Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 25, no. 5, September/October 2001, p. 2
Description
Introductory article to Volume 25, Number 5 issue of, Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal comments on the passing of two advocates for Australian Aboriginal health.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 25, no. 3, May/June 2001, p. 2
Description
Introductory article to Volume 25, Number 3 comments on a personal family history initiative and the transfer of 20 years (1977-1997) of Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal onto their Internet site for subscriber use.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 3, Self-Determination, 2001, pp. 4-5
Description
Editorial comments on the various interpretations and uses of the phrases, "self-determination", "self-government" and "autonomy".
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Indigenous Affairs, no. 4, Sustainable Development, 2001, pp. 4-6
Description
Editorial comments on indigenous participation in international processes aimed at creating a forum for indigenous concerns.
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Indigenous Affairs, no. 2, Militarization, 2001, pp. 4-7
Description
Comments on the repressive tactics employed by national governments in the name of "National Unity" in order to control indigenous lands and people.
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Excerpt from an article of the same name published in Winter 2000 issue of Native Americas Journal argues that the healing process cannot begin until residential school survivors have won compensation in Canadian courts .
Prairie Forum, vol. 22, no. 1, Spring, 1997, pp. 47-71
Description
Explores the relationship between the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) government and the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians from 1958 to 1964.
To Honor & Comfort Native Quilting Traditions (An Educational Curriculum)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Shawn Termin
Description
Guide aimed at middle year students is divided into four sections: Strengthening Community, Design Tells a Story, Expressions of Honor, and Origins of Native Quilting. Discusses eight individual quilters (Aboriginal and Hawaiian): Mary Bighouse (Osage), Sheree "Peachy" Bonaparte (Mohawk), Alice Olsen Williams (Anishinabe), Nancy Crone Naranjo (Eastern Cherokee), Bernyce Courtney (Wasco-Tlingit), Harriet Soong (Native Hawaiian), Ollie Napesni (Rosebud Lakota), and Lula Red Cloud (Ogala Lakota).
Historical background and submissions to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) regarding a 1963 dam built on-reserve and its effect on the First Nation's fishing rights, and obligations owed by Canada. ICC recommended the claim not be accepted for Specific Claims Policy due to compensation already received. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]
Journal of Rehabilitation, vol. 63, no. 4, October-December 1997, pp. 38-45
Description
Discusses satisfaction with community response to needs of persons with disabilities and compares response groups. Suggests empowerment is from local level up because solutions are driven by the people.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 4, Sustainable Development, 2001, pp. 34-37
Description
Reports on an annual walk undertaken by a Innu woman in Labrador as an example of a healthy life of balance and perspective.
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