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Indigenous Health Governance and UNDRIP
Indigenous Interventions at Klahowya Village, Xʷay'Xʷəy Vancouver/Unceded Coast Salish Territory
Indigenous Legal Traditions: Roots to Renaissance
Indigenous Methodologies in Social Research
Indigenous People of Northern Siberia: Human Capital, LabourMarket Participation, and Living Standards
Reports on project aimed at effective coordination at all levels of government to improve labour participation and quality of life of the Selkup people.
Chapter sixteen from Moving Forward, Making a Difference, vol. 1, which is also vol. 3 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series. Originally presented at the second annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2006.
Indigenous Peoples, Land, and Resources
Introduction: [A Totem Pole History: The Work of Lummi Carver Joe Hillaire]
Introduction to International Research: Internationalization
Looks at well-being indicators.
Chapter twelve from Moving Forward, Making a Difference, vol. 1, which is also vol. 3 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series. Originally presented at the second annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2006.
Inuit Research Comes to the Fore
Looks at the Inuit Database, created from custom tabulations from the 2001 Census material.
Chapter ten from Moving Forward, Making a Difference, vol. 1, which is also vol. 3 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series.
Originally presented at the Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2006.
Inuit Women Reach a Deadlock in the Canadian Political Arena:A Phenomenon Grounded in the Iglu
Looks at problems between inclusive attitudes regarding women in politics and the reality of the difficulties they actually face from within the traditional Inuit household.
Chapter nine from Moving Forward, Making a Difference, vol. 2, which is also vol. 4 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series.
Originally presented at the second annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2006.
Loving the Alien: Indigenous Protest and Neo-colonial Violence in James Cameron's Avatar
Mapping the Legal Consciousness of First Nations Voters: Understanding Voting Rights Mobilization
Discusses the issue of electoral participation from the perspective of Aboriginal identity and what having the vote means to them. Chapter two from Voting, Governance, and Research Methodology edited by Jerry P. White, Julie Peters, Dan Beavon, and Peter Dinsdale. Originally presented at the third annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2009.
Matrimonial Real Property Issues On-Reserve
Provides general background and identifies key questions of policy. Chapter seven from Setting the Agenda for Change, vol. 2, which is also vol. 2 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series. Originally presented at the second annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2002.
Measuring Progress, Strengthening Governance, and Promoting Positive Change: Developing Sustainability Indicators with Winnipeg's First Nations Community
Measuring the Well-Being of Aboriginal People: An Application of the United Nations Human Development Index to Registered Indians in Canada, 1981-2001
Examines data from census years 1981 to 2001 to identify whether any progress had been made in narrowing disparities in education, life expectancy, and income.
Chapter three from Setting the Agenda for Change, vol. 1, which is vol. 1 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series.
Originally presented at the Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2002.
Métis Remembrances of Education: Bridging History With Memory
Mitákuye Owás’ (All My Relatives): Dakota Wiconi (Way of Life) and Wicozani Waste (Well-Being)
Discusses basic tenants of Dakota spiritual traditions. Chapter ten from Learning, Technology, and Traditions, which is vol. 6 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series. Originally presented at the third annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2009.
Mitho-Pimatisiwin for the Elderly: The Strength of a Shared Caregiving Approach in Aboriginal Health
Mobile Architecture, Improvization and Museum Practice: Revitalizing the Tłįcho Caribou Skin Lodge
Multicultural Issues in the Clinical Interview and Diagnostic Process
National HIV Prevalence and Incidence Estimates for 2011
Natural Resource Management and Indigenous Well-being
Reviews six research case studies, all with different approaches to providing evidence of benefits.
Chapter thirteen from Moving Forward, Making a Difference, vol. 1, which is also vol. 3 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series. Originally presented at the second annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2006.
Networks of Advantage: Urban Indigenous Entrepreneurship and the Importance of Social Capital
Analysis of data from the Aboriginal Entrepreneurship in Toronto Study. Excerpt from Well-being in the Urban Aboriginal Community: Fostering Biimaadiziwin edited by David Newhouse, Kevin FitzMaurice, Tricia McGuire-Adams, and Daniel Jetté.
Originally presented at the 2011 National Research Conference on Urban Aboriginal Peoples.
A New Approach to Understanding Aboriginal Educational Outcomes: The Role of Social Capital
Paper based on inventory of policies and programs, and contact with experts, students and government officers.
Chapter four from Moving Forward, Making a Difference, vol. 1, which is also vol. 3 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series.
Originally presented at the second annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2006.
A New Beginning: A National Non-Reserve Aboriginal Housing Strategy
Addresses need, affordability, guiding principles, and key findings.
Chapter fourteen from Moving Forward, Making a Difference, vol. 2, which is also vol. 4 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series. Originally presented at the second annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2006.
A New Open Model Approach to Projecting Aboriginal Populations
Considers several factors: legislation, parenting patterns, legal entitlement transfer, and mobility.
Chapter fifteen from Moving Forward, Making a Difference, vol. 2, which is also vol. 4 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series.
Originally presented at the second annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2006.
Norms of Consultation with Indigenous Peoples: Decentralization of International Law Formation or Reinforcement of States' Role?
Nourishing the Learning Spirit: Coming to Know and Validating Knowledge: Foundational Insights on Indian Control of Indian Education in Canada
A "Novel and Modern" Artist: Charles Edenshaw
"Only the Silence Remains": Aboriginal Women as Victims in the Case of the Lower Eastside (Pickton) Murders, Investigative Flaws, and the Aftermath of Violence in Vancouver
Organizing Indigenous Governance in Canada, Australia, and the United States
Discusses issues such as differing perceptions of governance, scope of jurisdiction, who constitutes the "self" that is being governed, and questions of efficacy and legitimacy. Chapter ten from Moving Forward, Making a Difference, vol. 2, which is also vol. 4 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series. Originally presented at the second annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2006.
Perceptions of Implementation: Treaty Signatory Views of Treaty Implementation
Uses Treaties 4 and 6 as case studies.
Chapter eight from Moving Forward, Making a Difference, vol. 2, which is also vol. 4 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series.
Originally presented at the second annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2006.
Performing Memory, Transforming Time: History and Indigenous North American Drama
Policies and Practices Affecting Aboriginal Fathers’ Involvement with Their Children
Discusses legislation, public policies, community resources and supports. Study initiated by the Father Involvement Research Alliance of Canada.
Chapter seven from Moving Forward, Making a Difference, vol. 1, which is also vol. 3 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series.
Originally presented at the second annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2006.
The Policy Agenda of Native Peoples from World War II to the 1969 White Paper
Discusses efforts to resist assimilation and retain unique cultures, treaty entitlements, and inherent rights.
Chapter one from Setting the Agenda for Change, vol. 1, which is also vol. 1 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series.
Originally presented at the Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2002.
The Policy Implications of Revitalizing Traditional Aboriginal Religions
Discusses religious revitalization by using the analogy of language revitalization.
Chapter eleven from Learning, Technology, and Traditions, which is vol. 6 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series.
Originally presented at the Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2009.
Re: Mindings: Co-constituting Indigenous / Academic / Artistic Knowledges
Reconciliation with Residential School Survivors: A Progress Report
Brief discussion of how schools functioned, abuses that took place, churches and government's response to law suits, settlement agreements and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Chapter eight from A History of Treaties and Policies, which is vol. 7 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series. Originally presented at the third annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2009.
The Reconstruction of Inuit Collective Identity: From Cultural to Civic The Case of Nunavut
Examines Inuit history from pre-contact to 1960s, the Nunavut negotiation process, relevant publications, geopolitical boundaries, and literature on Inuit identity.
Chapter seven from Moving Forward, Making a Difference, vol. 2, which is also vol. 4 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series.
Originally presented at the Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2006.
Reflections of Indian Teacher Education Program Graduates: Considerations for Educational Policy and Research
Looks at the ITEP program at the University of Saskatchewan. Chapter four from Learning, Technology, and Traditions, which is vol. 6 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series. Originally presented at the third annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2009.
A Regional Model for Ethical Engagement: The First Nations Research Ethics Committee on Manitoulin Island
Chapter four from Moving Forward, Making a Difference, vol. 2, which is also vol. 4 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series.
Originally presented at the second annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2006.
Reporting Métis in Urban Centres on the 1996 Census
Argues that combining concepts of ethnic origin and Métis identity would provide a more complete picture of the population. Looks at statistics for Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver.
Chapter five from Setting the Agenda for Change, vol. 1 which is also vol. 1 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series.
Originally presented at the Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2002.
Responding to Climate Change in Nunavut: Policy Recommendations
Focus on hunting livelihoods, key drivers of vulnerability, and identification of key policy points.
Chapter six from Moving Forward, Making a Difference, vol. 1, which is also vol. 3 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series.
Originally presented at the second annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2006.
Revisiting Histories of Legal Assimilation, Racialized Injustice, and the Future of Indian Status in Canada
Addresses citizenship, identity, status, and Canadian policy. Chapter two from Moving Forward, Making a Difference, vol. 3, which is also vol. 5 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series. Originally presented at the second annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2006
The Sacred Formulas of the Cherokees
School Completion and Workforce Transitions Among Urban Aboriginal Youth
Explores patterns of school completion, workforce transitions, and role of family values.
Chapter two from Moving Forward, Making a Difference, vol. 1, which is also vol. 3 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series.
Originally presented at the Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2006.
School Success and the Intergenerational Effect ofResidential Schooling
Based on data from 2006 Aboriginal Peoples Survey on Children and Youth relevant to children aged 6 to 14 living off-reserve. Chapter three from Learning, Technology, and Traditions, which is vol. 6 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series. Originally presented at the third annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2009.
The Search for Consensus: A Legislative History of Bill C-31, 1969–1985
Examines Aboriginal women's rights, membership issues, government thinking and rationale, and Aboriginal perspectives. Chapter one from Moving Forward, Making a Difference, vol. 3, which is also vol. 5 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series. Originally presented at the second annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2006.