Looks at the historical, cultural and political context of American Indian philanthropic traditions and relationships with the United States government.
Journal of Anthropology, vol. 2011, 2011, p. article no. 549521
Description
Examines cultural, biological, political and legal implications of using this method for determining group membership, and argues that cultural-specific approach is more appropriate.
Chapter II: American Indian Affairs Before the Great War
Part I: The Road to WWI
The Road to War: American Indian Affairs
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Diane Camurat
Description
Master's Thesis submitted in 1993 to the Institut Charles V of the University of Paris VII.
Content includes: Grant's Peace Policy and Its Developments, 1869-1879; The "Social Gospel", 1879-1897; Allotment and Resistance; A "Progressive Era" for the American Indians, 1897-1917; and Education and Health.
WWI and its Consequences: The Place of the American Indians
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Diane Camurat
Description
Master's Thesis submitted in 1993 to the Institut Charles V of the University of Paris VII.
Content includes: The Place of the American Indians in the Military in 1917, and Were Native Americans Subject to the Draft in 1917?
A census based study on role and extent assimilationist policies played in mortality rates of Native American children. Originally presented at Conference on Vulnerable Populations in Paris, July, 2005.
Report by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 1974, declassified in 1992. Presents chronology of violence attributed to the American Indian Movement.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 7, no. 4, 1983, pp. 51-68
Description
Explains why political power has eluded Native Americans and what chance they have in becoming a participating and policymaking force in mainstream American society.
Radio report discusses Sherman Indian High School in Riverside California and the controversy over whether the Federally-funded schools should closed. Accompanied by article.
Duration: 7:46.
Reviews the 2010 Tribal Law and Order Act regarding needs of sexual assault survivors, TLOA reforms in relation to social work, and roles of practitioners.
Change, vol. 23, no. 2, March/April 1991, pp. 11-18
Description
Explores Indian higher education beginning with early colonial efforts to the federal control focused on assimilation efforts and finally the move to self controlled Tribal colleges.
Indigenous Policy Journal of the Indigenous Studies Network, vol. 16, no. 2, Fall, 2005, p. [?]
Description
Discusses how an inclusive and participatory leadership can play an essential role in improving tribal governance with federal, state and local governments in the United States.
Access article through table of contents.
Collection includes over 2,300 original photographs, annual reports of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to the Secretary of the Interior from 1851 to 1908 and six Indian Treaties negotiated in 1855. Study questions suitable for use by K-12 teachers.
Review of Reports and Recommendations on Violence Against Indigenous Women in Canada
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Pippa Feinstein
Megan Pearce
Description
Compilation of recommendations from reports dealing with missing and murdered Aboriginal women and assessment of actions taken in response to them.
Related documents:
Master List of Recommendations.
Executive Summary.
Looks at the effects of government policy in both Australia and Canada and the lack of progress addressing long term solutions for Aboriginal communities.
Discusses how the lack of recognition and respect of Aboriginal and treaty rights pose a barrier to maintaining healthy relationships between Anishinabek First Nations, government and police services.