Indigenous Affairs, no. 1-2, REDD and Indigenous Peoples, 2009, pp. 10-19
Description
Presents overview of REDD (Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation) with an analysis of the challenges and opportunities to moving forward.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 17, no. 1, Special Issue on International Year of Indigenous Peoples: Discovery and Human Rights, 1993, pp. 79-102
Description
Gives a brief history of Hawaii, explains how the United States deprived an independent people of their right to self-determination, and discusses why Hawaii was used as command headquarters by the United States Pacific military forces.
English Studies in Canada, vol. 35, no. 1, [Special Issue: Aboriginal Redress], March 2009, pp. 161-190
Description
Explores the response of the predominantly non-Native community at Caledonia, in the context of the discourses now circulating around redress, reconciliation and political conflict.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 33, no. 2, 2009, pp. 67-87
Description
Study brings into greater clarity the end of life (EOL) wishes of American Indians residing in South Dakota and compares those perspectives with non-Indian residents.
Objectives for project were: to research and identify effective practices for online learning, assess barriers, interest, and needs of educators with respect to online learning, and develop a plan for future directions based on these findings.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 3-4, Pastoralism, 2009, pp. 54-59
Description
Discusses achievements, challenges and opportunities facing the network with the greatest being mobility.
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Brain Injury, vol. 23, no. 3, March 2009, pp. 250-261
Description
Examines a study to better understand health care practitioners’ perceptions of the rehabilitation needs of Aboriginal clients recovering from brain injury.
Passion for Action in Child and Family Services: Voice from the Prairies
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Linda Goulet
Jo-Ann Episkenew
Warren Linds
Karen Arnason
Description
"This chapter describes an innovative approach to engaging Aboriginal youth using theatre workshops to address issues affecting their health, such as peer pressure, addictions, suicide, gangs, and lack of self-esteem."
Chapter 5 from Passion for Action in Child and Family Services: Voice from the Prairies edited by Sharon McKay, Don Fuchs, Ivan Brown.
The First Hawthorn Report, The Indians of British Columbia: A Survey of Social and Economic Conditions
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Byron King Plant
BC Studies, no. 163, Autumn, 2009, pp. 5-31
Description
Discusses the historical development, operation and implications of the project which was a comprehensive survey of Aboriginal life, society and economy.
University of the Fraser Valley Research Review, vol. 2, no. 2, Through Students Eyes: Selected Papers From the Stó:lō Ethnohistory Field School, Spring, 2009, pp. 9-35
Description
Explores ways the Aboriginal people of the Fraser Canyon and Valley understand I:yem and its memorial today.
Looks at significance of ancient memorial site for Stó:lō people.
Researcher relates oral histories about members of the Peepeekisis Reserve concerning the experimental agricultural farm that was established to continue the work of the residential schools and to keep students from returning to their "uncivilized" ways.
Stories from interviews with Métis war veterans, many who have passed on, regarding their experiences in World War I, World War II or the Korean Conflict.
Franco Mondini-Ruiz and Kent Monkman discuss their work; presented in conjunction with the exhibition Remix: New Modernities in a Post-Indian World.
Duration: 1:09:06.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 17, no. 4, July/August 1993, pp. 19-22
Description
Paper presented at the The Otitis Media in Childhood Conference. Compares Aboriginal perceptions in remote communities about hearing loss to non-Aboriginal western thinking.
Genocide Studies and Prevention, vol. 4, no. 1, Spring, 2009, pp. 99-109
Description
Discusses the history, impact and concerns surrounding the recognition and protection of Indigenous peoples’ rights within the United Nations and International legal systems.
Includes Saskatoon City Council minutes from a meeting on Monday, February 27, 1978 dealing primarily with a report of the Community Liaison Committee regarding a conference entitled "Native people on the Street". The four main topics discussed were 1. Initiating communication between Riversdale residents and community organizations, 2. Clarifying areas of agreement and disagreement on the question of Native-White relations in Saskatoon, 3. Discussing directions for possible solutions, and 4.
Includes Saskatoon City Council minutes from a meeting on Monday, May 15, 1978 regarding the tabling for Report No. 2-1978 of the Community Liaison Committee dealing with the "Native People on the Street" Workshop held on February 8, 1978, and the appointment of Harold McNabb of the Peepeekesis First Nation as a research assistant.
Summarizes proceedings of an event held May 12, 2009. Participants were administrators from colleges and universities with the capacity to influence retention and recruitment.
Journal of Ecotourism, vol. 8, no. 2, Aboriginal Ecotourism, June 2009, pp. 128-143
Description
Looks at the outcomes of reporting back the results of research findings to communities in Churchill, Manitoba, Cambridge Bay and Pond Inlet in Nunavut.