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Aboriginal Health, Healing, and Wellness in the Downtown Eastside Study
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Author/Creator
Kinwa Bluesky
Description
Goal of study was to gather information on extent of culturally appropriate health supports and to make recommendations that would increase integration of traditional, spiritual and cultural practices into existing services and programming.
Aboriginal Women and Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge (ATK): Input and Insight on Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge
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Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC)
Description
Literature search and results of survey conducted to gather information that would contribute to Environment Canada's guidance document for engagement with Aboriginal peoples.
Background Information: First Nations of British Columbia
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Author/Creator
Museum of Anthropology
Description
Brief overview of First Nations people in British Columbia including totem poles, glossary of terms related to school programs, and terms related to First Nations issues.
Comparison Analysis of "Custer Died for Your Sins" and "Killing the White Man's Indian"
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Author/Creator
Dee Ansbergs
Description
Compares two books, written more than twenty years apart, for their strengths, weaknesses, biases, and value to Native American Studies.
Conducting Research on HIV among Indigenous Peoples: Values, Approaches and Guidelines
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[Alexandra King
Clive Aspin
Trevor Stratton
José Yac
Pilar Montalvo … [et al.]]
Description
Protocol is comprised of six key principles: self-determination and inclusion in all stages of the research process; acting in good faith; understanding determinants of health; recognition of culture and vision and culturally-grounded research and solutions; respect for local peoples and their ways of knowing, Elders and ancestral understandings; and incorporating Two-Eyed Seeing into process.
Connecting with Culture: Growing Our Wellness: Activity Guide
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[Honouring Our Strengths: Indigenous Culture as Intervention in Addictions Treatment Project?]
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Hands-on activities were developed to work with Indigenous Wellness Framework, which resulted from the project Honouring Our Strengths: Indigenous Culture as Intervention in Addictions Treatment. Designed to foster a closer spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical connection to Indigenous culture.
Related Material: Facilitator's Handbook
Connecting with Culture: Growing Our Wellness: Facilitator's Handbook
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[Honouring Our Strengths: Indigenous Culture as Intervention in Addictions Treatment Project?]
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Designed to provide step-by-step guidance for helping clients think about how Indigenous culture can improve their well-being. Developed to work with Indigenous Wellness Framework, which resulted from the project Honouring Our Strengths: Indigenous Culture as Intervention.
Related Material: Activity Guide
Cree Language Resources: An Annotated Bibliography
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Author/Creator
Lawrence Barkwell
Norman Fleury
Description
Material on: culture, history, mythology and language as well as separate sections for scholarly articles and theses.children's books, films, internet resources, music, recordings, curriculum materials, and textbooks.
A Culturally-Informed and Culturally-Safe Exploration of Self-Injury Desistance in Aboriginal Offenders
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Research Report (Correctional Service of Canada) ; no. R-319
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Author/Creator
Janelle N. Beaudette
Amanda Nolan
Jenelle Power
David D. Varis
Mary B. Ritchie
Description
Study group consisted of nine men and four women recruited from two minimum security healing lodges, a psychiatric treatment centre, and a medium security institution, who took part in focus groups or individual interviews. All had decreased or ceased engaging in self-harming behavior.
Culture and Wellness in the Workplace: Developing Your Own Culture and Wellness Plan
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Culture and Wellness in the Workplace: A Guidebook
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Author/Creator
Imagination FX
Nene Kraneveldt Consulting
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Developed to help employees, teams, volunteers, board members, and social service organizations as a whole. Information is divided into three sections: take care of yourself, take care of each other, and take care of this place.
DSIA Handbook
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Daughter Spirit in Action Handbook
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Author/Creator
Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC)
Description
Mental health resource developed for the Daughter Spirit in Action program, a National Aboriginal Suicide Prevention Strategy demonstration project.
Expert Working Group Report: Native American Traditional Justice Practices
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Author/Creator
Maha Jweied
Description
Overview of workshop discussing Native American traditional justice practices and the federal efforts needed as support. Lists goals and discussions from four panels.
Grade 1: Connections between People, the Land and Features in Their Communities
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Author/Creator
Curriculum and Assessment Policy Branch
Ministry of Education [Ontario]
Description
Lesson plan.
Grade 2: Celebrations of Giving Thanks and Acknowledgement
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Author/Creator
Curriculum and Assessment Policy Branch
Ministry of Education [Ontario]
Description
Lesson plan.
Grade 3: Water the Gift of Life: Investigating Environmental Impacts
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Author/Creator
Curriculum and Assessment Policy Branch
Ministry of Education [Ontario]
Description
Lesson plan.
Guidelines for Considering Traditional Knowledges in Climate Change Initiatives: Version 1.0 - September 2014
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Author/Creator
Karletta Chief
Ann Marie Chischilly
Patricia Cochran
Preston Hardison
Kathy Lynn … [et al.]
Description
Guidelines based on two principles: "Cause No Harm" and "Free, Prior and Informed Consent". Included are guidelines for: Indigenous peoples and knowledge holders to ensure knowledge is protected in collaborations; agencies and researchers wanting to secure access and use traditional knowledges; and individuals reviewing grant proposals that incorporate Indigenous knowledge.
Related material: Annotated Bibliography: Examples of Traditional Knowledges in Climate Research
Highlights Report: RAIC International Indigenous Architecture and Design Symposium
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Author/Creator
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC)
Description
Overview of presentations from four sessions: Kora Sessions from Aotearoa New Zealand; Respecting the Land and Identities; Creating Consensus and Engagement; and Indigenous Design: Tools, Methods and Processes.
Honouring Our Strengths: Culture as Intervention in Addictions Treatment Reference Guide
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Honouring Our Strengths: Indigenous Culture as Intervention in Addictions Treatment Project
University of Saskatchewan
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Shares key concepts from the study Definition of Culture, Definition of Wellness, Indigenous Wellness Framework, and Common Cultural Interventions.
Howe's Paradox and Anomalistic Legacy Shows the Turning Point for Native American Artists and Insights for our 21 st Century Life
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Author/Creator
Vicki Milewski
Description
Discusses how Oscar Howe has created a liner abstract design concept that utilizes the formal elements of line, color and space to bridge the gap between traditional Indian values and the world of contemporary art.
Iling Sidaun: Torres Strait Islands Healing Gathering
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Author/Creator
Healing Foundation
Description
Comments on a gathering where community members shared stories, identified causes of disharmony in the community, and discussed ways to achieve their healing objectives.
Indigenous Futures: Research Sovereignty in a Changing Social Science Landscape
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Author/Creator
Michelle L. Dion
Chelsea Gabel
Claudia M. Diaz Rios
Kelsey Leonard
Description
Literature review conducted to explore three topics: primary methodological approaches used by researchers, extent of participation by Indigenous peoples and organizations, and institutional, organizational, and human capital competencies and gaps in Canada, and how they compare to those in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand.
Indigenous Health in Ontario: An Introductory Guide for Medical Students
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Author/Creator
Justin Boyle
Patricia Hoyeck
Sanasi Jayawardena
Alexandra Kilian
Mirriam Mikhail … [et al.]
Description
Developed to provide a brief introduction to historical and contemporary circumstances which have produced negative health outcomes for Aboriginal individuals and communities, as well as an appreciation of their resilience and strength despite centuries of discrimination.
Land-Based Learning: A Case Study Report for Educators Tasked with Integrating Indigenous Worldviews into Classrooms
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2016 Indigenous Innovation That Works
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Author/Creator
André Rebeiz and Max Cooke
Max Cooke
Description
Looks at the H’a H’a Tumxulaux Outdoor Education Program located in Trail, British Columbia which is targeted at 12-15 year-olds.
Life and Times of the Great Sioux Nation
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Author/Creator
Michal Votřel
Description
Explores the influence and the impact of the arrival of Europeans on the Sioux traditional culture and life.
Thesis towards an undergraduate degree in Education--University of West Bohemia, 2014.
Literature Review: Traditional Use of Tobacco among Indigenous Peoples of North America
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Appendix B: Anishinaabe Uses of Tobacco
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Author/Creator
Tonio Sadik
Description
Topics include composition and origin of tobacco, traditional tobacco in contemporary times, and practices of five First Nations.
Louis Prince: A Mediator of the Higher Powers
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Powers Defy White Man: Witch Doctor’s Rites ‘Raise’ Lost Bodies
Mashkokiipines--Louis Prince: A Mediator of the Higher Powers
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Author/Creator
Dave Hunt
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Originally published in the Winnipeg Tribune on July 28, 1954 under the title "Powers Defy White Man: Witch Doctor’s Rites ‘Raise’ Lost Bodies". Article is about Louis Prince, a healer and clairvoyant from Manitoba.
Malagawatch
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Case Studies in Aboriginal Business
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Author/Creator
Stephanie McCormick
Case Studies in Aboriginal Business
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Brief case study looks at cultural significance of the ancient burial ground, and how the Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources considered applying for designation as a national historic site as part of a larger preservation strategy.
Malikewe'j: Understanding the Mi'kmaq Way
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Author/Creator
Nadine Lefort
Charlie Dennis
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Discusses the cultural and spiritual relationships the Mi'kmaq have with the area of Malikewe'j.
[Michif Language Resources: An Annotated Bibliography]
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Anishinaabe / Chippewa / Ojibwe Language Resources: An Annotated Bibliography
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Lawrence Barkwell
Norman Fleury
Description
Material on: culture, history, mythology and language as well as separate sections for scholarly articles and theses, children's books, films, internet resources, music, recordings, curriculum materials, and textbooks.
Native Life
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CANADIANHISTORY.CA: The Many Histories of Canada
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Author/Creator
J .R. Miller
Description
Overview of Aboriginal history from the 1850s to 2000. Could be used as an educational resource for high school students.
Of the Heart: Scoping Review of Indigenous Youth Suicide and Prevention
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Author/Creator
Rita Henderson
Lindsay Crowshoe
Brittany Johnson
Naomi Parker
Stephanie Perrin ... [et al.]
Description
Sources of data: Indigenous advisors, academic and grey literature review, and environmental scan. Includes information on general context, promising practices, and knowledge gaps around service provision.
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade 5: Unit Scope and Introduction
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Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Eleven: Introduction
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Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Seven: Unit Scope and Introduction
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Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Nursery/Preschool/Kindergarten. Day 1: : First Nation Creation Stories
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Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
Peyote and Native American Church
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Author/Creator
Alice Kulhánková
Description
Comments on peyote connection with Native American Church ceremonies and presents general information and description of Native American Church.
Bachelor's Thesis towards undergraduate degree in [English Language and Literature]--University of West Bohemia, 2014.
Plants and Connection to Place
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Yukon Grade 8 Cross-Curricular Unit
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Author/Creator
Alyce Johnson
Liz Woods
Description
Focuses on Yukon First Nations Traditional Knowledge.
Plants & Connection to Place
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Plants and Connection to Place
Yukon Grade 8 Cross-Curricular Unit
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Author/Creator
Yukon First Nations Curriculum Working Group
Alyce Johnson
Liz Woods
Description
Teacher's guide.
The Purchase of the Nahuhulk: A Tsimshian Tale of the Acquisition of a Great Copper
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Copper Ethnographies no. 2
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Author/Creator
Don Macnaughtan
Description
Story tells of the purchase of a Native Copper by the Tsimshian chief Wasaiks.
Recognizing Indigenous Legal Orders: Their Content, Embeddedness in Distinct Indigenous Cultures, and Implications for Reconciliation
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Indigenous Legal Orders in Canada: A Literature Review
Law Publications (Western University) ; 92
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Author/Creator
Michael Coyle
Description
Literature review primarily uses book chapters, journal articles, and internet sources.
Seeing the Skies through Navajo Eyes: An Introduction to Cross-Cultural Astronomy
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Navajo Skies: An Introductory Guide to the Navajo Skies Planetarium Show
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Author/Creator
Nancy C. Maryboy
David H. Begay
Ashley C. Teren
Description
Designed as a resource for planetariums, for middle school teachers, and a book that families can read together.
A Selective Literature Review on Managed Alcohol Programs and Indigenous Healing Methodologies
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Author/Creator
Erin Ramsperger
Kaylee Ramage
Description
Examines existing programs operating in Canada, evidence of impact on service utilization, health, and overall quality of life, and the need for Indigenous components in addictions treatment.
Smudging Protocol and Guidelines for School Divisions
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Author/Creator
Dino Altieri
Lisa Amyotte Hunter
Robert Apetagon
Karen Courchene
Marti Ford ... [et al.]
Description
Developed for use in Manitoba schools.
Together We Are ... Feathers of Hope: A First Nations Youth Action Plan
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Author/Creator
Uko Abara
Nicole Beardy-Meekis
Samantha Crowe
Kathryn Morris
Julaine Trudeau
Description
Summarizes presentations made at a five day forum in which youth from 62 northern communities shared lived experiences and issues affecting their lives.
Trauma, Child Development, Healing and Resilience: A Review of Literature with Focus on Indigenous Peoples and Communities
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Author/Creator
Patti LaBoucane-Benson
Nicole Sherren
Deanna Yerichuk
Description
Search of literature published between 2010 and 2016 which focused on either Alberta or Canada produced 44 results. Results are arranged under the headings interconnected worldview, development of legal traditions, positive individual and collective identity, and self-determination.
A Woodland Creation Story: A Concise Version
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Author/Creator
Phyllis E. Wms. Bardeau
Description
Based on the Iroquois story as told by John A. Gibson in the 1890s. Done in a glossary format.