Journal of Indigenous Social Development, vol. 6, no. 1, 2017, pp. 63-81
Description
Discusses the experiences of members of the Hamilton-Halton Animal Liberation Team (HALT) while demonstrating in support of Haudenosaunee-negotiated hunting rights in Short Hills Provincial Park in Ontario which are being protested against by local property owners and animal rights activists.
Working Paper Series (International Human Rights Internships Program) ; vol. 5, no. 12, 2017
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jacinthe Dion
Description
Looks at impact of federal and provincial jurisdictional and funding disputes, Canadian governments' delayed funding and implementation of Jordan's principle, The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal decision, and the court case Pictou Landing Band Council and Maurina Beadle (applicants) v. Attorney General of Canada.
[Centre of Excellence for Matrimonial Real Property?]
Description
Act sets out rules for spouses or common-law partners during a conjugal relationship, upon breakdown of it, or upon death of the spouse of common-law partner.
Looks at shortcomings of the current system, provides statistical data, and advocates for changes that will reduce the number of children in care.
Follow-up to the 2016 report.
Health Reports, vol. 28, no. 12, December 2017, pp. 12-20
Description
Used data from the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey. Found that older age, lower education and non-participation in the labour force were associated with strong networks, and those who reported strong networks were more likely to report positive mental health.
Journal of the European Association for Studies of Australia, vol. 4, no. 1, Indigenous Marriage; Family and Kinship in Australia:The Persistence of Life and Hope, 2013, pp. 103-116
Description
Film looks at three troubled mothers in protagonists life: his birth mother, foster mother and foster grandmother.
American Antiquity, vol. 78, no. 1, January 2013, pp. 68-88
Description
Shows how changes to food production and collection was affected by uncertainty brought about by disease, colonial competition and loss of community members.
Arctic Anthropology, vol. 54, no. 2, 2017, pp. 52-70
Description
From a Russian-Anthropological perspective, the author discusses the history, society, and culture of the Eyak peoples during the time that Alaska was controlled by the Russian Empire.
Article in translation.
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 88, no. 5, May 1988, pp. 781-786
Description
Argues that there is an apparent high prevalence of fetal alcohol syndrome in Alaska, cautions that use of a single data-source can lead to underestimates.
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 32, no. 2, Fall, 2017, pp. 115-122
Description
Essay situates the #NoDAPL movement to stop the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL), within the historical context and the longer histories of Oceti Sakowin resistance against the trespass of settlers, dams, and pipelines across the Mni Sose, the Missouri River, and into Sioux territory.
Purpose of study was to identify barriers to filing and benefit uptake. Conducted 12 discussion groups with community and band council members in six Indigenous communities (Sunchild First Nation, Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation, Cree Nation of Mistissini, Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation, K’atl’odeeche First Nation, Fort Nelson First Nation); and 42 in-depth telephone interviews with intermediaries
Final revision date: July 28, 2017.
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 37, no. 4, The Future We Want: Indigenous Women of the World Unite, December 2013, p. [?]
Description
Discussion on why investors, shareholders and corporations have a responsibility to respect the rights of Indigenous peoples and proactively work with them.
Book review of Finding a Way to the Heart edited by Robin Jarvis Brownlie and Valerie J. Korinek.
Entire book review section on one pdf. To access this review scroll to p. 175.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 37, no. 4, pp. 179-181
Description
Book review of: Finding a Way to the Heart edited by Robin Jarvis Brownlie and Valerie J. Korinek.
Entire issue on one pdf. Scroll to page 179 to access review