Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 21, no. 2, Proceedings of the 2010 Western Social Science Association American Indian Studies Section, Summer, 2010, pp. 1-6
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Comments on the cost of mining to people and the environment, for corporate and government benefit.
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 25, no. 2, Fall, 2010, pp. 11-28
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Introduction to the Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN), the work the network does internationally and domestically, and the challenges faced to help protect North America.
Ethnohistory, vol. 20, no. 2, Spring, 1973, pp. 153-171
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Discusses the history of distortions in portrayal of Aboriginals, gives brief descriptions of several movies, and examines steps needed to correct the situation.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 24, no. 1, Spring, 2012, pp. 74-77
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Book review of: Stories Through Theories/Theories Through Stories edited by Gordon D. Henry, Nieves Pascual Soler, and Silvia Martinez-Falquina.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access review, scroll to page 74.
Background paper prepared for the Education for all global monitoring report 2012, Youth and skills: putting education to work.
Examines the issues and opportunities associated with low-literacy levels among Indigenous peoples.
Journal of Multiculturalism in Education, vol. 8, no. 2, 2012, pp. 1-29
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Responses of participants who had attended institutions between 1921 and 1986 are divided into five themes: loss of identity, loss of self-esteem, loneliness, abandonment, and feelings of discomfort when they returned to their communities.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 24, no. 2, Summer, 2012, pp. 120-123
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Book review of: Studies in the Literary Achievement of Louise Erdrich, Native American Writer edited by Brajesh Sawhney.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access review, scroll to page 120.
The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, vol. 38, no. 5, September 2012, pp. 511-517
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Reports prescription drugs, alcohol, and marijuana are main concerns in communities and access to resources, services and interventions are tied to the wellness/health of the community.
Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, vol. 25, no. 4, December 2010, pp. 385-396
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Examines the concept of successful aging from an Alaska Native perspective that is designated when an individual has demonstrated wisdom because of the experiences he or she has gained throughout life.
Study examined learning experiences of students in mathematics and science programs, barriers to continuing education in those fields, and existing supports for transition process. Contains stories of four individuals.
Based on a National needs assessment survey of 230 organizations between 2010 and 2011. Supports need for a master plan, funding for more staff, culturally relevant training programs, and assistance with digitization of materials.