Born into My Grandmother's Hands: Honouring First Nations' Birth Knowledge and Practice in North Yukon
Looks at traditional childbirth practices of the Vuntut Gwitchin, Trondëk Hwëch’in, and Na-Cho Nyak Dun First Nations.
Looks at traditional childbirth practices of the Vuntut Gwitchin, Trondëk Hwëch’in, and Na-Cho Nyak Dun First Nations.
Lesson plan uses the books : Shi-Shi-Etko, Shin-Chi’s Canoe, and Stolen Words.
Historic site located near the mouth of Boundary Creek (Shanàghan K’òhnjik) and right next to the boundary between the United States and Canada.
Presenter gives an overview of the Gwich'in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement which applies to part of the Yukon and Northwest Territories.
Presenter speaks on a range of subjects including land claims, the Indian Act, the "erosion" of Aboriginal culture and language, and the role of elders in education. A question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation.
Presentation on behalf chiropractor which discusses "the ongoing and seemingly discriminatory practice by the Non-Aboriginal system which outright prevents the Aboriginal from choosing the care of the chiropractic doctor for his or her ills in time of need, and having it covered by the insurance program that is in place for Native people."