Describes the questionnaires used by archival and folklore societies in Saskatchewan to gather information on settler histories; discusses how they both showcase settler-Indigenous relationships in some cases and obscure them in others, creating a segregated history of the province.
Entire Issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 32.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 25, no. 4, 2001, pp. 1-19
Description
Argues that the American Indian Renaissance in literature, of which Sherman Alexie is an included member, encourages readers to address the persisting question of homeless tribal identities on and off the street as well as on and off the literary reservation.
Arctic, vol. 65, no. 4, December 2012, pp. 466-475
Description
Discuses results of qualitative interviews with key policy-makers, non-governmental organizations, and consulting firms about existing challenges and opportunities in developing alternate sources of energy.
Canadian Review of Social Policy, no. 67, The Role of Social Economy in Supporting, Challenging, and Innovating Canadian Social Policy, 2012, pp. [74]-79
Description
Looks at building relationships between government and First Nations based on a better understanding of perspectives to provide opportunities involving community determined priorities.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 25, no. 1, 2001, pp. 113-116
Description
Response of the author to “Iroquois Influence: A Response to Bruce Johansen’s ‘Notes from the “Culture Wars”’ in American Indian Culture and Research Journal Vol. 24, No. 2 at page 111 to 116.
See also "Data or Dogma? A Reply to Robert L. Berner” in American Indian Culture and Research Journal Vol 24, No. 2, at pages 117 to 119.
Coordinating Committee of Senior Officials (Criminal) Missing Women Working Group
Description
Information about: factors which lead to venerability, characteristics of predators, major cases involving serial murders, responses to reported cases, prevention and safety planning for potential victims, the role of media, and the trial process.
Exploratory Process on Issues Relating to Indian Status Registration, Band Membership and Citizenship (Bill C-3)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Femmes Autochtones du Québec = Quebec Native Women Inc.
Description
Gives context of issues surrounding status and band membership, and highlights some of the discussion and proposed solutions which came out of the Exploratory Process on Issues Relating to Indian Status Registration, Band Membership and Citizenship (Bill C-3).
Case studies of 13 of the approximately 133 Aboriginal co-operatives in Canada. Describes the background, emerging themes, socio-economic profile, and policy environment.
Study consisted of literature review, 33 responses to online survey, site visits, and five semi-structured interviews. Includes recommendations to stakeholders.
Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP
Description
Investigation examined conduct relating to policing of pubic intoxication, cross-gender searches, missing persons and domestic violence reports, use of force, and handling of files involving youth.
Includes links to complaint, interim and final report, and Commissioner's response.
Survey asked indeterminate, term and casual employees with at least six months of continuous service to rate 55 statements. Twenty-one were benchmark questions common to federal, provincial and territorial government public service Engagement Surveys across Canada. Total of 1,692 respondents participated.
Responding to the increasing number of Aboriginal people in Montreal coming into contact with the criminal justice system this study looks at over-reliance of imprisonment and lack of programming regarding a prevention approach.
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 189, no. 33, August 21, 2017, pp. e1080-1081
Description
Talks about the report, Tubal Ligation in the Saskatoon Health Region: The Lived Experience of Aboriginal Women that confirmed allegations against the Saskatoon Health Region.
International Journal of Canadian Studies, no. 45-46, Francophonies, Interculturality, Cultures and Strategies , 2012, pp. 417-440
Description
Uses the institution as an example of changes in museums' attitudes towards, and collection policies for, works by Aboriginals; from exclusion, to increased acquisition and more frequent exhibition.
Antipodes, vol. 26, no. 2, December 2012, pp. 203-208
Description
Uses Kevin Keeffe's two forms of Aboriginality: Aboriginality-as-persistence and Aboriginality-as-resistance as a framework for understanding different representations of Aboriginal cultures.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 25, no. 3, 2001, pp. 1-26
Description
A re-reevaluation of Navajo women in post-colonial times demonstrates that these women had and continue to have voices in economic, political, and social realms. The few Navajo women mentioned in historical records were viewed as autonomous and self-assured, unlike the stereotypical images would have us believe.
Provides a copy of the request sent to Dr. Santiago Canton, January 17, 2012 regarding missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls in British Columbia, Canada.
Looks at the research on numeracy development of Aboriginal children, and identifies the key factors which affect achievement and the teaching strategies that could help them.
Conference Board of Canada - Northern and Aboriginal Policy
Description
Focuses on the Aboriginal Financing Program and Aboriginal Developmental Lending Assistance program associated with the National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association, and the Business Development Bank of Canada's Aboriginal portfolio.
Research Report (Correctional Service of Canada) ; no. R-391
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Dean Derkzen
Aileen Harris
Kaitlyn Wardrop
Description
Looks at enrollment, completion and attrition rates, and makes profile comparisons for each five programs: Aboriginal Women's Engagement Program, Aboriginal Women's Moderate Intensity Program, Aboriginal Women's High Intensity Program and Aboriginal Women's Self-Management Program-Institution.
Overall sample consisted of 549 federally sentenced women, primarily Indigenous.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 71, 2012, p. article no. 18497
Description
A comparative analysis on research pertinent to the health needs of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children and youth. Concludes that research does not reflect current profiles and fails to address unique health needs.
Author of Separate Beds speaks about the history of segregation, discrimination, and substandard facilities, care and funding in the Indian Hospital Service.
Duration: 15:56.