Transmotion, vol. 3, no. 2, December 6, 2017, pp. 137-149
Description
Author discusses different incarnations of the wiindigo narrative ranging from those found in the Anishinaabe oral tradition to those found in the journals of fur traders; examines different potential meanings and teachings of the narrative.
Our Home on Native Land: Native Awareness Days 2011
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Roland Chrisjohn
Description
Introduction and complete lecture given at 2011 STU Native Awareness Days in Fredericton, Brunswick.
Introduction video: duration: 16.27
Lecture audio: duration: 2:09:11.
The Other Declarations in Daniels: Fiduciary Obligations and the Duty to Negotiate
[Daniels: In and Beyond the Law]
[History, Jurisdiction, and Identity in Daniels v Canada]
[The Chicken and the Egg: Unanswered Questions from Daniels
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Eric Adams
Catherine Bell
Paul Seaman
Description
Three presenters discuss the Daniels decision: First looks at the decision in terms of history, jurisdiction, and identity and citizenship; second analyzes the reasons given by the court for denying two declarations that were sought in the case; and third discusses problem of who can legitimately decide if someone is part of the Métis collective.
Duration: 1:08:05.
Presentations are part of the conference "Daniels: In and Beyond the Law" held at University of Alberta, Jan. 26-27, 2017.
Students used photographs to create a media narrative about their perspectives of the positive and negative influences of a healthy school environment.
Study guide for an Aboriginal adaption which places the play in the context of relations between the British Crown and the First Nations of Canada in the 17th century.
Argues that several bylaws should be removed because they represent social and racial profiling, and are overly and wrongfully used, affecting the well-being of a venerable population..
Documentary directed by Michelle Derosier about 22-year-old Fort Hope (Eabametoong First Nation) resident Doris Slipperjack and her struggle to overcome her addiction to Oxycontin.
Duration: 34:15.
Educational Resource.
LEARNing Landscapes , vol. 10, no. 2, Fostering Health and Well-Being in Education, 2017, pp. 271-285
Description
Discusses three-year study involving creation of an after school health and wellness program (Growing Young Movers) using the narrative inquiry methodology.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 9, September 2011, p. 17
Description
Description of the chain of events that led to the Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations resignation.
Article located by scrolling to page 17.
Discusses eight action items: communications, education and awareness, prevention, training, networks for prevention and response, and policy legislation and funding.
Presents findings collected from 11 communities in Northwest Territories based on questionnaires of 528 adults 50 years and older and 98 service providers.