Contends that worldwide Indigenous peoples are gaining recognition and status and that the Canadian government has an important role to play in helping its Indigenous population preserve their culture and gain similar success.
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 95, no. 12, December 2005, pp. 2173-2179
Description
States that cancer rates reported in the Lakota Country are 40% higher than the general population of the United States, and discusses how to overcome the high rate.
Uses data from 2004-2005 Canadian Community Health Surveys and 2001 Aboriginal People's Survey for identifying demographic, socio-economic and geographic factors.
Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, vol. 20, no. 3, May-June 2005, pp. 155-161
Description
Study shows a high level of risk, a high prevalence and high mortality from cardiovascular disease (CVD). In 1992 CVD in Aboriginal Americans exceeded the rates for all other races, regardless of age; also examines cultural factors that play a role in the health disparities.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 41, no. 3, Summer, 2017, pp. 250-286
Description
Study involved interviews with 10 individuals who had served in the legislature or on county councils about their experiences running for, and serving in, political office given that the state is considered to be highly racialized.
Documentary about a community radio station and the important role it plays in the Teetl'it Gwich'in town of Fort McPherson, Northwest Territories.
Duration : 1:06:11.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 29, no. 3/4, Summer/Fall, 2005, pp. 505-509
Description
Explains how participating in opening day ceremonies at the National Museum of the American Indian turned out to be an event that will long be remembered by the author.
The Canadian Journal of Law and Society, vol. 20, no. 2, 2005, pp. 183-205
Description
Discusses how the Six Nations band members have accessed private property using these certificates avoid circumvent the seizure for debt restrictions in the Indian Act and acquire mortgages and own their own housing.
Looks at how labor practices used by Indian Health Services in New Mexico should be implemented in American health facilities to possibly lower cesarean delivery rates for other populations.
Arctic Anthropology, vol. 54, no. 2, 2017, pp. 40-51
Description
Author challenges mainstream narratives about the Nenet cultural and historic practice of reindeer herding on the Yamal peninsula; suggests a system of herding based on movement, traditional herd navigation and laws of Nenet-land relationship.
American Review of Canadian Studies, vol. 47, no. 2, Makippugut (We Are Standing Up): Public Policy and Self-Determination in Nunavik, 2017, pp. 162-175
Description
Looks at the evolution of Nunavik status as a member of the circumpolar and Canadian world, as well as the need for Quebec to adopt an Arctic policy after a history of neglect.
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 20, no. 1, Spring, 2005, pp. 49-69
Description
Discusses concerns by Native American communities of the impacts of science, research and information on nation building and the protection of their rights and culture.