American Studies International, vol. 40, no. 3, October 2002, pp. 46-56
Description
Comments on stereotypical images found in books, toys, games, etc. and the artists who are deconstructing these images by infusing their cultural diversity into their work.
Rural and Remote Health, vol. 6, no. 560, July 19, 2006, pp. 1-12
Description
Study uses demographics and consultation content to compare primary care services offered between Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services and Townsville Aboriginal and Island Health Service.
Teacher resource with links to a wide variety of topics such as health, women, self-government, and residential schools. Includes suggested grade level, student questions/activities and list of additional resources for each topic.
Regional Northern Identity: From Past to Future, International Research Conference ; 2006
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Torunn Pettersen
Description
Focuses on lack of Sami demographical knowledge, its importance, the reasons, and the role of Sami identity.
Paper presented at the Regional Northern Identity: From Past to Future, International Research Conference.
Aboriginal Concerns: Self-Government, Nunavut, Repatriation, Representation, and Aboriginal Media
E-Books » Chapters
Description
Book based on presentations given at a colloquium of the same name. Part V contains Aboriginal content.
To access chapter, scroll down to appropriate page.
Chapter 36: Converging or Diverging Pathways to Aboriginal Self-Determination? Indigenous Peoples, Self-Government, and the Federation by Frances Abele and Michael J. Prince. (p.443)
Chapter 37: Keynote Address on Nunavut: Convergence and Divergence in North America: Canada and the United States by Donat Savoie. ( p.
Looks at effectiveness of existing services offered for the community and for Aboriginal women and concludes that not enough gender and ethnic services are offered.
Federal government site providing links to Policy and Legislation, Families of Offenders Portal, Restorative Justice, Citizen's Advisory Committees, Parole and Community Corrections, and reintegration programs.
Historical background, analysis and recommendation from Indian Claims Commission (ICC) hearing to determine whether the federal government breached its fiduciary obligation when it conducted a surrender of part Reserve 73. ICC ruled 2 to 1 that a settlement should be negotiated under the Specific Claims Policy. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
Looks at the conflict regarding the monument of Crazy Horse. The Indian organization Defenders of the Black Hills argue the monument is an environmental and spiritual violation.
Looks at the success at Princess Alexandra Community School in creating a culturally affirmative learning environment with community education and staff development through transformative learning.