Discusses the bankruptcy of the Anglican Diocese of Cariboo due to residential schools lawsuits. Includes synopsis and "Did You Know?" section.
Duration: 2:51.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 25, no. 3, 2001, pp. 27-46
Description
Character analysis reveals how the Cherokee-Greek-German author borrows stories and figures from mainstream Western culture and incorporates not only these into his writings, but the reader as well.
Provides a list of bands in each region according to geographic and economic situation for the funding of Indian government support, education and social assistance. Includes remoteness and environmental indices.
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.
Breaking Down the Barriers - Address the Emerging Epidemic
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In Touch, vol. 15, Summer, 2000, pp. 1-22
Description
Based around the national HIV/AIDS Leadership Conference: Breaking the Barriers - Addressing the Emerging Epidemic, Regina, March 14-16. Recommended outcomes will be used by the Assembly of First Nations to develop an action plan on HIV/AIDS.
Contemporary Literature, vol. 41, no. 3, Autumn, 2000, pp. 495-524
Description
Examines the concept of multiculturalism and sacred metaphysics in Louise Erdrich's The Antelope Wife by using a metaphor of Ojibwa beading to create a narrative about overlapping spaces between cultures.
American Literature, vol. 73, no. 3, September 2001, pp. 599-631
Description
Reviews the author's work finding he successfully combines tribal mythologies and Euro-American lore while maintaining the integrity of cultural traditions and heritage.
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 24, no. 2, 2000, pp. 134-143
Description
Research examines individuals enrolled in a Native Teacher Education Program (NTEP). Findings indicated most graduates considered withdrawing, but support of family and friends was a positive factor.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 12, no. 2, Series 2, Summer, 2000, pp. [38]-60
Description
Author argues the importance of non-Indian students experiencing direct contact with the culture in order to enhance their understanding of the literature.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 25, no. 1, 2001, pp. 81-111
Description
Compares the U.S. Indian Claims Commission and New Zealand Waitangi Tribunal to determine which achieved the greatest redress for their government's injustices through colonization.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 25, no. 3, Summer, June 1, 2001, pp. 453-479
Description
History of the institution of chattel slavery with a focus on the relationship between the Chocktaws, Chickasaws, Cherokees, and Mvskokean Cherokee and African slaves; including the forced relocation known as the "Trail Where We Cried" or the "Trail of Tears".
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 39, no. 3, Spring, 2000, pp. 1-24
Description
Argues that SLAT provides an understanding of the cognitive processes that make second language learning different from the first which can lead to more effective teaching strategies.
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 16, no. 2, Fall, 2001, pp. 97-114
Description
Analyzes the 1992 Tri-Star Pictures release which breaks new ground on two fronts, an all Native American cast except the lead role, and use of a contemporary setting. Screenplay by John Fusco, directed by Michael Apted and produced by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and John Fusco.