Journal of Indigenous Research, vol. 1, no. 2, Special Issue, 2011, pp. 1-4
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Synopsis of results of study to determine whether positive emotions such as hope and optimism mitigate thoughts of suicide. Used group of college students from Oklahoma as sample.
Journal of Anthropology, vol. 2011, 2011, p. article no. 549521
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Examines cultural, biological, political and legal implications of using this method for determining group membership, and argues that cultural-specific approach is more appropriate.
Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, vol. 17, no. 4, October 2011, pp. 366-376
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Study identifies misunderstandings about addiction, prevention and treatment as well as cultural strengths that might be incorporated into future programs.
Looks at how underfunding of schools and lack of cultural framework are contributing to the achievement gap.
HIstory Capstone Experience Manuscript--Commonwealth Honors College, 2011.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 23, no. 4, 1999, pp. 91-114
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To move forward requires incorporation of Indigenous knowledge into curricula, which will be challenging as each community considers its own traditions and understandings.
Looks at pollution, desertification of the southwest, resource scarcity, and climate change.
Capstone Experience Manuscript--Commonwealth Honors College, 2011.
Wyoming Law Review, vol. 11, no. 2, 2011, pp. [329]-349
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Lists ten distinct elements of the Doctrine of Discovery which all became part of Manifest Destiny and were used to justify the acquisition of foreign lands.
Native Studies Review, vol. 20, no. 2, 2011, pp. 137-158
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Prominent themes identified in responses: sense of vulnerability, commitment to students, lack of external and resource support, and self-identity as Aboriginal peoples and the connection to language.
Looks at the effects of government policy in both Australia and Canada and the lack of progress addressing long term solutions for Aboriginal communities.
Sociology and Equity Studies in Education with collaborative program in Comparative, International and Development Education Thesis (M.A.)--University of Toronto, 2011.
Modern Fiction Studies, vol. 45, no. 1, 1999, pp. 212-234
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Author argues that this novel aligns contemporary literature with ancient traditions, taking on the additional burden of working these concerns into the context of two intersecting cultural fields.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 10, November 2011, p. 23
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Comments on Tomson Highway's path to his successful career and his performance in Saskatoon at the Aboriginal Writers Festival.
Article located by scrolling to page 23.
Explains that the Native Title Act 1993 now requires that all claims be lodged to the Federal Court of Australia before being referred to the National Native Title Tribunal.
Native Studies Review, vol. 20, no. 2, 2011, pp. 51-89
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Study of Tsilhqot’in Nation v. B.C. in terms of anthropological testimony and its interpretation by the courts. Case involved forestry practices and resource extraction.