American Indian Quarterly, vol. 11, no. 3, Summer, 1987, pp. 187-201
Description
An investigation into the successful implementation of a Cherokee Female Seminary, modeled after seminaries in Massachusetts. The Cherokee Nation embracing a non-Indigenous education with fewer tribal traditions to adhere to leading to less feelings of alienation for the students.
American Antiquity, vol. 52, no. 4, October 1987, pp. 830-831
Description
Explains that paleolithic assemblages also occur in the McKean complex. Adding information to the article in Vol. 51, No. 2 (Apr., 1986) at pages 338-341.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 7, no. 1, 1987, pp. 41-56
Description
(Abstract in French and English, article in French)
Examines how the Montagnais benefitted from competition between the Hudson's Bay Company and independent fur traders in this region and the methods employed by the Company while trying to control the market.
Information gathered at a provincial training conference offered by the Ontario Native Literacy Coalition. Presents results from pre-conference survey (questionnaires and forms included in document) and small group discussions.
Western Canadian Protocol for Collaboration in Basic Education
Description
"...support document for schools or regions in the Western provinces and the territories wishing to develop curricula, learning resources or strategies dealing with Aboriginal languages".
Looks at tensions and dilemmas which confront governments: social issues such as healing and unity, political issues such as land claims and self-government, accountability, and education and training of administrative staff.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 18, no. 1, January/February 1994, pp. 19-20
Description
Interview with coordinator of the La Perouse CDEP in Sydney about projects in urban, rural and remote areas. Aboriginal people on unemployment benefits can work for 15 hours a week and receive payment equivalent to the benefit payment.
Compares on-reserve "registered population" to other Canadians with respect to education, family, health, labour force participation, income and housing; based on Census data.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 24, no. 1, Winter, 2000, pp. 44-63
Description
Author uses the writings of early Euro-American explorers and anthropologists to describe the gender roles of male and female Lenni Lenape people; covers household/familial duties, lineage tracing, ceremony, social/political agency. Discussion queer individuals is not present.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 18, no. 3, Summer, 1994, pp. 297-319
Description
Study uses information from surveys of villagers and service providers—including VPSO coordinators, Alaska State Troopers, business owners, social services workers, BIA employees—conducted in two different villages to contrast the different perceptions of Village Public Safety Officers (VPSOs).
Canadian Journal of Communication, vol. 19, no. 2, Spring, 1994, pp. [189-208]
Description
Argues that economic analysis does not allow for concepts that are political in nature such as: power, authority, legitimacy and rights and has ignored issues of biological and cultural diversity.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 7, no. 1, 1987, pp. 57-78
Description
Impact of settlements made in 1960-1962 between Manitoba Hydro and Cree bands to compensate for the flooding of Cree lands and the relocation of an entire village. Maintains that, as a result, these bands have changed from self-sufficiency to dependent societies with many social problems.
Discusses intent of a building to house indigenous spirituality in order to understand limits to environment and the implications socially, subjectively and economically for Indigenous Australians.