Suggests that the newly elected head of the Assembly of First Nations faces a daunting job representing a population which harbors a lot of frustration and resentment toward the government.
Atleo Touches Down in Saskatchewan at Carry the Kettle
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Jennifer Dubois
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 8, August 2009, p. 11
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Comments on the new Assembly of First Nations National Chief, Shawn Alteo's first Saskatchewan visit and the inspirational speech given to the people of Carry the Kettle.
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Looks at the fundamental elements of Iroquois society, and the founding constitution of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, which provides an efficient institution of democratic governance, social and economic stability, and a moral equation to achieve peace.
A short article on Louis Riel's defeat and capture in the Northwest Resistance and a large sketch of a steamer. Description and accompanying sketch possibly depicts the attack on the Northcote at Batoche, although the vessel's name is not given.
Teaching Education, vol. 20, no. 1, Special Issue: Indigenous Education, 2009, pp. 77-93
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Results of analysis to develop culture-fair assessment include the need for better communication and incorporation of student's prior knowledge and experience into classroom ideas.
Survey questions focused on four core areas: awareness, attitudes, perceptions and action. Sample consisted of 1,007 non-Indigenous individuals aged 18 or more and 617 Indigenous Australians.
Survey developed to provide a benchmark of progress towards reconciliation by measuring knowledge of facts, attitudes, and actions taken by individuals and governments. Sample was 1,007 Australians aged eighteen and up.
Survey meant to assess progress towards reconciliation across four dimensions: race relations, unity, material equality and cultural security and historical acceptance. Sample consisted of 500 Indigenous and 2277 non-Indigenous participants.
Annotated list of material includes reading level, curriculum areas, themes and topics, publication dates and number of pages.
Updated version. Originally published in 2011.
Global Networks, vol. 9, no. 1, January 2009, pp. 117-136
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Discusses the phenomena of cultural uptake of the drink, its use for nontraditional practices and subsequent ramifications in the areas of indigenous knowledge, cultural appropriation and intellectual property.
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 21, no. 1, Celebrating Tribal College Journals 20th Anniversary, Fall, 2009, pp. 50-51
Description
Presents a short story titled, Bad Medicine Whistle, by Dave Madden.
A large coloured illustration depicting the Battle of Batoche reproduced from the Canadian Illustrated War News. Published in the series The Opening of the West by Encyclopedia Britannica.
Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, May 1885, p. 196
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A short article on the ongoing Northwest Resistance, including four sketches: 1. The fort at Battleford; 2. The South Saskatchewan; 3. Steamers loading at Medicine Hat; 4. The Revolt of the Half-Breeds.
Article describes the role of the aboriginal doula, which is to provide emotional support, physical comfort and assistance in obtaining information before, during and just after childbirth.
Summarizes the knowledge arising from First Nations land use planning activities as expressed through practitioners and participants themselves.
Final version.
Website includes resources, information, publications and reports on issues that are integral to modern treaty making in British Columbia. Includes Aboriginal rights, self government, land and resources, fishing, forestry and financial.
Inventory of Indigenous-specific and Indigenized professional resources developed, delivered, accessed and included at post-secondary institutions across the province, as well as external opportunities offered by companies and other organizations. Information includes title, name of host organization, overview, duration/frequency, audience, and licensing and access.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 9, September 2009, p. 23
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Comments on the Beardy's women winning a fourth consecutive title in the FSIN soccer tournament and the Little Pine First Nation men's team talking the championship.
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