Discussion of the late Mary Kam also known as Mary Wuttunee and the late Bobby Bird who was an executive member in the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations.
United Chiefs and Councils of Manitoulin (U.C.C.M.) Tribal Council's regional police service is comprised of six First Nation communities on Manitoulin Island, Ontario.
Pacific Health Dialog, vol. 8, no. 2, Health of the Hawaiians, 2001, pp. 401-406
Description
Discusses the development and implementation of a Traditional Hawaiian Diet (THD) program as a culturally appropriate community intervention for improving the health status of Native Hawaiians.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 13, no. 4, Series 2, Winter, 2001, pp. [1]-23
Description
Discusses what is needed in terms of eradicating racism, literature's role in this transformation, and how Edrich's novel deals with the concept of "whiteness".
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 30, no. 3/4, Summer/Fall, 2006, pp. 619-631
Description
Asserts that the National Museum of the American Indian fails to provide enough context for Aboriginal history and does not challenge colonized perceptions.
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 30, no. 1, January/February 2006, pp. 8-9,32
Description
Looks at reasons why Aboriginal women find it difficult to breastfeed. Recommendations vary regarding the most effective strategy for improving outcomes.
Studies in Canadian Literature / Études en littérature canadienne, vol. 31, no. 1, For the Love of Words: Aboriginal Writers of Canada, 2006, pp. 50-64
Description
Review article of, Voices of the Plains Cree by Edward Ahenakew.
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 96, no. 9, September 2006, pp. 1535-1536
Description
Brief response to the article "Alcohol, Drug, and Mental Health Specialty Treatment Services and Race/Ethnicity: a National Study of Children and Families Involved with Child Welfare," by A. M. Libby in American Journal of Public Health vol. 96, 2006 at pages 628-631.
Canadian Journal of Nursing Leadership, vol. 14, no. 4, November-December 2001, pp. 20-25
Description
Provides an overview of the historical oppression of the Native Canadian, a discussion on the effects of marginalization and the subsequent adaptation process, an overview of the current health status of the urban Native Canadian and a practical assessment tool.
Report identified four common themes: self sufficiency and ownership, community development/infrastructure, curriculum based on Cree culture and values, and increased economic development.
Police Journal, vol. 74, no. 3, January 2001, pp. 196-201
Description
Provides overview of case study of one northern youth and the experience of circle sentencing in an attempt to resolve his chronic recidivism and substance abuse.
Latin American Perspectives, vol. 28, no. 5, Free Trade and Resistance, September 2001, pp. 33-49
Description
Outlines the history of United States domination of Bolivia and the changes that have begun to take place to strengthen working economic and political alliances outside of direct United States influence.
Full version (1 hr. 48 min.) of documentary about abuse at residential schools which won Best Documentary at the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival and Best Director for an International Documentary at the New York International Film Festival.
Based on Annett's book Hidden from History: The Canadian Holocaust.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 30, no. 2, 2006, pp. 17-34
Description
Looks at the proposed construction of coal gasification plants on the Navajo Reservation in northwestern New Mexico in 1977, and how the interests of local residents were ignored.
The Canadian Bar Association Fourth National Symposium on Charity Law
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
David Stevens
Description
Discusses the Supreme Court of Canada's rulings in the cases Blackwater v Plint and E.B. v Order of Oblates of Mary Immaculate in the Province of Ontario. Both cases involved abuse suffered at a residential school and the liability of the churches which employed the abuser.