American Journal of Public Health, vol. 95, no. 5, May 2005, p. 758
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Argues that the AIAN health policy hasn't kept pace with the demographic and social changes of the last 50 years, resulting in the needless suffering of people.
Social Work, vol. 50, no. 2, April 2005, pp. 131-139
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Findings revealed grandparents raising grandchildren, despite the fact that many were living in extreme poverty, suffer ill health, and have limited resources and services.
Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, vol. 25, no. 4, December 2010, pp. 355-369
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Examines the negative and positive aspects of providing elder care, describing low levels of burden and high levels of reward, attributable to cultural attitudes toward elders.
Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, vol. 25, no. 4, December 2010, pp. 371-383
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Examines the role of American Indian grandparents who assume custodial responsibility of providing sole care for their grandchildren and the stressors and rewards of providing that care.
Journal of Diversity in Higher Education, vol. 3, no. 1, March 2010, pp. 27-42
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Discusses the challenges of first-year course completion and reveals why American Indian students are more likely to report difficulties. Recommends strategies for enhancing academic success.
History of Native American settlements in the Lower Mississippi Valley and the impact of the Indian Removal Act of 1883 when discussed in relation to Native American assistance after Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
The Economist , vol. 365, no. 8295, October 19, 2002, p. 61
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Suggests opening of new winery Nk'Mip Cellars a joint-venture between the Osoyoos First Nation and Vincor is part of a trend toward private initiatives.
Human Biology, vol. 82, no. 2, April 2010, pp. 227-238
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Discusses the classical stringent standards to retrieve and authenticate DNA from ancient remains and puts forth recommendations for future discoveries and progression of the ancient DNA field.
Native Studies Review, vol. 16, no. 2, 2005, pp. 125-149
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Book review of: Making Native Space: Colonialism, Resistance, and Reserves in British Columbia by Cole Harris. Comments by Cole about the review also included.
Discusses project using Alfred Kroeber descriptions and photographs from the American Museum of Natural history to construct an Arapaho bustle of sage grouse feathers. Includes photographs and instructions.