Theses
Author/Creator
Sarah Story
Description
History-Archival Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 2017.
Ontario Native Canadians and World War One
Theses
Author/Creator
P. J. Heslin
Description
History Thesis (M.A.)--Concordia University, 1994.
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Ten: Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Two: Unit Scope and Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
Opioid Use in Pregnancy and Parenting: An Indigenous-Based Collaborative Framework for Northwestern Ontario
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Naana Afua Jumah
Lisa Bishop
Mike Franklyn
Janet Gordon
Len Kelly ... [et al.]
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 108, no. 5-6, 2017, pp. e616-e620
Description
Describes two workshops that looked at issues from the perspectives of research, health care, social service provision and supportive care.
Our Health Counts: Urban Indigenous Health Database Project: Community Report: Inuit Adults, City of Ottawa
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Janet Smylie
Michelle Firestone
Description
Project gathered information on health, well-being and access to health services that would inform policy planning, delivery of programs, and measurement of outcomes.
Our Identities as Civic Power
Alternate Title
2017 State of Native Youth Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute
[Erik R. Stegman
Amber Richardson
Josie Raphaelito
Aaron Slater
Bettina Gonzalez]
Description
Reports on the results of the Generation Indigenous (Gen-I) Online Roundtable Survey of Native American youth between the ages 18-24. Respondents were asked about their three top priorities, what they are doing to tackle their challenges, and some of the ways they are partnering with their community to build resilience.
The Perceptions of First Nations Participants in a Community Oral Health Initiative
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kavita R. Mathu-Muju
James McLeod
Leeann Donnelly
Rosamund Harrison
Michael I. MacEntee
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 76, no. 1, 2017, p. article no. 1364960
Description
Interviews caregivers enrolled in the program whose children got preventative care at home (0-2) vs. at school (5-7).
Persistence of Colonial Prejudice and Policy in British Columbia's Indigenous Relations: Did the Spirit of Joseph Trutch Haunt Twentieth-Century Resource Development?
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
George Abbott
BC Studies, no. 194, Summer, 2017, pp. 39-64
Description
Looks at how province's first lieutenant-governor's attitudes about the land question continued to exert influence during two periods: the years following entry into Confederation (1871 to 1876) and during the era of postwar hydroelectric development using case studies from 1951 to 1989.
Plain Talk 17: Role Models
Alternate Title
It's Our Time First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 17
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Assembly of First Nations]
Description
Discusses attributes of role models and provides brief biographies of some influential motivators.
Plain Talk 22: Engaging the Community
Alternate Title
It's Our Time First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 22
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Assembly of First Nations]
Description
Looks at ways communities can organize and confront issues to allow youth to achieve their potential.
Plain Talk 9: Cultural Competency
Alternate Title
It's Our Time: First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 9
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Assembly of First Nations]
Description
Explores the customs, history, values and languages that contribute to the identity and heritage of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Policy Options Paper for an Urban and Rural Indigenous Housing Strategy: Final Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Cassandra Vink
Description
Academic and grey literature review conducted on: key issues; principles and desired outcomes; recent historical programs and policies; program and policy recommendations; and international program and policy examples. Options were then examined to determine whether they aligned with principles and desired outcomes, as well as feasibility and viability in current social context.
Political Responses
Alternate Title
[Daniels: In and Beyond the Law]
[Métisland: Métis Settlements and the Daniels Decision]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Will Goodon
Gerald Cunningham
Description
President of the Métis Settlements General Council discusses its involvement in the Daniels case and actions of the Council since the decision. Second speaker discusses the political and historical context of the case, analyzes the court's judgement, and suggests possible future actions.
Duration: 1:15:01.
Presentations are part of the conference "Daniels: In and Beyond the Law" held at University of Alberta, Jan. 26-27, 2017.
Post-Colonial Literature and Hawaii: Teaching Ethnic American Literature in a Colony
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ann Rayson
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 6, no. 1, Series 2: Feminist and Post-Colonial Approaches, Spring, 1994, pp. 1-10
Description
Discusses the political and historical issues surrounding the teaching of ethnic American literature amid the Hawaiian activist movement and racial tensions in a multicultural state.
Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
Practice-Based Interdisciplinary Approach and Environmental Research
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ranjan Kumar Datta
Environments, vol. 4, no. 1, 2017, pp. 1-14
Description
Compares and contrasts scientific and practice-based approaches, discusses why a move from one to the other is important and how the change would impact future research and researchers.
Presentation of Self, Culture, and Other in Public Podium Talk: Constructing Indigenous/non-Indigenous Relations in Grassroots Popular Education
Theses
Author/Creator
Stephen Peters
Description
Integrated Studies in Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--McGill University, 2017.
Promoting Community Conversations about Research to End Suicide: Learning and Behavioural Outcomes of a Training-of-Trainers Model to Facilitate Grassroots Community Health Education to Address Indigenous Youth Suicide Prevention
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lisa Wexler
Lucas Trout
Suzanne Rataj
Tanya Kirk
Roberta Moto ... [et al.]
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 76, 2017, p. article no. 1345277
Description
Evaluates training of intervention facilitators in Northwest Alaska to develop local capacity for early response to suicide care.
A Quantitative Study on the Influence of Persistence Factors on American Indian Graduate Students
Theses
Author/Creator
Aislinn Rae HeavyRunner-Rioux
Description
Educational Leadership, Higher Education Administration Thesis (Ed.D)--University of Montana, 2017.
Racial Discrimination and Depression Among On-Reserve First Nations People in Rural Saskatchewan
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Bonnie Janzen
Chandima Karunanayake
Donna Rennie
Tarun Katapally
Roland Dyck ... [et al.]
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 108, no. 5-6, 2017, pp. e482-e487
Description
Results of cross-sectional, interviewer-administered survey of 874 adults living on two Cree reserves in Saskatchewan conducted from May 2012 to August 2013. Found association between interpersonal discrimination and depression.
Re(claiming) Indigenous Identity within Canada's Prison System: Indigenous Identity and Indigenous-Specific Prison Programming
Theses
Author/Creator
Stephanie Wellman
Description
Criminology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Ottawa, 2017.
(Re)Inscription: Reclaiming O'odham Identities through Tattoos
Theses
Author/Creator
Pauline Estela Alvarez
Description
American Indian Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of California, Los Angeles, 2017.
Re/making the 'Meeting Place' - Transforming Toronto's Public Spaces Through Creative Placemaking, Indigenous Story And Planning
Theses
Author/Creator
Nelly Volpert Knizhnik
Description
Environmental Studies Major Paper (MES)--York University 2017.
Re Membering Ephanie: A Woman’s Re-Creation of Self in Paula Gunn Allen’s The Woman Who Owned The Shadows
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Vanessa Holford
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 6, no. 1, Series 2: Feminist and Post-Colonial Approaches, Spring, 1994, pp. 99-113
Description
Discusses the cultural dislocation and identity confusion created by the imposition of one culture on another.
Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
Reclaiming Territories through Indigenous Performance
Theses
Author/Creator
Francine Burning
Description
Interdisciplinary Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of British Columbia, 2017Focusess on experiences of Madelaine McCallum, Mike Dengeli, Mique'l Dangeli, Leela Gilday, and Ronnie Dean Harris.
Recontextualizing Schooling Within an Inuit Community
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Anne S. Douglas
Canadian Journal of Education, vol. 19, no. 2, Culture and Education: Aboriginal Settings, Concerns, and Insights, 1994, pp. 154-164
Description
Examines the relationship between the community and school in Arctic Bay and the need to bridge the cultural divide by incorporating the Inuit way of life into the education system.
REEES: Quebec First Nations Regional Early Childhood, Education and Employment Survey: Identity, Language, and Culture
E-Books
Author/Creator
[Anne-Marie Nadeau
David Emond]
REES: Quebec First Nations Regional Early Childhood, Education and Employment Survey: Identity, Language and Culture
E-Books
Author/Creator
Anne-Marie Nadeau
David Emond
Reflections of Alcatraz
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
LaNada Boyer
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 18, no. 4, 1994, pp. 75-92
Description
Describes the authors experience of being relocated to San Francisco and the part he played in the fight against proverty and injustice.
Reflections of an AIM Activist: Has It All Been Worth It?
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Karren Baird-Olson
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 18, no. 4, 1994, pp. 233-252
Description
Argues that the American Indian Movement (AIM) was a main factor in bringing rapid change and empowerment to many Aboriginal people and communities.
Regional-scale Food Security Governance in Inuit Settlement Areas: Opportunities and Challenges in Northern Canada
Theses
Author/Creator
Nicholas Girard
Description
Geography, Environment and Geomatics Thesis (M.A.)--University of Ottawa, 2017.
Rekindling the Flame: An Exploration of the Relationships Between Health, Culture and Place among Urban First Nations Men Living in London, Ontario
Theses
Author/Creator
Cindy Smithers Graeme
Description
Geography Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Western Ontario, 2017.
Relatives' Level of Satisfaction with Advanced Cancer Care in Greenland - A Mixed Methods Study
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mikaela Augustussen
Lisa Hounsgaard
Michael Lynge Pedersen
Per Sjøgren
Helle Timm
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 76, 2017, p. article no. 1335148
Description
Study uncovers concerns from families living in rural and remote areas that have limited health care and are dealing with severe and fatal diseases.
Religious and Spiritual Practices among Homeless Urban American Indians and Alaska Natives with Severe Alcohol Problems
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dennis C. Wendt
Susan E. Collins
Lonnie A. Nelson
Kelly Serafini
Seema L. Clifasefi ... [et al.]
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 24, no. 3, 2017, pp. 39-62
Description
American Indians and Alaska Natives were compared to general population on demographic variables, alcohol problems, and religious affiliations and practices. Found that those who engaged in Native-specific spiritual practices had lower alcohol use.
Remembering Alcatraz: Twenty-five Years After
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Troy Johnson
Joane Nagel
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 18, no. 4, 1994, pp. 9-23
Description
Story of the 1969 occupation of Alcatraz Island, why the occupation was stopped, and how the events fueled American ethnic pride, personal empowerment and community membership.
Report on Policing in Northern British Columbia: Backgrounder
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP
Description
Investigation examined conduct relating to policing of pubic intoxication, cross-gender searches, missing persons and domestic violence reports, use of force, and handling of files involving youth.
Includes links to complaint, interim and final report, and Commissioner's response.
Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for Urban American Indians and Alaska Natives, Part I: Services and Staff
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Bentson H. McFarland
Dale Walker
Patricia Silk-Walker
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 24, no. 1, 2017, pp. 61-106
Description
Study found that agencies provided a substantially broader range of services, including culturally specific programs, "mainstream" treatments, and ancillary services such as care for clients children.
Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for Urban American Indians and Alaska Natives, Part II: Costs
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Bentson H. McFarland
Dale Walker
Patricia Silk-Walker
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 24, no. 1, 2017, pp. 107-126
Description
Found that one agency was within national norms and the other's expenditures were less than expected. Proves that services can be provided within budgets found at mainstream facilities.
Respiratory Isolation for Tuberculosis: The Experience of Indigenous Peoples on the Canadian Prairies
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
M. Mayan
T. Robinson
R. Gokiert
M
Tremblay
S. Abonyi ... [et al.]
Public Health Action, vol. 7, no. 4, 2017, pp. 275-281
Description
Using interviews to create an overview of the experiences of Indigenous people living with tuberculosis and the impact of isolation policies.
A Response to Women's Economic Empowerment: A Call to Action for Ontario
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC)
Description
Submission discusses issues particular to urban communities and makes recommendations to address them.
Returning the People to the Circle: An Overview on Overcoming the Fracturing of American Indian Communities
Alternate Title
Western Social Science Association Meeting, San Francisco, April 12-15, 2017
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Stephen M. Sachs
Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 28, no. 2, Fall 2017, p. [?]
Description
Provides suggestions for repairing fractured communities: reinstating traditional inclusiveness, help to heal tribal member from historical trauma and destructive behaviors, renew traditional knowledge, support tribal development and inclusive communication.
Rhetorical Use of the Great Law of Peace at Kahnawake: A Measure of Political Legitimacy in a Mohawk Community
Theses
Author/Creator
Regina Harrison
Description
Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--McGill University, 1994.
Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World
Alternate Title
Independent Lens
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Rezolution Pictures
Catherine Bainbridge
Alfonso Maiorana
Stevie Salas
Tim Johnson
Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment
Description
Documentary looks at the little-known story of Indigenous influences on and contributions to the evolution of contemporary rock and blues music. Artists profiled include Charley Patton, Mildred Bailey, Link Wray, Jesse Ed Davis, Stevie Salas, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Robbie Robertson, Randy Castillo, Jimi Hendrix, and Taboo.
Running Solo: Indigenous Teacher Identity in Roman Catholic Education
Theses
Author/Creator
Tyler Larry Wright
Description
Curriculum and Instruction Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Regina, 2017.
The Rural and Native Housing Demonstration Program: A Five-Year Self-Help Housing Experiment
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Description
Overview of the program, the homeowners and communities involved, the houses, their construction process and cost.
Reprint of 1991 edition.
The Sacred and the Digital: Managing Heritage in an Open Access World
Theses
Author/Creator
Sarah Lison
Description
Archaeology Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 2017.
Sámi Identity and Visions of Preferred Futures: Experiences Among Youth in Finnmark and Trǿndelag, Norway
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Line Mathisen
Espen Carlsson
Niels Arvid Sletterǿd
Northern Review, no. 45, Innovation in the Circumpolar North, June 2017, pp. 113-139
Description
Looks at how youth identity shapes decisions to relocate or stay in home place or how opportunities for employment are envisioned.
Sayisi-Dene First Nation: Nu Ho Ni Yeh (Our Story)
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michelle Samagalski
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 14, no. 2, 1994, pp. 391-393
Description
Review of the video: Sayisi-Dene First Nation: Nu Ho Ni Yeh (Our Story) produced by Alan and Mary Code. This video is about the relocation of the Duck Lake, or Churchill, Band of Caribou-eater Chipewyan (the Sayisi-Dene) from the bush to the port town of Churchill, Manitoba in 1958.
Schooling as a Vehicle for Aboriginal Language Maintenance: Implementing Cree as the Language of Instruction in Northern Quebec
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lynn McAlpine
Daisy Herodier
Canadian Journal of Education, vol. 19, no. 2, Culture and Education: Aboriginal Settings, Concerns, and Insights, Spring, 1994, pp. 128-141
Description
Looks at the introduction of a mother tongue program to the Aboriginal school system in James Bay to protect the Cree language and culture.
A Scoping Review Protocol on Social Participation of Indigenous Elders, Intergenerational Solidarity and Their Influence on Individual and Community Wellness
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Chantal Viscogliosi
Hugo Asselin
Suzy Basile
Yves Couturier
Marie-Josée Drolet ... [et al.]
BMJ Open, vol. 7, no. [5], 2017, p. e015931
Description
Methodological framework for gathering information from scientific and grey literature, as well as indigenous sources.