for Aboriginal communities. Specifically looks at call centres.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 10, October 2008, p. 31
Description
Comments on the first ever soccer team for Oskayak High School and the enthusiasm the players have for the game.
Article located by scrolling to page 31.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 10, October 2009, p. 1
Description
Comments on the positive effects the annual back to school powwow, held at Oskayak High School in Saskatoon, had on the students and the community.
Article located on page 1.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 4, April 2009, p. 14
Description
Looks at the varied career of Patrick Bird and the opportunities he has had in the film and television industry.
Article located by scrolling to page 14.
Canadian Journal of Urban Research, vol. 17, no. 1, Summer, 2008, pp. 78-106
Description
Examines the changing spatial structure of food retailing between 1984 and 2004 in relation to neighbourhoods containing high concentrations of poverty.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 3, March 2009, p. 1,3
Description
Looks at the 17th anniversary of the Strengthening the Circle Program that combines kohkums, traditional values, practices and the Cree language.
Article located on page 1 and by scrolling to page 3.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 2, February 2008, p. 1, 7
Description
Looks at a group of diabetics who meet once a week to snowshoe together in an effort to improve their health.
Article located on page 1 and by scrolling to page 7.
Social Indicators Research , vol. 95, no. 1, January 2010, pp. 33-61
Description
Looks at the relationship between crime and quality of life in Saskatoon, and discusses how perceptions of crime and safety affect the quality of life of residents living in different neighbourhoods.
Social Indicators Research, vol. 85, no. 1, January 2008, pp. 81-95
Description
Examines the relationship between neighbourhood level
variables and rates of respiratory illness in children less than 2 years of age who were born in Saskatoon between 1992 and 1994.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 12, December 2008, p. 3
Description
Looks at implementing a traveling interactive exhibit, Sasipenita, with the goal of reducing racism by promoting understanding and respect of First Nations and Métis people.
Article located by scrolling to page 3.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 12, December 2009, p. 8
Description
Looks at the story behind the winning logo created to represent the 125th Anniversary of the Battle of Batoche.
Article located by scrolling to page 8.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 5, May 2008, p. 6
Description
Looks at the author's desire for Saskatchewan to celebrate cultural diversity similar to that done in the American Southwest.
Article located by scrolling to page 6.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 6, June 2008, p. 14
Description
Looks at a commitment, by the Saskatchewan government and the City of Saskatoon, to construct a school, daycare and wellness centre in a core Saskatoon neighbourhood.
Article located by scrolling to page 14.
Saskatoon Community Youth Arts Programming Played Role in Changing Creighton Jimmy's Life
Articles » General
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 2, February 2009, p. 13
Description
Focuses on a youth who has turned his life around through involvement in an art program which consists of community art projects, skill enhancement workshops and life skills training.
Article located by scrolling to page 13.
Social Indicators Research, vol. 85, no. 1, January 2008, pp. 39-52
Description
Discusses the various social indicators employed in the seven Bridges and Foundations Project surveys, which probed into the views of local Aboriginal residents reguarding quality of life, living conditions and affordable housing.
Relates personal conversations held with Brandon, a student involved in a talking circle, about mathematics and discusses contributing factors to students success.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 2, February 2008, p. 8
Description
Introduction to the Student Wellness Initiative Toward Community Health (SWITCH) program and comments on it having received a federal award.
Article located by scrolling to page 8.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 1, January 2009, p. 7
Description
Looks at the executive director of a youth centre and the role he has played in changing the lives of many youth.
Article located by scrolling to page 7.
Methods included literature review, "talking circles" to engage parents and students in discussion, visits to schools in Edmonton and Winnipeg, and analysis and categorization of information. Goal was to develop practical ideas which could be incorporated into day-to-day operations.