Theses
Author/Creator
Sheila Gruner
Description
Adult Education and Counselling Psychology Thesis (Ph.D)--Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, 2012.
Learning Midwifery in Nunavik: Community-Based Education for Inuit Midwives
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Brendo Epoo
Jennie Stonier
Vicki Van Wagner
Evelyn Harney
Pimatisiwin, vol. 10, no. 3, Winter, 2012, pp. 283-300
Description
Discusses a successful education program that supports the return of birth to small, remote communities.
Learning Spaces: Youth, Literacy and New Media in Remote Indigenous Australia
E-Books
Author/Creator
Inge Kral
Robert B. (Jerry) Schwab
Learning the Language of the Land
Theses
Author/Creator
Aliana Violet Parker
Description
Linguistics Thesis (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 2012.
Learning the Lessons? Pre-Service Teacher Preparation for Teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Aileen Moreton-Robinson
David Singh
Jessica Kolopenuk
Adam Robinson
Description
Review of pre-service teacher training at Australian universities. Includes literature review.
The Leather-Stocking Tales
Alternate Title
The Deerslayer or, The First War-Path: A Tale
The Last of the Mohicans
The Pathfinder
The Pioneers
The Prairie
E-Books
Author/Creator
James Fenimore Cooper
Description
Cooper's writings were very influential in producing stereotypes of the "Noble Savage" and bloodthirsty savage in the minds of the public.
Leaving Mesa Verde: Peril and Change in the Thirteenth-Century Southwest
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
John Kantner
American Antiquity, vol. 77, no. 1, January 2012, pp. 195-196
Description
Book review of: Leaving Mesa Verde edited by Timothy A. Kohler, Mark D. Varien, Aaron M. Wright.
Legacies of NALA: The Esther Martinez Native American Languages Preservation Act and Implications for Language Revitalization Policy and Practice
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Larisa Warhol
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 51, no. 3, The Native American Languages Act of 1990/1992 - Retrospect and Prospects, 2012, pp. 70-91
Description
"This article explores how local community practice has changed whereby communities are choosing to revitalize and maintain their languages, creating official policies to support those languages and thereby creating new speakers".
Legacies of the Tribal Languages of Arizona: Gifts or Responsibilities
Alternate Title
A Simon Ortiz and Labriola Center Lecture on Indigenous Land, Culture and Community
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Ofelia Zepeda
Description
Ofelia Zepeda speaks about language in general.
Duration: 1:00:25
Legacy of Betrayal: A Trans-Atlantic Comparison of the Cherokee Removal and the Highland Clearances
Theses
Author/Creator
Lisa Brown
Description
History Thesis (PhD) -- University of New Mexico, 2012.
The Legacy of Residential School Abuse
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Daria Shewchuk
BC Psychologist, Psychological Services for First Nations, Spring, 2012, pp. 36-38
Description
Argues that in order for psychologists to provide effective psychological treatment for Aboriginal people, they need to understand the profound impact the residential school trauma and its ongoing legacy has had on their people.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, Scroll to page 36.
Legal Careers and Aboriginal People
E-Books
Author/Creator
Department of Justice Canada
Description
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The Legend of Jump Mountain: Narrative Dispossession of the Monacan in Postcolonial Virginia
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jay Hansford C. Vest
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 36, no. 3, 2012, pp. 99-116
Description
Delves into the authenticity of this romantic legend.
The Legend of the Good Fella Missus
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
M. E. McGuire
Aboriginal History, vol. 14, no. 2, 1990, pp. [124]-151
Description
Comments on a historical myth that portrays racist and discriminatory views.
Legend of Wesakayjack and the Loon: As Told by the Norway House Elders
Alternate Title
[Frontier School Division Native Studies Publications]
Documents & Presentations
Description
Written for primary students.
Related Material: Story without text.
[Legends XII]: Legends of the Cayuga
Alternate Title
Ideas (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)
Legends Project
Maid of the Mist
Maple Sugar
The Hunting of Ugly Bear
The Seven Dancers
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Alfred Keye
Lottie Keye
Ima Johnson
Ruby Williams
Ariel Harris
Betty Henry
Nora Carrier
Description
The Legends Project is a compilation of traditional oral stories, legends, and histories of Canada's Inuit and First Nations. They are transcribed, dramatized, and cast within the communities. This audio recording is from Ohsweken, on the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory.
Duration: 53.58
Legislated Oppression: Racism, Patriarchy and Colonialism in the Status Provisions of the Indian Act
Theses
Author/Creator
Michael James Burton
Description
Political Science Thesis (M.A.)--University of Regina, 2012.
Lehae-La-Rona: Epistemological Interrogations to Broaden our Conception of Environment and Sustainability
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Tsepo Mokuku
Canadian Journal of Environmental Education, vol. 17, [Indigenizing and Decolonizing Environmental Education], 2012, pp. 159-172
Description
Author discusses her involvement in the Development Partnerships in Higher Education (DelPHE) project and the process developing an education for sustainable development theory suited to the context of the country of Lesotho.
The Lenâpé and Their Legends; With the Complete Texts and Symbols of the Walam Olum: A New Translation, and an Inquiry into Its Authenticity
Alternate Title
Briton's Library of Aboriginal American Literature ; Number 5
E-Books
Author/Creator
Daniel G. Brinton
Lenses of Indigenous Feminism: Digging Up The Roots of Western Patriarchy in Perma Red and Monkey Beach
Theses
Author/Creator
Pamela Kay CampBell
Description
American Indian Studies Thesis (M.A.)--The University of Arizona, 2012.
[Leo Baskatawang, Applied Research, Marching From Vancouver to Ottawa]
Alternate Title
At the Edge of Canada: Indigenous Research
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Leo Baskatawang
Robert-Falcon Ouellette
Description
Interview with a Masters student who will be conducting a march (March4Justice) across Canada from Vancouver to Ottawa to force awareness about the issues surrounding the Indian Act.
Duration: 32:38. Interview begins at 7:10.
A Lesson From the Pueblo Revolt of 1680 about Cultural Appropriation and Tribal Sovereignty: What Santa Clara Pueblo Can do to Protect Tewa Cultural Property
Theses
Author/Creator
Patrick Victor Naranjo
Description
American Indian Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of California, Los Angeles, 2012.
Lessons Learned: A Report on HR Components of Aboriginal Community and Mining Company Partnership Agreements.
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Mining Industry Human Resources Council
Description
Looks at human resource strategies developed to facilitate successful partnership for maximum benefit for Aboriginal communities near mining operations. Includes summary of recommendations.
Lessons Learned: Achieving Positive Educational Outcomes in Northern Communities
Alternate Title
Report (Conference Board of Canada) ; February 2012
[Conference Board of Canada Publication ; 12-212]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ashley Sisco
Margaret Caron-Vuotari
Carole Stonebridge
Greg Sutherland
Gilles Rhéaume
Description
Recommendations include: developing an integrated approach which addresses issues of community and individual well-being, facilitating access to post-secondary education, recruiting and retaining experienced teaching professionals, and improving and maintaining technical infrastructure.
Letter From Carlotta Blue
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Carlotta Blue
Native Studies Review, vol. 21, no. 2, Special Issue, 2012, pp. 23-31
Description
Letter written to the National Film Board by Carlotta Blue describing her experience with Olive Dickason.
Letter from Middleton Demanding Poundmaker's Unconditional Surrender
Alternate Title
Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion
Images » Photographs
Description
Image showing General F.D. Middleton's letter to Poundmaker demanding unconditional surrender after Louis Riel's surrender on 17 May 1885.
From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.
Letter from Thomas Quinn to George G. Mann
Archival » Archival Items
Author/Creator
Thomas T. Quinn
Description
A photocopy of a letter sent by Indian agent Thomas Quinn of Frog Lake to farm instructor George G. Mann of Onion Lake on 31 March 1885. It reads: "Dear Mann - Messenger [that] hand you this letter is sent by me to tell some of your Indians to come here to have a talk and try and keep all quiet here. If any wish to come give them grub enough to come with to here. All quiet here and no danger. I will be down on the 2nd. Faithfully T. T. Quinn."
Letter to June 2032
Articles » General
Author/Creator
A. M. Nelson
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 24, no. 1, Communicating Yesterdays Stories Today, Fall, 2012, p. 58
Description
Presents a commentary titled, Letter to June 2032, written by A. M. Nelson.
Letters From The Inside
Articles » General
Eagle Feather News, vol. 15, no. 8, August 2012, p. 22
Description
Presents several letters from inmates and one from a correctional officer commending Eagle Feather News for its quality newspaper.
Article located by scrolling to page 22.
Letters of Remembrance and Condolence
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
John Duncan
Elizabeth Murray
John Izzard
Gasongi S.
Anne Sarsfield ... [et al.]
Native Studies Review, vol. 21, no. 2, 2012, pp. 135-142
Description
Written on the passing of Olive Dickason.
Level and Temporal Trend of Perfluoroalkyl Acids in Greenlandic Inuit
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Manhai Long
Rossana Bossi
Eva C. Bonefeld-Jørgensen
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 71, p. article no. 17998
Description
Study findings conducted with 284 subjects suggest that sources other than seafood intake may contribute to elevated perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs) in Nuuk Inuit than non-Nuuk Inuit.
Level of Selected Toxic Elements in Meat, Liver, Tallow and Bone Marrow of Young Semi-Domesticated Reindeer (Rangifer Tarandus Tarandus L.) From Northern Norway
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ammar Ali Hassan
Charlotta Rylander
Magritt Brustad
Torkjel M. Sandanger
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 71, 2012, p. article no. 18187
Description
Results show that the highest level of contaminants was found in the liver with indications of low elevated risk associated with consumption.
Liberalism, Surveillance, and Resistance: Indigenous Communities in Western Canada, 1877-1927
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Heather Devine
BC Studies, no. 176, Winter, 2012/13, pp. 167-168
Description
Book review of Liberalism, Surveillance, and Resistance by Keith D. Smith.
Entire book review section on one pdf. To access this review scroll to p. 167.
Lieut.-Col. Boulton - Sketch. - 1885.
Documents & Presentations
Description
Portrait sketch of Lieut.-Col. Charles A. Boulton.
Historical note:
Charles Arkoll Boulton (b. 17 April 1841 - d. 15 May 1899) is noted for his role in the Red River and North-West Resistances.Lieut.- Col. W.M. DeRay [Williams] - Sketch. - [1885?].
Documents & Presentations
Description
Head and shoulders sketch of Lieut.- Col. W.M. DeRay[Williams] in uniform.
Lieutenant Colonel Bowen Van Straubenzie - Sketch. - [1885?].
Documents & Presentations
Description
Head and shoulders sketch of Lieutenant Colonel Bowen Van Straubenzie of the North-West Field Force, in uniform.
Historical note:
Lieutenant Colonel Bowen Van Straubenzie was involved in the Battle of Batoche.Lieutenant Colonel J.F. Turnbull - Sketch. - [1885?].
Documents & Presentations
Description
Portrait sketch of Lieutenant Colonel James Ferdinand Turnbull, in full uniform.
[The Life and Writings of Betsey Chamberlain: Native American Mill Worker]
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Margaret M. Bruchac
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 24, no. 3, Fall, 2012, pp. 138-141
Description
Book review of: The Life and Writings of Betsey Chamberlain by Judith Ranta.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access review, scroll to page 138.
Life Devoted to Healing and Higher Learning
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Dianne Meili
Windspeaker , vol. 30, no. 4, July 2012, p. 26
Description
Profiles Lillian McGregor's lifetime of accomplishments, including her work on many committees, boards, and her knowledge of traditional medicine.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.34.
Life on the Hardened Border
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Bruce Granville Miller
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 36, no. 2, 2012, pp. 23-45
Description
Comments on the difficulties faced by Coast Salish groups to cross the United States border particularly the Washington State-British Columbia border.
Life on Victor Street
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Kirby Hammond
Description
Documentary shot over two years about an Aboriginal teenager living in west end Winnipeg coping with everyday life in his neighborhood.
Duration: 30:00.
Life's Journey - Zuya: Oral Teachings From Rosebud
E-Books
Author/Creator
Albert White Hat
Life Stages and Native Women: Memory, Teachings, and Story Medicine
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Brittany Luby
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 32, no. 1, 2012, pp. 218-219
Description
Book review of: Life Stages and Native Women by Kim Anderson.
Life Stages and Native Women: Memory, Teachings, and Story Medicine
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
JoLee Blackbear
AlterNative, vol. 8, no. 2, 2012, pp. 236-237
Description
Book review of: Life Stages and Native Women by K. Anderson.
Life Stages and Native Women: Memory, Teachings, and Story Medicine
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Rebeka Tabobondung
Great Plains Quarterly, vol. 32, no. 3, Summer, 2012, pp. 226-227
Description
Review of book: Life Stages and Native Women by Kim Anderson.
The Life You Want: A Young Woman's Struggle through Addiction: Educational Resource
Alternate Title
Docs for Schools
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Suzanne Methot
Description
To accompany documentary directed by Michelle Derosier about 22-year-old Fort Hope (Eabametoong First Nation) resident Doris Slipperjack and her struggle to overcome her addiction to Oxycontin.
Documentary.
Light From Ancient Campfires: Archaeological Evidence for Native Lifeways on the Northern Plains
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Ted Binnema
Canadian Historical Review, vol. 93, no. 1, March 2012, pp. 138-159
Description
Book review of: Light From Ancient Campfires by Trevor R. Peck.
Review found by scrolling to pages 140-141.
Lines and Circles: The "Rez" Plays of Tomson Highway
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Denis W. Johnston
Canadian Literature, no. 124-125 , Native Writers & Canadian Writing, Spring/Summer, 1990, pp. 254 - 264
Description
Discussion of two plays, The Rez Sisters and Dry Lips Oughta Move to Kapuskasing, which expose the problems, challenges and injustices that Aboriginal people face.
The Link Between Indigenous Culture and Wellbeing: Qualitative Evidence for Australian Aboriginal Peoples
Alternate Title
CLMR Discussion Paper Series ; 2011/01
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Simon Colquhoun
Alfred Michael Dockery
Description
Looks at 17 themes that emerged when parents responded to a question regarding what they want for their children.