Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 10, October 2009, p. 25
Description
Author compares past University of Saskatchewan Indigenous Peoples Program's Annual Music Festivals to the 6th annual and comes to the conclusion that the choice of venue is of utmost importance for the festivals' success.
Article located by scrolling by to page 25.
Looks at land development through increased Aboriginal involvement in economic opportunities and business ventures as a means to improving Aboriginal employment conditions.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 4, April 2008, p. 18
Description
Looks at the success of the Community Legal Assistance Services for Saskatoon Inner City program and the recognition it has received.
Article located by scrolling to page 18.
Passion for Action in Child and Family Services: Voices From the Prairies
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Jim Silver
Description
Looks at ways to move towards the goal of eliminating spatially concentrated racialized poverty in Prairie cities.
Chapter 11 from Passion for Action in Child and Family Services: Voices From the Prairies edited by S. McKay, D. Fuchs, I. Brown.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 10, October 2008, p. 15
Description
Describes the success of graduates of Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies Construction Careers, Women in Trades program.
Article located by scrolling to page 15.
Engaged Scholar Journal, vol. 2, no. 1, Engaging with Indigenous Communities, 2016, pp. 183-204
Description
Using research on Saskatoon Indigenous street gangs to examine the relationship between researchers and study participants and how these relationships can be used by researchers to understand their own privilege.
Central Urban Métis Federation Inc., One Arrow Strengthen Saskatoon's Inner City
Articles » General
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 4, April 2009, p. 5
Description
Comments on the opening of two affordable housing projects that are owned by Aboriginal groups with contributions coming from various levels of government.
Article located by scrolling to page 5.
Central Urban Métis Federation Incorporated Quietly Became a Force in the Community
Articles » General
Author/Creator
John Lagimodiere
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 5, May 2008, p. 14
Description
Looks at the many worthwhile services and programs offered by the Central Urban Métis Federation Incorporated including providing safe affordable housing.
Article located by scrolling to page 14.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 100, no. 1, January/February 2009, pp. 51-54
Description
Looks at a study to determine the independent effects of Aboriginal income and cultural status on the smoking prevalence in the Saskatoon Health Region.
Developing a Culturally Responsive School Division: An Aboriginal Education Research Network Grant
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Saskatoon Public Schools
Description
Outlines background and purpose of the study, and reports on establishing an advisory committee and the principles developed in consultation with it, knowledge gathered through international, national and local site visits, and practices in place at Princess Alexandra Community School and Mount Royal Collegiate, Saskatoon.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 6, June 2008, p. 16
Description
Comments on two Saskatoon educators who were given a First Nations spirit name to honour the positive changes they have made for Aboriginal people within the school system.
Article located by scrolling to page 16.
Purpose of research was to document successes and challenges encountered in the work of the Mamawohkamatowin Project, an initiative by the Saskatoon Tribal Council and the Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools Division.
Urban and Regional Planning Project (M.PL.)--Queen's University, 2016.
Includes case studies of Westbank First Nation, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, and Long Plain First Nation.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 4, no. 1, 2009, pp. 10-19
Description
Looks at how Building A Nation (BAN), a program located in the core neighbourhood of Saskatoon, provides therapy services using the medicine wheel as a learning and teaching tool in dealing with unhealthy life choices and managing healthy lives.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 2, February 2009, p. 20
Description
Looks at the conclusion of a three week trial which ended in a guilty verdict for the murder of a young Saskatoon woman.
Article located by scrolling to page 20.
Looks at the arguments put forth by Constable Harwig, Constable Senger and the Saskatoon Police Association to contest the Commissioner's findings and recommendations.
Study involved two classes of predominantly First Nations and Métis students in Grades 4/5 and 9 whose teachers were paired with and an Elder or knowledge keeper to develop and deliver classroom units. Evaluation took place through surveys and sharing circles as well as ongoing conversations and observations.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 11, November 2008, p. 3
Description
Looks at the history, the services provided, and the programs offered at the Friendship Centre as it celebrates a milestone anniversary.
Article located by scrolling to page 3.
Cultural Preservation for Indigenous Communities through Libraries & Archives
Governance of Cultural Policy Conference
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Deborah Lee
Tasha Hubbard
Carol Greyeyes
Dorothy Myo
Description
Indigenous Studies librarian discusses cultural preservation initiatives; director of Two Worlds Colliding discusses importance of the arts; coordinator of U of S Aboriginal Theatre Program discusses role of collaboration in furthering culture; and president of the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre discusses culture as a way of life.
Duration: 51:11.
College of Arts and Science (University of Saskatchewan)
Description
Overview of the new course offered using performance training methods to teach Indigenous language skills at the University of Saskatchewan. Uses TPR, total physical response to teach Cree.
Duration: 13:05.
Argues that this grassroots phenomena is a combination of three elements: community development, community economic development, and social enterprise.
Interview with artistic director of Saskatchewan Native Theater Company. Program teaches students culture, life skills, career management and preforming arts.
Duration: 13:17.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 3, March 2009, p. 2
Description
Comments on Shirley Wolfe-Keller and her accomplishments, among them being the first person in Saskatchewan to have been elected Chief of two First Nations.
Article located by scrolling to page 2.
From Truth to Reconciliation: Transforming the Legacy of Residential Schools
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Beverley Jacobs
Andrea J. Williams
Description
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. 12, no. 9, September 2009, p. 12
Description
Reports on the grand opening of a new library in Saskatoon that will service the needs of the community of Riversdale.
Article found by scrolling to page 12.
Reports on the course, Sustainability of Ecosystems taught at Brightsands Science and Environment Centre with a Traditional Knowledge Keeper in a tipi or on the open prairie.
Investigates experiences of students in four institutions in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan: Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, First Nations University of Canada, and the University of Saskatchewan. Eight factors are discussed: socio-political and cultural, programming and support services, educational infrastructure, financial, and family and community support. Data collected through nine focus groups and 13 one-on-one semi-structured interviews.