American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 17, no. 1, Special Issue on International Year of Indigenous Peoples: Discovery and Human Rights, 1993, pp. 1-15
Description
Discussion of the Columbus quincentenary celebrations, which ignored the impact discovery on those who were "discovered".
Discusses a controversial lesson in history through art, by presenting nstitutions devoted to nostalgic theme-park versions of history; the exhibit contrasts violence, defiance, racism, alienation and suicide with family harmony, friendship, creativity and work.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 41, no. 1, 2017, pp. 87-108
Description
Describes Elders' contributions to a community-based participatory research project, the Nimi Ichinohabi program, on substance abuse prevention for children at the community school.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 5, no. 4, Series 2, Winter, 1993, pp. 45-54
Description
Looks at the works of William Apess, and discusses how he has not been recognized as an "authentic" representation of Native America.
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Discusses racism and sexism at the 16th Annual Conference of the Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women (CRIAW/ICREF) November 1992, Toronto.
Duration: 18:43
Women in Canada: A Gender-based Statistical Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Tina Hotton Mahony
Joanna Jacob
Heather Hobson
Description
Statistics on violent crime, criminal and violent victimization, childhood assault, spousal violence, homicide, and females charged with violent offences.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 17, no. 1, January/February 1993, pp. 26-29
Description
Excerpt from book that looks at pregnancy, childbirth, mothering and general health from the perspective of Aboriginal mothers. Recommended as a teaching tool and resource.
Project involved organizing gathering of families in order to hear their stories and opinions, and interviewing front line workers and police officers working in Nunavik.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 41, no. 3, Indigenous Food Sovereignty, 2017, pp. 31-70
Description
Discusses how farmers and gardeners define food sovereignty and how the concept has been put into practice to attain the goals of promoting health and traditional culture.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 5, no. 4, Series 2, Winter, 1993, pp. 3-24
Description
Explores the author's autobiographical essays and looks at her personal and tribal experiences.
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