Journal of Traumatic Stress, vol. 10, no. 2, 1997, pp. 163-173
Description
Study of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) conducted on a Northern Plains reservation found a correlation between test results and prevalence of behavioural problems and substance use, but did not seem to affect academic performance.
Justice as Healing, vol. 2, no. 1, Spring, 1997, p. [?]
Description
Examines the historical role of the Attorney General and the responsibilities of the Treaty Chiefs of Canada in the areas of Aboriginal justice and punishment. Suggests that Treaty Chiefs are on the same level as the Attorney General.
Note: This is a sample article from the publication. Subscriptions are available from the Native Law Centre.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 21, no. 5, September/October 1997, p. 30
Description
Describes culturally sensitive programs being delivered to Indigenous Australians to improve wellness and enhance familiarity with the health care system.
Prairie Forum, vol. 22, no. 2, Fall, 1997, pp. 353-354
Description
Book review of: The True Spirit and Intent of Treaty 7 by Treaty 7 Elders and Tribal Council with Walter Hildebrandt, Sarah Carter and Dorothy First Rider.
Chapter seventeen of Teaching Indigenous Languages edited by Jon Ryhner. Looks at the largest indigenous-language commercial radio signal and the services provided.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 21, no. 1, January/February 1997, p. 27
Description
Brief article describing Kemarre Margaret Mary Turner's accomplishments in the Aboriginal community in Central Australia on the occasion of her receiving the Order of Australia.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 20, no. 1, 1996, pp. 147-194
Description
Looks at the several billion dollars in profits from gaming and how the gaming money has helped sovereignty for the Navajo and Pequot Nations. The article also compares results it compiled against the Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development.
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 155, no. 11, December 1, 1996, pp. 1609-1611
Description
Describes the work of the J.A. Hildes Northern Medical Unit in Manitoba and the Northwest Territories and discusses the University's program designed to recruit and retain Aboriginal health practitioners.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 21, no. 3, 1997, pp. 211-230
Description
Argues that Indigenous nations bring a diversity to the dominant society that is unique and contingent upon the integrity of political boundaries within the United States. The article discusses the challenges within this framework.
Journal of the Canadian Historical Association, vol. 7, no. 1, New Series, 1996, pp. 55-80
Description
Discusses strategies employed by the Chief in an effort to influence Canadian Indian Policy and ensure his peoples' livelihood during a time of rapid social and political change
Anglican Journal, vol. 122, no. 3, March 1996, p. 6
Description
Briefly discusses the lawsuit launched by former students of Alberni Indian Residential School in January 1996, now jointly and severally naming United Church of Canada and the Federal Government.