Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, vol. 58, no. 1, Indigenous Health, Well-Being, Social and Economic Inclusion-Closing the Gaps, February 2011, pp. 34-42
Description
"This article reports the selection of culturally appropriate and gender-neutral play materials, and changes in administration identified to develop further the Indigenous Child-Initiated Pretend Play Assessment (I-ChIPPA)"
Compares the incidence and prevalence of diagnosed type 2 diabetes among Status Indians and the general population of Alberta from 1995-2009.
Chapter 11 from Alberta Diabetes Atlas 2011
Canadian Journal of Diabetes, vol. 35, no. 1, 2011, pp. 13-16
Description
Looks at the high prevalence of diabetes in the elderly, First Nations and East Asians and how interventions are needed to slow down this near epidemic.
ACM Journal on Computing and Cultural Heritage, vol. 4, no. 4, December 2011, pp. 1-11
Description
Reports the results of a usability test conducted to determine if computer technology can provide an effective tool for the education initiative of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma.
Six brief videos by daughters of women who are residential school survivors. Done in conjunction with the kiskinohamâtôtâpânâsk: Inter-generational Effects on Professional First Nations Women Whose Mothers are Residential School Survivors project.
List of provincial government programs and services, federal government programs, other development agencies programs, and forums and training programs.
PLEASE NOTE: For archival purposes only. Has not been updated.
The Media Gaze: Representations of Diversities in Canada
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Author/Creator
Augie Fleras
Description
Comments on media coverage of Aboriginal people which portrays negative stereotypes and images.
Chapter one from The Media Gaze: Representations of Diversities in Canada.
Public Health Reports, vol. 126, no. 4, July-August 2011, pp. 508-521
Description
Explores epidemiology and trends from 1998-2006. Recommends increasing prevention and education efforts by focusing on high risk regions and age groups.
Windsor Yearbook of Access to Justice, vol. 29, 2011, pp. 55-72
Description
Illustrates the Supreme Court's position on reconciliation as a means of integration using the doctrine of reconciliation from the Sparrow case of 1990 to the Little Salmon decision of 2010.
International Journal of Asia - Pacific Studies, vol. 7, no. 1, January 2011, pp. 93-121
Description
Looks to identify potential problems to Taiwan's implementation of Aboriginal self-government agreements based on the Canadian example, as well as to propose policy recommendations on what direction relevant legislation should take.
Records in the Margaret Baker fonds collection tell the story of the development of the Wahpeton reserve and Lucy Baker's activities as a missionary teacher. Reflects stereotypical views of the time.
Social Indicators Research, vol. 103, no. 3, September 2011, pp. 299-314
Description
Analyzes Early Development Instrument to measure kindergarten children in the following categories: physical health and well-being, social competence, emotional maturity, language and cognitive development, communication skills, and general knowledge.
Article concludes that it is important to publish failures as well as successes based on a case of conflict between environmental institutions and reindeer owners of the development of a national park.
Looks at structural and cultural violence against American Indian women.
Capstone Experience Manuscript--Commonwealth College, University of Massachusetts, 2011.
Douglas Cardinal talks about the issues that arose during construction of the building and the events which ultimately led to termination of his participation in the project.
Duration: 15:59.
A photograph of First Nations people in traditional garb at a ceremony to celebrate the giving of a totem pole to the City of Prince Albert, 1975. Drummers and dancers (one adult and one child) are shown in the photograph. The pole was carved by a First Nations man originally from British Columbia, and currently stands along the North Saskatchewan River near the Prince Albert Historical Museum.