Arctic, vol. 71, no. 4, December 19, 2018, pp. 422-430
Description
Study compares bird use of rehabilitated oil extraction sites with that of nearby reference sites; finding demonstrate that sites studied 3 to 10 years post-site rehabilitation are not comparable to nearby reference site in regards to shorebird and passerine habitat (nesting/breeding), but they do seem to support waterfowl. Additional shorebirds and passerines are using these sites for foraging and resting.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 9, no. 1, Series 2; [Special Issue on] Gerald Vizenor, Spring, 1997, pp. [33]-46
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Discusses the parallels between Chinese and Native American culture as revealed in Griever: An American Monkey King in China.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 17, no. 1, 1997, pp. 198-199
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Book review of: Food Plants of Coastal First Peoples by Nancy J. Turner. An updated second edition of Turner's 1975 British Columbia Provincial Museum Handbook. A companion volume Food Plants of Interior First Peoples has also be revised by Turner.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 17, no. 2, 1997, pp. 370-372
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Book review on: The Encyclopedia of Native American Biography: Six Hundred Life Stories of Important People from Powhatan to Wilma Mankiller by Bruce E. Johansen and Donald A. Grinde Jr..
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 17, no. 1, 1997, pp. 191-193
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Book review of: Voices Under One Sky: Contemporary Native Literature by Trish Fox Roman (Editor). Reviewer recommends for use in grades 10-12 and introductory Aboriginal Literature at university level.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies , vol. 17, no. 1, 1997, pp. 199-201
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Book review of: William Bartram on the Southeast Indians by Gregory A. Waselkow and Kathryn E. Holland Braund (Editors). Historical reprint with extensive notes and analysis of Bartram's 18th century perspectives.
Mi'kmaq Confederacy of Prince Edward Island (MCPEI) Justice Program
Justice Canada Indigenous Justice Program
Description
"This resource guide provides a general introduction to justice issues for people who work with Indigenous clients in the Atlantic Canadian justice system."
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 1, no. 1, Inaugural Edition, May 1997, pp. 87-101
Description
Brief historical background of the Nishnawbe-Aski Nation; looks at the social and economic change in remote hunting and trapping communities in Northwestern Ontario; and examines how the First Nations have increased the ability to address health and social service problems locally by assuming control of their health services.
Identifies some of the ways governments and organizations have responded to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action regarding improving health outcomes for Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Discusses three inter-related potential areas of action: re-alignment of authorities, accountabilities, and resources; elimination of racism and increased cultural safety; and equitable access to health care.
Documentary from the report, Bringing Them Home: Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children From Their Families. Survivors speak about their experiences.
Duration: 32:29.