American Indian Quarterly, vol. 11, no. 1, Winter, 1987, pp. 1-10
Description
Looks at the impact of firearms to Indigenous nations in the Spanish America frontier. Spanish policy prohibited the trading of firearms to Indigenous people but Indigenous tribes obtained firearms from French or British allies instead..
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 25, no. 2, Fall, 2010, pp. 11-28
Description
Introduction to the Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN), the work the network does internationally and domestically, and the challenges faced to help protect North America.
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 24, no. 1, Spring, 2009, pp. 7-23
Description
Argues that consultation processes, with the United States administration, need to continue and that reporting requirements and accountability need to be put in place in order to ensure that important issues are addressed.
Humanity & Society, vol. 33, no. 1/2, May 2009, pp. 18-34
Description
Examines issues facing Aboriginal women such as poverty, ill-health, violence and sexual exploitation. Authors agree with recommendations made by the Royal Commission on Aboriginal People.
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 21, no. 2, K-12 Education, Winter, 2009, p. 6
Description
Brief profile of five authors who contribute to the Tribal College Journal: Mary Henson, LaVinia Pauline Snowball, Patty Talahongva, Kurt Umbhau, David W. Bland.
International Journal of Mental Health & Addiction, vol. 8, no. 2, April 2010, pp. 160-173
Description
Looks at how providing culturally relevant opportunities for youth to build healthy relationships and leadership skills has the potential to increase youth engagement.
Post Script, vol. 29, no. 3, Indian Cinema, Summer, 2010, pp. 58-[?]
Description
Studies four films to compare practices used to preserve Inuit architectural knowledge: Qallunajatut/Urban Inuk; episode 3 from Nunavut/Our Land series, Qarmaq/Stone House, and Qaggiq/Gathering Place .
Journal of Enterprising Communities, vol. 3, no. 1, 2009, pp. 94-117
Description
Discusses long-term environmental and social impacts of building a pipeline in a region where people believe that they have an obligation to the land upon which they live.
Comments on the success of Chief Clarence Louis, from the Osoyoos Indian Band, who has made his community stronger by working together. By also looking at the tragedy surrounding the Christopher Pauchay case, the author argues for more individual and community responsibilty.
Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, vol. 25, no. 4, December 2010, pp. 385-396
Description
Examines the concept of successful aging from an Alaska Native perspective that is designated when an individual has demonstrated wisdom because of the experiences he or she has gained throughout life.
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 34, no. 5, September/October 2010, pp. 26-29
Description
Overview of the health condition of women in the Torres Strait Islanders community, including statistical information about population, mortality, birth rates and health risk factors.
Children and Youth Services Review, vol. 32, no. 12, December 2010, pp. 1796-1802
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Results from 83 interviews identified five themes: system supports, specialists, education through sharing, cultural and community supports, and recreational resource support. Compares results to available literature.
Canadian Modern Language Review , vol. 66, no. 1, September 2009, p. 19–47
Description
Looks at research and reports about young Indigenous children’s early language learning trajectories and developmental needs, for cognitive, social, and cultural learning.