American Antiquity, vol. 71, no. 3, July 2006, pp. 473-499
Description
Analyzed the residue from two unmodified lithic grinding tools and gives evidence of choke cherry (Prunus virginiana), saskatoon berry (Amelanchier alnifolia), prairie turnup (Psoralea esculenta) and maize (Zea mays) use.
International Journal of Inclusive Education, vol. 9, no. 1, January-March 2005, pp. 3-15
Description
Discusses and analyses the physically, spiritually and mentally destructive and disruptive components of colonial education on Aboriginal peoples in Canada from a historical and contemporary perspective.
Canadian Journal of Archaeology, vol. 29, no. 2, 2005, pp. 165-233
Description
Re-examination of the Batiscan site which was excavated in the 1960s and produced one of the largest collections of Vinette I pottery from the Early Woodlands period.
Urban Education, vol. 41, no. 1, January 2006, pp. 20-49
Description
Shows universal principles of learning are important to American Indian students and that supportive relationships with school personnel enhance conditions that lead to success.
Journal of Public Health Management and Practice, vol. 11, no. 6, November/December 2005, pp. 537-541
Description
Suggests that high risk populations, including American Indians, should look at ways to increase blood glucose screening to identify those at risk for diabetes or metabolic syndrome.
Social Work Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Calgary, 2006.
Purpose of this study is to explore the experiences of five Aboriginal individuals who formerly used solvents and factors related to their transition to non-use.
Journal of Small Business & Entrepreneurship, vol. 19, no. 1, 2006, pp. 1-20
Description
Looks at false assumptions made by the press, academics, and policy makers and argues that these distortions have supported the development of misdirected public policies.
American Journal of Health Behavior, vol. 29, no. 5, September/October 2005, pp. 413-422
Description
Assesses the feasibility of using a portion of the Family Environment Scale (FES) with American Indian families and to describe the mean family profile exhibited by one Native community.
Canadian Geographer, vol. 49, no. 4, Winter, 2005, pp. 352-366
Description
Analysis of the provincial Liberal administration's 2002 referendum seeking public decision-making on land claims. Article illustrates use of arguments based in economics used and by way of systemic bias disregarding historical context of issues.
Mental Health Task Force: Government of Nunavut: The Feasibility and Applicability of the Australian (WASC-Y) Model of Suicide Prevention/Intervention for Use in Nunavut
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Shirley Tagalik
Margaret Joyce
Description
Research shows there are advantages to adopting assessment tool and using it in culturally appropriate ways for Inuit. Recommendation are given for development and delivery.
Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research, vol. 67, no. 2, July 2006, pp. 79-84
Description
Concludes that "mothers need to be encouraged to follow current infant feeding recommendations" and strategies for weight reduction among adults and children are required.