Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Catherine Bradbury
Sue Starks
Kerry Lynn Durnford
Pertice Moffitt
Northern Review, no. 43, Nursing Education in the Circumpolar North, December 2016, pp. 117-128
Description
"This reports describes a collaboration of nurse educators and stakeholders from all three territories to develop a self-directed learning module."
Nursing at Tribal Colleges: A Conversation with Joe McDonald
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Joe McDonald
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 27, no. 4, Good Medicine, Summer, May 1, 2016, p. [?]
Description
Former president of the Salish Kootenai College (SKC) discusses the evolution of their healthcare programs.
Nursing Education in Greenland
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Suzanne Møller
Northern Review, no. 43, Nursing Education in the Circumpolar North, December 2016, pp. 129-133
Description
Comments on the increase of Greenlandic speaking nurses that and have their home and family in Greeenland.
Nursing Practice in Rural and Remote Canada II: Registered Nurse National Survey Report
Alternate Title
Nursing Practice in Rural and Remote Canada Two
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Martha MacLeod
Norma Stewart
Judith Kulig
Description
Contains statistics on Aboriginal health worker/community health worker and Aboriginal healers. Rural and remote is defined as areas with less than 10,000 core population.
Nursing Scholarship in and for the Northern Canadian Context
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lela V. Zimmer
Davina Banner
Martha L. P. MacLeod
Northern Review, no. 43, Nursing Education in the Circumpolar North, December 2016, pp. 51-66
Description
Comments on the long distance nursing education provided by the University of Northern British Columbia based out of Prince George and its baccalaureate nursing degree offered at three campuses, Prince George, Quesnel and Terrace.
Nutrition North Canada Engagement 2016: Final Report of What We Heard
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Interis I BDO
Description
Key findings summarized under the following themes: general observations, program sustainability and cost effectiveness, capacity and efficiency, fairness and consistency, transparency, communications, and innovation.
Nutrition North Canada Program Engagement: Written Submission
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Inuit Food Security Working Group
Description
Argues that current market-driven model does not sufficiently address Inuit food insecurity and makes recommendations for changes to existing program.
Nutrition North Canada: Real Change is Yet to Come
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Michael Fitzgerald
Fred Hill
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 5, no. 1, Food (In)security in Northern Canada, April 2017, pp. 44-48
Description
Examines what the Liberal government has done since coming into power, in October 2015, for the Nutrition North Canada program.
NWAC Report Card: January 2017-April 2017 (Second)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Native Women's Association of Canada
Description
Report card presents an update and assessment of the progress made by the National Inquiry Commission to the families of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and to the public.
Report card follows letter to the families, communities, stakeholders and commissioners.
NWAC Report Card: September 2016-December 2016
Alternate Title
The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls: NWAC Report Card
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC)
Description
Update and assessment of the progress made by the National Inquiry Commission to the families of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and to the public.
Obesogenic Behaviors, Self-Efficacy, and Depressive Symptoms in American Indian Children
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michelle Dennison-Farris
Susan B. Sisson
Lancer Stephens
Amanda S. Morris
R. D. Dickens
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 24, no. 2, 2017, pp. 18-39
Description
Depressive symptoms, beverage intake, fruit and vegetable intake, meal frequency, physical activity, and screen time were self-reported. Sixty-four percent of the 121 youths involved in study were obese. Depressive symptoms were associated with dieting and screen time.
Odeminiwin: Understanding and Supporting Childhood Stimulation in an Algonquin Community
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rebecca Marian Thorne
May Ellen Macdonald
Christine Thivierge
Georgina Whiteduck
Serge Vignola
The First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 11, no. 1, 2016, pp. [24]-37
Description
Looks at parenting practices in Rapid Lake, Quebec and the use of screening for developmental delays in children using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ)
Of the Heart: Scoping Review of Indigenous Youth Suicide and Prevention
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Rita Henderson
Lindsay Crowshoe
Brittany Johnson
Naomi Parker
Stephanie Perrin ... [et al.]
Description
Sources of data: Indigenous advisors, academic and grey literature review, and environmental scan. Includes information on general context, promising practices, and knowledge gaps around service provision.
Of this Land, On this Land: Indigenous Artists Challenging the Racial Logics of Liberal Modernity
Theses
Author/Creator
Suzanne Morrissette
Description
Social and Political Thought Thesis (Ph.D.)--York University, 2017.
Refers to works by Bonnie Devine, Kent Monkman, Kade Twist, Christian Chapman, the Ogimaa Mikana Project, Cheryl L'Hirondelle, Carl Beam, Merritt Johnson, A Tribe Called Red, and Fallon Simard.
Off-Campus Nurse Education Supported by On-Site Mentoring in Lapland
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Outi Hyry-Honka
Eija Jumisko
Sirkka Saranki-Rantakokko
Northern Review, no. 43, Nursing Education in the Circumpolar North, December 2016, pp. 23-38
Description
Comments on creating a training model that can be used to improve the availability and adequacy of skilled workers in four municipalities in Lapland.
Offending Outcomes for Māori and Non-Māori, an Investigation of Ethnic Bias in the Criminal Justice System: Evidence from a New Zealand Birth Cohort
Alternate Title
Offending Outcomes for Maori and Non-Maori, an Investigation of Ethnic Bias in the Criminal Justice System: Evidence from a New Zealand Birth Cohort
Theses
Author/Creator
Bridgette L. Jones
Description
Psychology Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Canterbury, 2016.
An Offering: Lakota Elders Contributions to the Future of Food Security
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Joseph Paul Brewer II
Mary Kate Dennis
Journal of Indigenous Social Development, vol. 6, no. 2, 2017, pp. 1-22
Description
Study works with 25 Elders living on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation to explore narratives surrounding food and food production over their lives. Four themes emerged: family homestead, food as security, food preservation, and generational gardening. Discusses potential implications for future programming to improve food security.
Offering our Gifts, Partnering for Change: Decolonizing Experimentation in Winnipeg-based Settler Archives
Theses
Author/Creator
Sarah Story
Description
History-Archival Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 2017.
Officers of Governor-General's Body Guard at Humboldt during North-West Rebellion, 1885
Images » Photographs
Description
Image of officers of Governor-General Landsdowne's Body Guard in Humboldt. L to R: Major Dunn, Lt. Col. G.T. Denison, Capt. Denison, Lt. Merritt, Quartermaster Chas. Mair, Lt. Fleming, Surgeon Baldwin.
Offshore Oil Exploration and Impact Assessment in Greenland
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Anne Merrild Hansen
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 4, no. 2, The Right to Free, Prior & Informed Consent, May 2016, pp. 61-65
Description
Looks at impact assessments for sustainable oil development and the challenges for local communities to continue a traditional way of life.
Oh Canada, Whose Home and Native Land? Negotiating Multicultural, Aboriginal and Canadian Identity Narratives
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Momina Khan
Michael Cottrell
Education Matters: The Journal of Teaching and Learning, vol. 5, no. 1, 2017, p. [?]
Description
Discusses the need to restructure the social studies curriculum that allows for more voices and narratives to be heard.
Ohitika Chade Wiya - Brave Hearted Woman: A Narrative of Recovery, Reclamation and Renewal of an Indigenous Woman's Body Image
Theses
Author/Creator
Toni Sparkling Eyes Letendre
Description
Physical Education and Recreation Thesis (M.A.)--2016.
Oil and the Iñupiaq: Linking Industry and Education at Iļisaġvik College
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Pearl Kiyawn Brower
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 28, no. 4, Oil and Indian Country, Summer, 2017, p. [?]
Description
Comments on college programming designed to support industry jobs.
The Ojibwe Who Slew the Wiindigo
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Bradley Shreve
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 28, no. 3, Indigenous Peoples History, Spring, 2017, p. [?]
Description
Discusses colonization, historical trauma and historical loss symptoms.
Okwire’shon:’a, the First Storytellers: Recovering Landed Consciousness in Readings of Trees & Texts
Theses
Author/Creator
Kaitlin Sandra June Debicki
Description
English Thesis (Ph.D.)--McMaster University, 2017. Refers to the works Power by Linda Hogan, Monkey Beach by Eden Robinson, and Truth and Bright Water by Thomas King.
Old house west of Duck Lake from which the Metis fired, North-West Rebellion, 1885
Images » Photographs
Description
Old house located west of Duck Lake from which the Metis fired during the Northwest Resistance. Trees and shrubs in foreground; side view of house in background.
The Old Settlers of the Red River
Alternate Title
Manitoba Historical Society Transactions ; series 1, no. 19
MHS Transactions ; series 1, no. 19
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
George Bryce
Description
Two sections deal with the "bois-brules" and the English half-breeds.
Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Profiles and Relationship with Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Cree (Eeyouch) of Northern Québec
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Françoise Proust
Olivia Drescher
Elhadji A. Laouan-Sidi
Elizabeth Robinson
Michel Lucas ... [et al.]
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 75, 2016, p. article no. 30361
Description
Study shows n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids levels measured low in the red blood cells in the study group and the levels may be insufficient to offset the prevalence of cardiometabolic risk factors.
On Cultural Commons and Commoning in Aboriginal Street Art Murals: The Case of 7th Generation Image Makers
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Patrick Wade MacInnis
Political Economy of Communication, vol. 4, no. 1, 2016, pp. 102-125
Description
Focuses on a Toronto-based arts organization which, every summer, produces murals centred on Aboriginal teachings and stories and connected with communities and the local environment.
"On the Big Bear Trail," N.W. Rebellion, 1885
Images » Photographs
Description
On the Big Bear Trail during the Northwest Resistance. Horses, carts and riders on the trail next to a body of water.
On the Edge between Two Worlds: Community Narratives on the Vulnerability of Marginalized Indigenous Girls
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Marlyn Bennett
Description
Reports on responses to 13 questions about experiences of Indigenous girls, consultations with community members about what is happening, and what is needs to be done, and concludes with four recommendations based on research.
Once and Future Diplomacy: The Necessity of Treaty Relations
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Joseph Bauerkemper
Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 27, no. 1, Summer, 2016, pp. 1-10
Description
Argues on behalf of the restoration of the federal government's authority to enter into treaty relationships with Native American nations and that this is necessary for the integrity of United States federalism.
Once They Were Hats: In Search of the Mighty Beaver
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Ezekiel Gow
BC Studies, no. 195, Autumn, 2017, pp. 174-175
Description
Book review of Once They Were Hats by Frances Backhouse.
Entire review section on one pdf. To access this review scroll to p. 174.
One Little, Two Little, Three Little Stereotypes: A History of Native Culture and Imagery in American Cinematic Cartoons
Theses
Author/Creator
Dustin Devore
Description
History Thesis (Ph.D.)--Oklahoma State University, 2017.
One of Two Cree Women Who Surrendered at Battleford
Alternate Title
Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion
Images » Photographs
Description
Portrait of one of two Cree women who surrendered at Battleford in early July 1885.
One Writer, Becoming
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nancy Lord
Northern Review, no. 46, Northern Literature, 2017, pp. 9-17
Description
Author is presented with letters written to a friend 40 years previously and reflects on her younger self.
Online Role-Play Simulations With Emotionally Responsive Avatars for the Early Detection of Native Youth Psychological Distress, Including Depression and Suicidal Ideation
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jami Bartgis
Glenn Albright
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 23, no. 2, 2016, pp. 1-27
Description
Article examines the results before and after the training of community "gatekeepers". Post-training results showed improved preparedness in order to deliver an improved outcome.
Ontario First Nations Special Education Review Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ontario First Nations
Description
Synthesizes published literature and information gathered from educators, administrators and service organizations. Focus is on funding.
Ontario's History of Tampering and Re-Tampering With Birth Registration Forms
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lynn Gehl
The First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 12, no. 1, 2017, pp. 24-33
Description
Looks into governmental interference with the long form birth registration for unmarried or separated mothers.
An open letter about the premiere of Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson in Minneapolis from Rhiana Yazzie
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Rhiana Yazzie
Transmotion, vol. 2, no. 1-2, November 28, 2016, pp. 5-11
Description
Critical review of a 2014 run of the play Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Details the ways in which the play promotes racialized language and slurs, misinformation about, and the mistreatment of Indigenous people.
Open Letter to Massachusetts Joint Committee on Education to Ban Native American Mascots
Articles » General
Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 28, no. 1, Summer, 2017, p. [?]
Description
Reprinted from Cultural Survival, June 6, 2017.
Open Professional Learning Resources: Audience Profiles
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
BCcampus
Indigenization Project Steering Committee
Description
Focuses on desired outcomes rather than current practices in the areas of intention, behaviour, community and systems fit in each of six post-secondary staff groups: front line staff / student services / advisors; leaders / administrators; curriculum / educational developers; educators / teachers / instructors; and researchers.
Opening of the Battle of Fish Creek, April 24, 1885
Images » Photographs
Description
Image of troops, wagons and guns at the opening of the Battle of Fish Creek. On back of photo: "Photograph taken by Captain Peters about 10:15 a.m., April 24, 1885, just as the guns he commanded rushed up at the opening of the Battle of Fish Creek. Upper right is the treeline and just beyond is the ravine containing Fish Creek. The Metis warriors hidden here are firing on Boulton's scouts. The inexperienced soldiers have formed a semi-circle and are fully exposed.
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade 5: Unit Scope and Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Eight: Foreigners Invade Your Country Simulation
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Eleven: Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Nine: Introduction and Directions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Seven: Unit Scope and Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Ten: Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation