The Journal of Nursing Education, vol. 40, no. 6, September 2001, pp. 252-258
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Experiences of 40 Native American nurses who wanted more cultural content in their nursing program and identified struggles with culture shock, culture differences, stereotypes and racist attitudes.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 4, Sustainable Development, 2001, pp. 26-33
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Discusses the challenges and changes associated with climate change will have in Arctic regions on it's inhabitants.
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Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 25, no. 2, March/April 2001, pp. 7-12
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Provides summaries of the conference speaker's presentations held in Sydney, Australia. One speaker stated that between 99.8% and 99.9% of the human genome is identical, therefore we are much more alike than different.
First Nations University of Canada, University of Regina and University of Saskatchewan with the support of various boards and organizations formed the Indigenous Peoples' Health Research Centre (IPHRC). Its primary focus is to facilitate and increase health research capacity among individuals, communities and institutions.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 21, no. 2, 2001, pp. 217-233
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Presents a brief overview of past government policies, changes under the current government and the potential for new culturally appropriate administrative systems.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 3, Self-Determination, 2001, pp. 56-66
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Article describes the history and development of India's federal policies, particularly towards indigenous peoples.
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Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 25, no. 5, September/October 2001, pp. 16-17
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Describes the launch of the National Indigenous Substance Misuse Council Inc (NISCM) which is geared to preventing alcohol and other substance abuse in Australia.
Looks at traditional knowledge as a living system of information management which has its roots in ancient traditions, and looks at how the Western legal traditional knowledge is virtually unprotected.
Focuses on outcomes observed with four students. Data collected through self-assessment, teachers' records of fluency and use of strategies in oral readings, evidence of semantic and syntactic development in stories, and standardized tests.
Study took place at Westmount Community School in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Northern Ontario Business, vol. 22, no. 1, November 01, 2001, p. 5
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Analysis of De Beers Canada-Attawapiskat First Nation communications regarding the discovery of a number of diamondiferous kimberlites near Attawapiskat, Ontario.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 25, no. 4, July/August 2001, pp. 34-35
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Brief description of an awareness campaign to ensure that Aboriginal Australians utilize the Heath Care Complaints Commission with their complaints and concerns.
Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse, vol. 10, no. 3, 2001, pp. 1-20
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Study used data gathered from the National Breakthrough Inhalant Program case files to profile participants and assess variables which might predict relapse after discharge.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 25, no. 3, 2001, pp. 161-177
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Argues that the difference between English and Aboriginal languages influences interpreptation, i.e., Indigenous languages assume that movement, change and uncertainty are inherent in the universe.
International Institute for Sustainable Development
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Explores how Aboriginal people value the lands around them and how that knowledge and information can be incorporated into provincial land-use and resource management.
Paedagogica Historica, vol. 37, no. 1, 2001, pp. 251-261
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Examines historical study of learning patterns and teaching methods for Aboriginals and reasons for the limitations of research and analysis within the field of study.
Non-profit organization formed to re-establish delivery of communication programs to Saskatchewan First Nations as initially pioneered by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations.