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Aboriginal Police Officer Development and Policing
The 'Adventurers of England' on Hudson Bay: A Chronicle of the Fur Trade in the North
Historical social studies textbook.
American Indian Resource Manual for Public Libraries
Big Pictures and Paradoxes (Editorial)
An introduction of the articles in this particular issues about Indigenous education.
Choosing Border Work
A personal reflection of a non-Indigenous researcher conducting research in within Indigenous communities.
Creativity in a Cultural Context
Examines how Indigenous creativity is affected by social, cultural, ethical, and historical contexts.
The Face Pullers: Ch.3 Images - Leo Gardiner and Friend Share a Drink
Black and white photograph of two young indigenous men, one in full western apparel, and the other in a buckskin jacket drinking at table. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.
FED-BOS: The Federally Controlled Band Operated School and the No-Policy Policy
Examines the use of the words "band controlled" for schools, when in actuality the schools remains under the control of the federal government.
Focus on Youth
Giving Voice to Our Ancestors
An edited transcript of Verna Kirkness' speech, at the Mokakit Education Research Conference in 1992, about the teachings of Indigenous ancestors.
Increasing Access to Policing Services
Learner and Task Considerations in Designing Instruction for Native Adult Learners
Looks at the learning style preferences of adult Indigenous students.
Literature by and about the American Indian: An Annotated Bibliography
2nd edition.
Meeting the Needs of Victims and Offenders
Our Own Stories and Our Own Realities: Canada's First Nations Speaking Out Through Films
Reviews of Canadian made Indigenous films.
Police-Community Communication and Liaison
Quaslametko and Yetko: Two Grandmother Models for Contemporary Native Education Pedagogy
Discusses the importance of oral stories for Indigenous education.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Individual Presentation by Linda Chipesia
Presentation relating to land claims and self-government. The presenter believes that "(T)he difficulty of self-government and land claims is that although it is aimed at reviving the culture and identity of Indian people, it is only accessible to those who are educated and trained in the political, legal and economic intricacies of a non-Indian system."
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Marlene Villebrun, Canadian Mental Health Association
Villebrun discusses discrimination and low self-esteem issues; alcohol and drug abuse; the need to make Aboriginal history mandatory and a priority in Canadian schools; the intergenerational effects of cultural deprivation; and the need to better equip youth for "living in two cultures."
Select Bibliography on Canadian Indian Treaties and Related Subjects
Extensive list covering many primary source documents found at the Public Archives of Canada, now known as the National Archives. There are also many rare 19th century and early 20th century secondary sources that may not be readily available in libraries outside of Ottawa.
"Sophie Robert"1: Remembrances of Secwepemc Life - A Collaboration
A reflection on the author's collaboration with Secwepemc Elder Sophie Robert and how it impacted her academic career.
Taking Action against Substance Abuse
Tecumseh: A Chronicle of the Last Great Leader of His People
Historical social studies textbook.
Trauma in Transition
Examines the social and academic failures of Indigenous students moving from Indigenous controlled schools, where they were successful, to non-Indigenous run high schools.