Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 25, no. 1, 2005, pp. 355-372
Description
Explores the tensions involved in 'difference' when sports are approached from mainstream perspective. Author suggests a form of integration might meet the needs of all participants.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 28, no. 1, October 1988, pp. [1-8]
Description
College graduates responses to questionnaire indicated family motivation and encouragement were the most important factors contributing to academic success.
Looks into criticisms of the Indian Health Service and offers an analysis of how the Service can support the expansion of sovereignty.
Food and Drug Law Paper (3rd Year)--Harvard University, 2005.
Document defines the consultation framework including a brief background summary, definition of the issues that will be addressed and the questions that will be used as a starting point for discussion at the meeting November 5 and 6, 2013.
Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Circumpolar Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Marnie Bell
Karen MacDougall
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, Supplement 1, 2013, p. article no. 21345
Description
Pilot project findings found that online learning is a cost effective tool that can overcome geographical challenges presented by vast northern distances.
Discusses the historic approach of governments and the courts in addressing Aboriginal rights relating to land, and some of the key historical circumstances that have prevented resolution of the issues in the past. The article also looks at the current federal and provincial land claims policies in Ontario.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 52, no. 2, 2013, pp. 45-57
Description
"This study examined teacher candidates' perceptions of elementary school curriculum related to Native American peoples in general and local Native communities in particular".
Three case studies: Community of Membertou in Nova Scotia, Chippewas of Rama First Nation in Ontario, and the Osoyoos Indian Band in British Columbia. Each one reviews a specific project; identifies barriers encountered during development; and where possible, assesses specific transaction costs incurred in overcoming barriers.
Histoire Sociale / Social History, vol. 46, no. 91, May 2013, pp. 145-172
Description
Focuses on two separate long-term studies done without the consent of participants, who were viewed as "experimental materials". Partial motivations were to further researchers' careers and correct "Indian problems" of disease and dependency on the state.
[Harvest of Hope: A Symposium on Reconciliation ; pt. 3]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Caroline Davis
Description
Assistant Deputy Minister, Resolution and Individual Affairs Sector at Indian and Northern Affairs Canada speaks about the events leading to, and administration of, the Residential Schools Settlement Agreement.
Duration: 19:43.
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 37, no. 4, The Future We Want: Indigenous Women of the World Unite, December 2013, p. [?]
Description
Outlined the issues, challenges and barriers linked to the UN advisory body that aids in the promotion and protection of the rights of Indigenous peoples.
Alberta Journal of Educational Research, vol. 59, no. 3, Fall, 2013, pp. 344-362
Description
Discusses philosophies found in selected African Indigenous proverbs to talk about traditions, power and authority, relationships, and responsibilities and the individual in the context of youth violence.
Discusses success stories at Lapwai Middle School and Lapwai Elementary School and the eight common factors that have become apparent to reverse low school performance.
Describes the First Nations Agricultural Council of Saskatchewan (FNACS) mandate, which is to access federal and provincial assistance programs available to farmers.
Commentary on the history and developments in Saskatchewan First Nation affairs and of a media that seems to favour sensationalism over positive political legacies.