Identifies and discusses key elements of forest policies and tenures and addresses specific problems these features pose for the Aboriginal communities and organizations who have experienced the results of these problems.
A background report prepared by officials from the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and the Department of Justice. It describes the treaty principles and court decisions upon which previous land claims settlements were built, and the importance of "certainty" when defining the rights of Aboriginal people with respect to land and resources. The report argues that certainty is crucial for the future economic wellbeing of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canadians.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 5, no. 1, A Special Symposium Issue on Leslie Marmon Silko's , 1979, pp. 37-46
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A description of the narrative style of using events in the novel Ceremony to engage the reader's attention to look into deeper into the feelings and ideas behind the narrative's actions. Silko's style is a bridge between oral and written traditions for Indigenous storytelling.
Arguments supporting the sentencing or healing circle as a "valid vehicle for reflecting Aboriginal culture and traditions in the criminal justice system."
Note: This is a sample article from the publication. Subscriptions are available from the Native Law Centre.
The Lancet, vol. 360, no. 9326, July 6, 2002, p. 57
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Adiponectin protein is supposed to mediate obesity-related resistance to insulin. Concentrations of adiponectin in Pima Indians. Individuals with more adiponectin were less likely to develop type 2 diabetes.
Findings are organized into five themes: preparation; recruitment; admission, nursing access and bridging programs; progression; and post-graduate recruitment and retention. Includes recommendations made by stakeholder groups with respect to each of the areas.
Anglican Journal, vol. 128, no. 8, October 2002, pp. 1-2
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Final agreement yet to be reached in residential schools settlement, with outstanding issues including cultural claims and exact amount of church's financial obligation.
Anglican Journal, vol. 128, no. 9, November 2002, p. 10
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Level of contribution and compensation for lost language and culture still points of contention between government and church in residential schools agreement.
Canadian Historical Review, vol. 83, no. 3, September 2002, pp. 432-434
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Book review of: Âh-âyîtaw isi ê-kî-kiskêyihtahkik maskihkiy stories from Alice Ahenakew, edited, translated and with a glossary by H.C. Wolfart and Freda Ahenakew.
Senses of Cinema, no. 22, September-October 2002, p. [?]
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Discusses the work of the prominent Canadian filmmaker, including such films as Incident at Restigouche, My Name is Kahentiiosta and Spudwrench: Kahnawake.