Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 31, no. 2, 2008, pp. 4-14, 174
Description
Looks at popular interpretations of the Huron childhood experience and finds that the historical representations regarding disrespect and freedom, associated with children, are simply not true.
Studies the homeless in Montreal, Quebec where according to recent figures, it is estimated that more than 90 of 800 Inuit that live there are homeless.
California Law Review, vol. 96, no. 1, February 2008, pp. 185-233
Description
Argues that despite the U.S. government's responsibility and statutory obligations, it has failed to adequately address the issue of domestic violence, and that in order curtail the problem, tribes must have the power to exercise more control.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 25, no. 5, September/October 2001, pp. 20-25
Description
Study results found that Aboriginal people in Australia were more likely to be admitted to the hospital for primary and preventable conditions and stay longer than non-Aboriginal populations.
International Journal on Minority and Group Rights, vol. 8, no. 2/3, Special Issue on Sami Rights in Finland, Norway, Russia and Sweden, 2001, pp. 177-222
Description
Examines the role international norms play in shaping Sami policy and possible future repercussions.
Authors covered are: Jeanette Armstrong, Maria Campbell, Linda Griffiths, Ruby Slipperjack, Beatrice Culleton, Beverly Hungry Wolf, Lee Maracle, and Eden Robinson.
The Beaver, vol. 81, no. 6, December/January 2001/2002, pp. 31-[?]
Description
Discusses how pretext of enforcing British law was used to force the Cowichan to submit to British authority and gain access to their land without an agreement.
Discusses how Bill C-21 demonstrates the differences between First Nations and the federal Conservative government. It also explores group rights as opposed to individual rights.
Presents an historical overview of the Huron-Wendat First Nation in Quebec and a photograph of Max Gros-Louis, Grand Chief of the Huron-Wendat First Nation.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 25, no. 4, Autumn, 2001, pp. 657-659
Description
Book review of: "I Remain Alive" by Ruth J. Hefflin. Book examines the writings of: Charles Eastman, Luther Standing Bear, Gertrude Bonnin, Ella Cara Deloria and Nicholas Black Elk.
Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, vol. 29, no. 1, January-February 2008, pp. 62-75
Description
Longitudinal study conducted with 4307 students and average age ranged from 10.2 to 19.1 years old. Results were separated into five categories: always, preciously, subsequently, inconsistently and singly declared. Found that identification was related to whether or not they graduated from high school.
Schedule of 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (7PCV) and 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (23PPV) for Australian Aboriginal infants in 2001 and found that this population will produce an immunce reponse to 7PCV and 23PPV.
Diabetes Care, vol. 24, no. 1, January 2001, pp. 64-68
Description
Study shows that diabetics with complications earn only 85% of non-diabetic incomes and are twice as likely to be out of the labour force when compared to the general population while the disease has less influence on rates of employment for Aboriginals.
Canadian Journal of Urban Research, vol. 17, no. 1, Supplement, Summer, 2008, pp. 20-36
Description
Study identified five priority areas: citizen participation and engagement, governance interface, culture as a municipal asset, economic and social development, and urban reserves, service agreements and regional relationships.