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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.
Aboriginal Social Work: Incorporating Aboriginal Worldviews in Social Work Field Practice
Examines the creation of the Native Human Services that provides an Indigenous worldview to address Indigenous educational and employment opportunities. To view article scroll down to page 41.
Accounts of Engagement: Conditions and Capitals of Indigenous Participation in Canadian Commercial Archaeology
Anthropology Thesis (PhD) -- University of Western Ontario, 2016
Acculturation between the Indian and European Fur Traders in Hudson Bay 1668-1821
History Thesis (MA) -- College of William & Mary, 1990.
Agents of Change: How American Indians Helped Change the World in Only Seven Years
Unit lloks at how the Seven Years' War restructured the balance of power between Europeans and Indigenous peoples in North America. Designed for Grade 8 students.
Britain and the Fur Trade: Commerce and Consumers in the North-Atlantic World, 1783-1821
[Business] Thesis (PhD) -- University of Northumbria at Newcastle, 2016.
The Colonial Problem : An Indigenous Perspective on Crime and Injustice in Canada
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.
First Nations & Inuit Technologies
Designed for Grade 3 Social Studies classes. Students learn about indigenous inventions and discoveries and how they helped European settlers.
Food for Thought: Access to Food in Canada’s Remote North
Four Stories of an Over-Taxed Indian
Using their own personal experiences to examine the treatment of Indian Status Card users and the misconceptions about Status Cards by the general public. To view article to scroll down to page 85.
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.
Gimaamaa-akiiminaan gimiigwechiwendaamin = Thankful for Our Mother Earth: A Kid's Activity Book
Story and activities focus on the harvest of wild rice. English with some words translated into Ojibwe.
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.
Hiding in Plain Sight: The Métis Nation
Podcast features researchers from Library and Archives Canada's and the Saint-Boniface Historical Society discussing how their institutions are helping people discover their ancestry and identity.
Duration: 38:24.
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.
In the Trenches: Traditional Healer’s Understanding of Health and Healing
Examines traditional Indigenous healing methods and healers are need more today to help with Indigenous emotional, spiritual, physical and mental health. To view article scroll down to page 25.
Indigenous Writes: A Guide to First Nations, Métis & Inuit Issues in Canada
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.
Kent Monkman: Casualties of Modernity
Noted Canadian Cree artist discusses the evolution of his artist practice.
Duration: 50:56.
Legend of Wesakayjack and the Loon: As Told by the Norway House Elders
Written for primary students.
Related Material: Story without text.
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.
The Over-Incarceration of Canadian Indigenous People: Moving from Punitive Practices Towards Healing Spirit Injuries
Discusses ways to address the over incarceration of the Indigenous populations by holding perpetrators of crime accountable through facilitated dialogues amongst offender(s), victim(s) and communities.
To view article scroll down to page 11.
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.
[Redpatch: First Nations Soldiers in WWI]
Graphic novel originally included in script of play Redpatch.
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.
Secret Path Lesson Plans
The Significance of Drums in First Nations' Cultures
Designed for Grade 1-3 art classes.
The Statesmanship of Sir John A. Macdonald and Louis Riel
Political Science Thesis (PhD) -- University of Calgary, 2016.
Stories of Attachment for Northern Indigenous Families
Education Graduate Research Project (M.A) -- University of Northern British Columbia, 2011.
Taking Care of Our Children: Facilitator Guide: Parent Workshop on Childrearing in First Nations Families and Communities
Focus is on parenting children from birth to age seven. Developed through literature review, advisory input and interviews with key informants.
Treaty Essential Learnings (TELs): The Treaty Experience in Manitoba: Implementation Copy
Two Voices on Aboriginal Pedagogy: Sharpening the Focus
Discusses the use of Indigenous educational holistic approaches to improve communication and understand for new teachers in Canada.
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.