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Aboriginal Electoral Pariticipation in Canada
Examines the low voter turnout for Indigenous populations in Canada during the 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2011 federal elections.
Acculturation between the Indian and European Fur Traders in Hudson Bay 1668-1821
History Thesis (MA) -- College of William & Mary, 1990.
Conflicting Plans
2nd edition.
Contrasting Worlds
Overview of Métis history from the 1600s to the early 1870s when many Métis migrated from Manitoba to Saskatchewan. Includes questions for students.
2nd edition.
Copyright Issues Regarding Inuit Art
Brief discussion of artists' right to control reproduction and exhibition of their work and their moral right to the integrity of their creations.
Count to Ten the Métis Way
Colouring and activity book teaches children to count to ten in Michif.
Equality Among Women
Discussion on the power of women and the inequality of paternalism, racism, sexism, and the materialistic society. Attached is a short poem titled The Red in Winter by Emma LaRocque. Entire issue on one pdf.
Scroll down to page 133 to read article.
Frog Girl Lesson Plan
Based on a Pacific Northwest traditional story. Suitable for Grades 1-3.
Fur Trade Social Inequality and the Role of Non-Verbal Communication
Archaeology Thesis (PhD) -- Simon Fraser University, 1990.
Gabriel Dumont: Métis Legend
Brief video discusses the life of the Metis leader and his role in the 1885 Resistance. Duration: 7:25.
Related Material: Transcript; Teacher's Guide.
A Guide to the Louis Riel Papers
Discusses documents found in the Provincial Archives of Manitoba, Archives de l'Archevêché de Saint-Boniface, Public Archives of Canada, Archives de la Chancellerie de l’Archevêché de Montréal, and Les Archives du Séminaire de Québec and the periods in Riel's life which are not represented in any collections. Two appendices list documents and the repositories in which they are found. Research was conducted as part of the Riel Project and published as The Collected Papers of Louis Riel.
Hide and Sneak
Lesson plan for use with picture book by Michael Arvaarluk Kusugak and Vladyana Krykorka which is the story of a little Inuit girl who is lured into a cave by an Ijiraq who refuses to take her home. She outwits him and finds her way back using an inuksugaq as a landmark. Recommended for Grades Kindergarten to 2.
How Chipmunk Got His Stripes
For use with book by Joseph Bruchac and James which retells a traditional story designed to teach lessons about humility. Recommended for Kindergarten to Grade 3.
How Nivi Got Her Names by Laura Deal, Illustrated by Charlene Chua: Educator's Resource
Geared toward Kindergarten to Grade 3. Story is about a Inuit girl who learns about traditional naming practices.
Identity, History and the Athabaskan Potlatch
Anthropology Thesis (PhD) -- McMaster University, 1990.
Jingle Dancer: A RIF Guide for Community Coordinators
Lesson plan to accompany the book Jingle Dancer by Cynthia Leitich Smith and illustrated by Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu. Designed for use with Kindergarten to Grade 3 students.
Lagimodiere and Their Descendants, 1635 to 1885
The Last Divide: The Fur Trade and the Exploration of the Far Northwest 1821-1852
History Theses (PhD) -- Loyola University, 1980.
Legend of Wesakayjack and the Loon: As Told by the Norway House Elders
Written for primary students.
Related Material: Story without text.
The Métis
Intended for use with elementary school students. Some language is outdated due year of publication (1980).
National Assessment of First Nations Water and Wastewater Systems: National Roll-Up Report: Final
Purpose of research was to define current deficiencies and operational requirements of systems, identify long-term needs for each community and review sustainable, long-term infrastructure strategies for the next ten years. Recommendations grouped by infrastructure needs, operations and capacity, and regulations and guidelines. Ninety-seven percent of First Nations participated in study.
Plains Indian Art of the Northern Plains: Traveling Trunk Curriculum
2nd revised edition. Uses archival photographs of material culture.
A Promise Is a Promise: Lesson Plan
Story about an Inuit girl who disobeys her mother, goes fishing on the sea ice and is kidnapped by Qallupilluit. Recommended for Preschool to Grade 2.
The Roots of Western Discontent : An Interpretation of the White Settlers’ Role in the Rebellion of 1885
History Thesis (MA) University of British Columbia, 1985.
Stories of Attachment for Northern Indigenous Families
Education Graduate Research Project (M.A) -- University of Northern British Columbia, 2011.
Treaty Essential Learnings (TELs): The Treaty Experience in Manitoba: Implementation Copy
Working with Indigenous Offenders to End Violence
Examines literature from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom with a focus on development of culturally specific violent offender programs.
Youth Crime Prevention Projects in Native Communities: Interim Report
Discusses four programs: Skeena Youth Work Incentive Program, Rediscovery Project, Wilderness Alternatives Society, and the Neyunan Project.