A Victim-Centered Approach to Crimes Against American Indian & Alaska Native Children: Resource Guide and Workbook for Drafting New or Amended Tribal Laws on Crimes Against Children
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Pat Sekaquaptewa
Roe Bubar
JoAnne Cook
Description
Workbook and resource guide provides examples, narratives and discussion questions to target law services for the community.
A Victim-Centered Approach to Domestic Violence Against Native Women: Resource Guide for Drafting or Revising Tribal Laws Against Domestic Violence
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Sarah Deer
Carrie A. Martell
Hallie Bongar White
Maureen White Eagle
Description
Guide to assist tribal governments with laws regarding the safety of Aboriginal women and children. Written so that revised tribal laws reflect tribal values. Provides examples from different tribal codes.
The Victor Diamond Mine Environmental Assessment and the Mushkegowuk Territory First Nations: Critical Systems Thinking and Social Justice
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Daniel B. McCarthy
Graham S. Whitelaw
Leonard Tsuji
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 30, no. 1, 2010, pp. 83-116
Description
Looks at the experiences of the Fort Albany First Nation during the Environmental Assessment process of the proposed Victor Diamond Mine and reflects on associated social justice issues.
Videoconferencing and Sustainable Development for Remote and Rural First Nations in Canada
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Susan O’Donnell
Brian Beaton
Fenwick McKelvey
Description
Looks at how videoconferencing and the supporting broadband infrastructure can be used to connect communities working on sustainable development priorities.
Views from Fort Battleford: Constructed Visions of an Anglo-Canadian West
Alternate Title
Canadian Plains Studies ; 58
E-Books
Author/Creator
Walter Hildebrandt
Village Public Safety Officer [VPSO] Turnover and Reported Violent Crime in Alaska Native Villages
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Darryl S. Wood
Northern Review, no. 28, Spring, 2008, pp. 246-260
Description
Study findings found villages with a VPSO generally had similar crime rates to those without. These results indicate that violent crime rates are partly a function of having a person to report a crime to.
Vine and the Divine, Revisited: Vine Deloria, Jr. and the Holy
Alternate Title
Proceedings of the 2008 Western Social Science Association Meeting, American Indian Studies Section
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Thomas J. Hoffman
Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 19, no. 2, Summer, 2008, p. [?]
Description
Discusses Deloria's approach to religion and spirituality in Western and Nonwestern traditions.
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Violence Against American Indian and Alaska Native Women and the Criminal Justice Response: What is Known
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ronet Bachman
Heather Zaykowski
Rachel Kallmyer
Margarita Poteyeva
Christina Lanier
Description
Provides an overview of the epidemiology of violence and criminal justice responses.
The Violence Continuum: Australian Aboriginal Male Violence and Generational Post-Traumatic Stress
Theses
Author/Creator
Caroline Lisbeth Atkinson
Description
Education, Health and Science Thesis (Ph.D.)--Charles Darwin University, 2008.
Violence in the Lives of Girls in the Kainai First Nation
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Helen McPhaden
Janet Sarson
Description
Looks at project to find the root causes for young Aboriginal women and girls to become more violent, aggressive and prone to gang involvement.
The Violence of Collection: Indian Killer's Archives
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Janet Dean
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 20, no. 3, Winter, 2008, pp. 29-51
Description
Explores Sherman Alexie's novel, Indian Killer, focusing on the final chapter entitled, "Creation Story."
To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
Violence Perpetuated by Indifference
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Andrea Ledding
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 10, October 2008, p. 28
Description
Discusses the annual Canadian Sisters in Spirit March which helps to raise awareness of violence against Aboriginal women and honour missing and murdered Aboriginal women.
Article located by scrolling to page 28.
The Vision of a Native Filmmaker
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Sara Brandon
Doc On-Line: Revist Digital de Cinema Documentario, no. 4, August 2008, pp. 148-151
Description
Book review of Alanis Obomsawin: The Vision of a Native Filmmaker by Randolph Lewis.
Visitors’ Voices: Lessons from Conversations in the Royal Ontario Museum’s Gallery of Canada: First Peoples
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Cory Willmott
Material Culture Review, vol. 67, Spring, 2008, p. [?]
Description
Uses viewers' remarks as a basis for assessing whether the exhibition had achieved the curators' educational goals.
Vitamin D and Living in Northern Latitudes--An Endemic Risk Area for Vitamin D Deficiency
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Anne Huotari
Karl-Heinz Herzig
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 67, no. 2-3, June 2008, pp. 164-178
Description
Concludes that fortification or supplementation of vitamin D is necessary for most of the people living in the northern latitudes during the winter season.
Vivre Comme Frères: Native-French Alliances in the St. Lawrence Valley, 1535-1667
Theses
Author/Creator
Peter Cook
Description
History Thesis (Ph.D)--McGill University, 2008.
Voice In Text: Translating Orality In Robert Bringhurst’s A Story As Sharp As A Knife, Harry Robinson's Write It On Your Heart, And War Party's The Reign
Theses
Author/Creator
Paul Watkins
Description
English Thesis (M.A.) -- University of British Columbia, 2010.
A Voice in the Land: Essays By and About Rudy Wiebe
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Henry Kreisel
Prairie Forum, vol. 7, no. 1, Spring, 1982, pp. 131-136
Description
Book review of:A Voice in the Land: Essays By and About Rudy Wiebe edited by W. J. Keith.
Voice of a Leader: If You Truly Believe Children Are Our Future - the Future is Now
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Wayne Chistian
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 5, no. 1, 2010, pp. 10-14
Description
Modified speech by Chief Wayne Christian talking about the history of his community, and how state policies, legislation and laws have affected a way of life for his people. The article also illustrates, through narrative, the importance of re-learning cultural practices.
Voice of an Elder: Zhaawonde - Dawn of a New Day
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Gordon Shawanda
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 5, no. 1, 2010, pp. 22-39
Description
Presents some of the author's personal life experiences.
A Voice of Presence: Inuit Contributions Toward the Public Provision of Health Care in Canada, 1900-1930
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Frank James Tester
Paule McNicoll
Histoire Sociale / Social History, vol. 41, no. 82, November 2008, pp. [535]-561
Description
Looks at the threat to the health of Inuit by whalers and traders and the contribution made by Inuit to public health policy.
Voices From an Aboriginal Diabetes Awareness, Prevention and Teaching Program
Theses
Author/Creator
Jennifer Eskes
Description
Human Nutrition Thesis (M.S)--University of British Columbia, 2010.
Voices from the Margins: The Muskekowuck Athinuwick / Cree People of Northern Ontario and the Management of Wabusk / Polar Bear
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
R. Harvey Lemelin
David Peerla
Brian Walmark
Arctic, vol. 61, no. 1, March 2008, pp. 113-115
Description
Suggests that polar bear management must address social changes and engage co-management policies that include traditional ecological knowledge.
Voices of Students: We Are Here! We Are Ready to Care for the Next Generations! “Gathering & Sharing Wisdom
Conference” and the Indigenous Child Welfare Research
Network
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jacquie Green
Rebecca Taylor
Rakiva Larken
Margaret Brier
Trevor Good
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 5, no. 1, 2010, pp. 15-21
Description
Highlights the presentations of Indigenous youth sharing their stories and knowledge on life challenges.
Volume 5A: Aboriginal Engagement: Enbridge Northern Gateway Project
Articles » General
May 2010
Description
Discusses the Aboriginal engagement program, and how Northern Gateway is committed to working with Aboriginal groups to provide them with information about the pipelines project, answer questions, and obtain community input for incorporation into the project planning.
Volume 5B: Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge: Enbridge Northern Gateway Project
Articles » General
2010
Description
Provides the methodology and results of the Aboriginal traditional knowledge program undertaken by Northern Gateway Pipelines Limited Partnership. The objective of the program is to gain an understanding of and document traditional activities, project effects on traditional lands, and possible mitigation strategies.
Vyid Ynji Tl'äkų: "I Let It Go Now"
Documents & Presentations
Description
Based on presentations given at a three-day healing gathering held for residential school survivors in November 2009 at the Kwanlin Dün First Nation.
The WAFN Gamble
Articles » General
Author/Creator
B.C.
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 12, no. 6, August 1982, pp. 6-9
Description
Successful meeting of the World Assembly of First Nations in Regina.
Waiting for Coyote's Call: An Eco-Memoir From the Missouri River Bluff
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Mark D. Dixon
Great Plains Quarterly, vol. 30, no. 1, Winter, 2010, pp. 71-72
Description
Book review of: Waiting for Coyote's Call by Jerry Wilson.
Walawurru, The Giant Eaglehawk: Aboriginal Reminiscences of Aircraft in Central Australia, 1921-1931
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
R.G. Kimber
Aboriginal History, vol. 6, no. 1, 1982, pp. 49-60
Description
Looks at seven accounts, given by the elderly, of the first aircraft to visit.
Walk Ended Just Days Before Missing Woman's Body Found
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Andréa Ledding
Warren Goulding
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 8, August 2008, p. 3
Description
Looks at a walk to raise awareness of a missing woman, the victim of a murder, and the statistics that suggest Aboriginal women are more likely to be victims of assault.
Article located by scrolling to page 3.
Walking in Two Worlds: The Role of Drama in Creating Cross-Cultural Understanding and Student Engagement in School
Alternate Title
McDowell Foundation Research Project ; no. 185
Opening Up about Oppression Through Forum Theatre: Teacher's Guide
Teaching and Learning Research Exchange
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Melissa] Marley
[Carol] Fulton
McDowell Foundation Research Project
Description
Looks at a Grades 10-12 student drama project about living and going to school in a culturally mixed community. Included is a teachers guide with lesson plans.
Walking on the Lands of Our Ancestors
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Anne Tenning
Description
Discusses case study of traditional education and experiential learning in the Social Studies classroom. Activities would be suitable for Grades 9/10 and 11/12.
Walking with the Earth - Pimohtiwin: Lessons to Support Science 10
Alternate Title
Teaching Materials from the Stewart Resources Centre
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Yvonne Chamakese
David Hlady
Anna-Leah King
Duane Johnson
Marcia Klein ... [et al.]
Description
Pre-, on- and post-site lessons based on experiences at the Brightwater Science and Environment Centre. Topics such as cultural perspectives on sustainability, biodiversity within local ecosystems and personal responsibilities to the environment are explored.
Wapos Bay: All Access: Study Guide
Alternate Title
Wapos Bay; episode 10
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Lyn Daniels]
Description
Study guide to accompany film, Wapos Bay: All Access. Oriented toward elementary school students; contains episode description, background information, previewing and post-viewing activities and questions which pertain to the key themes.
Wapos Bay: All's Fair: Study Guide
Alternate Title
Wapos Bay; episode 7
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Lyn Daniels]
Description
Study guide to accompany film, Wapos Bay: All's Fair. Oriented toward elementary school students; contains episode description, background information, previewing and post-viewing activities and questions which pertain to the key themes.
Wapos Bay: As Long As The River Flows: Study Guide
Alternate Title
Wapos Bay; episode 11
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Lynd Daniels]
Description
Study guide to accompany film, Wapos Bay: As Long as the River Flows. Oriented toward elementary school students; contains description, background information, previewing and post-viewing activities and questions which pertain to the key themes.
Wapos Bay: As The Bannock Browns: Study Guide
Alternate Title
Wapos Bay; episode 8
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Lyn Daniels]
Description
Study guide to accompany film, Wapos Bay: As the Bannock Browns.Oriented toward elementary school students; contains episode description, background informations, previewing and post-viewing activities and questions which pertain to the key themes.
Wapos Bay: Guardians: Study Guide
Alternate Title
Wapos Bay; episode 9
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Lyn Daniels]
Description
Study guide to accompany film, Wapos Bay: Guardians. Oriented toward elementary school students; contains episode descriptions, background information, previewing and post-viewing activities and questions which pertain to the key themes.
Wapos Bay Proudly Concludes Run
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Dana Jacobs
Eagle Feather News, vol. 13, no. 6, June 2010, p. 15
Description
Comments on the success of the stop-motion animation television show Wapos Bay.
Article found by scrolling to page 15.
Wapos Bay: The Hunt: Study Guide
Alternate Title
Wapos Bay; episode 13
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Lyn Daniels]
Description
Study guide to accompany film, Wapos Bay: the Hunt. Oriented toward elementary school students; contains episode description, background information, previewing and post-viewing activities and questions which pertain to the key themes.
Wapos Bay: Time Management
Alternate Title
Wapos Bay: episode 27
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Dennis Jackson
Melanie Jackson
Description
Three boys go back in time in an attempt to halt a mining project in episode 27 of a stop-motion animation series.
Duration: 21:59.
Wapos Bay: Tricks n' Treats: Study Guide
Alternate Title
Wapos Bay; episode 12
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Lyn Daniels]
Description
Study guide to accompany film, Wapos Bay: Tricks 'n' Treats. Oriented toward elementary school students; contains episode description, background information, previewing and post-viewing activities and questions which pertain to the key themes.
A War of Wor(l)ds: Aboriginal Writing in Canada During the 'Dark Days' of the Early 20th Century
Theses
Author/Creator
Brendan Frederick R. Edwards
Description
History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2008.
"A War Without Bombs": The Government's Role in Damming and Flooding of Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation
Theses
Author/Creator
Howard Adler
Description
Canadian Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 2010.
Warriors at Home Deserved to be Honoured
Alternate Title
Introspection
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Winona Wheeler
Eagle Feather News, vol. 13, no. 11, November 2010, p. 5
Description
Comments on veterans, and warriors overseas and at home and looks at what makes a good leader.
Article found by scrolling to page 5.
Warriors Remembered at Solemn Ceremony
Articles » General
Author/Creator
John Lagimodiere
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 11, November 2008, pp. 1-2
Description
Discusses the lack of discrimination in the army during the war towards Aboriginal soldiers and the discrimination they faced upon their return.
Article located on page 1 and by scrolling to page 2.
Waseskun Healing Center: A Successful Therapeutic Healing Community
Alternate Title
Aboriginal Peoples Collection ; APC 28 CA (2008)
The History, Lessons and Observations of Waseskun Healing Center ...
E-Books
Author/Creator
Shawn Bell
Aboriginal Peoples Collection
Waseteg: A Short Animated Film by Phyllis Grant: Teaching Guide
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
National Film Board (NFB)
Description
For students from 8 to 12 years of age. For use with the film Waseteg.