Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 106, no. 6, September/October 2015, pp. 382-387
Description
Studies links between racial discrimination and substance abuse finding that over 80% of Canadian Aboriginal adults had experienced recent racial discrimination.
Outlines women's traditional roles and discusses how churches and various Canadian government policies and legislation have created their current disadvantaged position.
Journal of Environmental Radioactivity, vol. 93, no. 1, January 2007, pp. 1-25
Description
Summarizes the trends and areas of fallout in Canada, Alaska and Greenland. Tracks concentrations in the Caniapiscau herd of central Québec and discusses the potential impact on health.
"A new and innovative program which seeks to assist those members of the Aboriginal community who are struggling with money management issues by utilizing a pro-active & interactive approach."
Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, vol. 43, no. 6, 2007, pp. 429-437
Description
Looks at the impact and cultural appropriateness of program concluding with decreased rates of behaviour problems and dysfunctional parenting practices.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 7, July 2007, p. 11
Description
Comments on the return of a pictograph to Pasqua First Nation after 124 years and the possibility of its interpretation strengthening Treaty 4.
Article located by scrolling to page 11.
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 177, no. 1, July 3, 2007, pp. 37-40
Description
Findings indicated that Methadone use was lower among Aboriginal than among non-Aboriginal injection drug users. Culturally appropriate intervention is recommended.
[Congress of Aboriginal Peoples Creative Leaders Symposium]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Hope Henderson
Aditya Jha
thorvick's method productions
Description
First speaker discusses Foundation's role in supporting law enforcement volunteers working with Aboriginal youth through the Partnerships for Community in Action initiative.
Second speaker discusses prospects for Canada's future prosperity given it's demographics and the importance of Aboriginal economic engagement.
Followed by question and answer period.
Duration: 1:21:59
Re-Storying Maori Legal Histories: Indigenous Articulations in Nineteenth-Century Aotearoa New Zealand
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nēpia Mahuika
NAIS: Journal of the Native American and Indigenous Studies Association, vol. 2, no. 1, Spring, 2015, pp. 40-66
Description
Comments on why Hāmana Mahuika's assailant was tried in a settler court rather than dealt with by the Indigenous peoples in accordance with their own laws and customs.
Journal of Indigenous Social Development, vol. 4, no. 1, October 2015, pp. [1]-15
Description
Discusses historical context of decolonizing research, analyzes the concept of "insider" and "outsider" research, and identifies barriers and strategies when conducting meaningful research with Indigenous communities.
New Brunswick and Atlantic Studies Research and Development Centre Conference, Town and Country: Exploring Urban and Rural Issues in New Brunswick, June 22nd -23rd, 2007
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jo-Anne Elder
Description
Looks at working intercultural models by examining cultural practices, arts policies and literary and popular writing.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 31, no. 4, 2007, pp. 121-143
Description
Reply to an article titled "In Defense of Black Robe: A Reply to Ward Churchill" published in the American Indian Culture and Research Journal vol. 31, no. 4, 2007 at pages 97-120. Ward Churchill responds to Kristof Haavik in a satirical format, arguing that the author missed the point of the initial article.
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 31, no. 1-2, Tchoukotka / Chukotka, 2007, pp. 388-391
Description
Review of Peuples du Grand Nord, vol. 1: Des Mythes à la Préhistoire and vol. 2: Vers Esquimau: Du Mammouth à la Baleine by Patrick Plumet.
Review in French.
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 31, no. 1-2, Tchoukotka / Chukotka, 2007, pp. 393-394
Description
Review of The Southernmost People of Greenland: Dialects and Memories = Qavaat – Oqalunneri Eqqaamassaallu by Maliâraq Vebæk ; edited by Birgitte Sonne and with a contribution on phonology by Birte H. Christensen.
Review in French.
Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health, vol. 52, no. 4, July-August 2007, pp. 384-391
Description
Describes how the community-based midwifery service is providing the option, for women, to give birth within their remote community rather than have to be evacuated out.
Describes how the Matrimonial Real Property (MRP) Solutions initiative created a safe environment where First Nations women could share their concerns, experiences, ideas, and possible solutions.