Reflects on a community-university research and program development project undertaken in response to health and education concerns of Aboriginal people in Canada.
Quantitative Analysis and Socio-demographic Research
Management Information and Analysis
Finance and Professional Services
Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
Description
Annual reference report on the demographic, social and economic conditions of First Nations people on and off-reserve. Topics include population, education, health and social conditions, housing, self-government and economic and labour force activity.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 8, August 2011, p. 1,11
Description
Describes the 2011 Back to Batoche Days Festival dedicated to Elders and Métis veterans.
Article located on front page and continued by scrolling to page 11.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 7, July 2011, p. 13
Description
Comments on the renovation of the Elder's lodge and the finished Saskatchewan Pavilion, making a total of 20 buildings on the Back to Batoche Days festival site.
Article located by scrolling to page 13.
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 35, no. 4, The Interconnectedness of Languages, Rivers, and Forests, December 2011, p. [?]
Description
Indigenous flutist and flute maker discusses how music can be used to create a space where people from diverse cultural and spiritual backgrounds can engage in meaningful dialogue.
British Columbia First Nations to Run Own Health System
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lauren Vogel
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 183, no. 17, November 22, 2011, pp. E1227-E1228
Description
Looks at an agreement that transfers the authority from governmental to First Nations with the goal being to close gaps in the health care of Aboriginal peoples.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 6, June 2011, p. 19
Description
Comments on a group working to help women escape from abuse and poverty by offering a support system that includes meeting weekly to learn moccasin making and traditional beading.
Article located by scrolling to page 19.
Looks at role of tribunals in reference to Rio Tinto Alcan Inc. et al. v. Carrier Sekani Tribal Council and the implication of this decision on roles of various commissions.
Paper from the Canadian Institute Conference held February 24, 2011.
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 7, no. 2, Fall, 2011, pp. 114-124
Description
Looks at Aboriginal forest based activities for economic development on and off the reserve. Opportunities are identified by the National Aboriginal Forestry Association.
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 7, no. 4, April 1977, p. 11
Description
Director of the Saskatchewan Medical Services Branch of the Department of Health and Welfare claims radon level in Red Earth Reserve water is not a hazard.
Atlantic Aboriginal Economic Development Integrated Research Program, AAEDIRP
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Joanne Tompkins
Anne Murray Orr
Description
Looks at impacts on identity, fluency, and academic achievement, links to economic development, lifelong learning and community contributions, and leadership, assets and challenges in establishing programs.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 35, no. 1, 2011, pp. 101-111
Description
Author discusses his experience in working with the Hopi tribe, and the development of culturally sensitive dispute-resolution services and legal systems.
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 2, no. 2, 2011, pp. 1-10
Description
Argues that even though territory is beneficial for self-sufficiency, it should not to be used in defining self-government, self determination or nationhood.