Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians
p. 18
Description
Looks at a policy statement and process guide that reflects the developments and consistency of language between the Specific Claims Policy and the Specific Claims Tribunal Act.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 13, no. 1, 1993, pp. 1-16
Description
Argues that communication needs to be studied at a spiritual level "especially in intercultural settings". Examples are given from the Plains Cree tradition and Christian tradition.(Abstract in French/English, article in French only)
General discussion of the establishment and operations of schools and student life, followed by in-depth look at St. Anne's and 41 pages of photographs of students.
Deals with design and delivery of program to target groups, content and format of models used, and institutionalizing the process at the University of Victoria.
Indian chief Noel Starblanket is seen in action, from talking to government officials for grants, to solving the domestic problems of his reserve.
Duration: 27:20.
Report uses more than 30 statistical indicators to assess learning including: tracking learning experiences outside the classroom such as ancestral language use, hunting, distance learning and job-related training.
Make First Nations Poverty History Expert Advisory Committee
[Assembly of First Nations]
Description
Profiles current conditions, supplies information on population, economic, social, health and cultural indicators, and explains
factors related to underdevelopment.
Northern Review, no. 30, Spring, 2009, pp. 119-150
Description
Focuses on census and post-census surveys such as the Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS) and the related Survey of Living Conditions in the Arctic (SLiCA).
Artist discusses her career and work shown in exhibition Steeling the Gaze: Portraits by Aboriginal Artists. Transcript available.
Duration: 18:44.
Transcript.
University of the Fraser Valley Research Review, vol. 2, no. 2, Through Students Eyes: Selected Papers From the Stó:lō Ethnohistory Field School, Spring, 2009, pp. 137-150
Description
Discusses shift from traditional to 'store-bought' foods.
Studies in American Literatures, vol. 5, no. 1, Series 2, Spring, 1993, pp. 6-24
Description
Discusses how Silko manages to employ oral traditions through a multiplicity of storytellers in her novel, Storyteller.
Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
Annual results for 2008/09 of the ministry's Aboriginal economic development partnership initiatives which provide opportunities for economic growth in Alberta.
[Conference of the International Academy of Linguistics Law: Law Language and Global Citizenship, Lisbon, Portugal ; 11th]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Chris Kostov
Description
Contends that in order to preserve all aboriginal languages in Canada it will take government funding, public awareness, and First Nations communities working together.
Discusses a research project which aimed to determine factors affecting food security of young Aboriginal mothers and offers social policy recommendations, strategies and ideas for research in order to improve their lives.
Discusses consequences of loss of culture through eradication of language, destruction of family unit, forced Christianization, and abuse.
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