American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 28, no. 3, 2004, pp. 77-101
Description
Looks at how contact may affect the trajectory of change among the Mississippians. The article also expands on Chase-Dunn and Hall’s hypothesis that argues that episodes of incorporation, disintegration, and reincorporation may vary in highly predictable and interrelated ways in other systems.
International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship, vol. 7, no. 1, January 2010, p. article no. 22
Description
Examines pre- and post-survey study results of high school students attending a week long residency program by looking at student perception between those on reserve and those off reserve.
Provides examples for health and social service providers in Ontario to help pregnant women create a support system. Includes list of resources for programs and services.
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 14, no. 3, Fall, 1999, p. 40
Description
Curatorial notes for an exhibition of the same name mounted at the MacKenzie Art Gallery, Regina, Saskatchewan, October 25, 1998 to September, 1999.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 40.
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 19, no. 3 & 4, Arts Alive: A Special Issue, Fall/Winter, 2004, pp. 9-17
Description
Discusses the significance of the landmark exhibition mounted in 1953 by Gimpel Fils Gallery, London, England.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to p. 9.
Public Health Report Series 3 on Diabetes: Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Elena Kuzmina
Pierre Lejeune
David Dannenbaum
Jill Elaine Torrie
Description
Annual report discusses the goals of CDIS, methodology of data sources, definitions of terms, prevalence of diabetes, incidence of diabetes, and duration of the illness.
The West and Beyond: New Perspectives on an Imagined Region
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Winona Wheeler
Description
Discusses the importance of Elders as storytellers and oral historians.
Chapter from The West and Beyond: New Perspectives on an Imagined Region edited Alvin Finkel, Sarah Carter, and Peter Fortna.
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Native Social Work Journal, vol. 7, Promising Practices in Mental Health: Emerging Paradigms for Aboriginal Social Work Practices, November 2010, pp. 139-161
Description
Discusses various aspects of the Medicine Wheel, including knowledge about human development from the mainstream paradigm and Indigenous wisdom and ways of knowing from an ecological position, thus linking human development concerns to a wholistic view.
Native Studies Review, vol. 12, no. 2, Aboriginal Peoples and National Rights Issues in Quebec, 1999, pp. 115-120
Description
Grand Chief of the Grand Council of Crees discusses the stance of the James Bay Cree with respect to the right to determine their own political future whether or not Quebec decides to separate.
Looks at ways to fill the gap in voluntary services and program supports offered to First Nations children, youth and families living on reserve nationally.
Forest Policy and Economics, vol. 6, no. 2, March 2004, pp. 95-110
Description
Showcases the Aboriginal Forest Planning Process (AFPP) which integrates Indigenous and Western forest management approaches in order to enhance the co-management of a B.C. forest.
Approaches to Teaching the Works of Louise Erdrich
Approaches to Teaching World Literature
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Tom Matchie
Description
Looks at the married authors' collaborative process between 1970 and 1997.
Chapter in book: Approaches to Teaching the Works of Louise Erdrich edited by Greg Sarris, Connie A. Jacobs, and James R. Giles.
Atlantic Aboriginal Economic Development Integrated Research Program, AAEDIRP
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Tom Cooper
Terry Hickey
Leon Sock
Gerald Hare
Description
Purpose of study is to help guide First Nations communities in developing policies, procedures and controls that will ensure effective fisheries management.
Report (Northern Labour Market Information Clearinghouse) ; no. 68
Documents & Presentations
Description
Brief document outlines some of the conflicts that can occur between Aboriginal workers and non-Aboriginal employers, and makes suggestions as to how colleges could help to facilitate interactions.
Provides a summary and recommendations of smart practices to the BC government regarding an Aboriginal Businesses Directory, and discusses current initiatives regarding Aboriginal procurement in Canadian government and non-government organizations.
Northern Review, no. 20, Summer [Winter], 1999, pp. 55-80
Description
Discusses how the Tutchone people have adapted the Story of Crow to reflect changes they have experienced over time, such as the introduction of Christianity.
Looks decisions by the Supreme Court of Canada in six key cases R. v. Gladstone, R. v. Van Der Peet, Marshall v. Her Majesty the Queen, R. v. Adams, Delgamuukw v. Her Majesty the Queen, and Halfway River.
Guide to accompany film, Crude Sacrifice. Target audience ages 13 to 17. Contains questions, fun facts and eleven activities to help students develop a deeper understanding of the issues.