Journal of Social Work Values & Ethics, vol. 6, no. 3, Fall, 2009
Description
Looks at the longstanding over-representation of First Nations children in care, and discusses a new social work theory rooted in First Nations ontology.
Canadian Studies in Population, vol. 36, no. 3-4, pp. 325-345
Description
Information from the Canadian National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth looks at family income, neighborhood environment, and demographic characteristics and parental preferences.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 6, no. 1, 2011, pp. 99-113
Description
Discusses the practice of, procedures for, and the ethics of obtaining a child`s consent when undertaking research that may affect the community. One of the recommendations discussed is that any child who signs should be surrounded by family or other community members.
American Theatre, vol. 26, no. 3, March 2009, p. 23
Description
Brief discussion of the play Battles of Fire and Water by Dave Hunsaker. The playwright used oral and written histories about battles (in 1802 and 1804) fought by Russians and the Tlingits over land, as the basis for the play.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 23, no. 3, Fall, 2011, pp. [34]-68
Description
Argues that the author uses the theme of cannibalism to critique tribal and state nationalism.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p. 34.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 31, no. 2, 2011, pp. 133-153, 188
Description
Discusses the tensions between First Nations and environmental groups, who often unwittingly serve the interests of the State by undermining First Nations' sovereignty and self-determination.
Canadian Public Policy, vol. 35, no. 1, March 2009, pp. 121-137
Description
Discusses the current condition of Internet gambling in Canada and how the Kahnawake Mohawk Nation in Quebec is one of the largest online gambling sites in the world.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 21, no. 3, Fall, 2009, pp. 90-94
Description
Reflects on lessons learned from the authors' grandmother, such as watching and learning from spiders.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 90.
Veterans of World War II and the War in Kuwait discuss their experiences during combat and difficulties they have experienced since returning home. Duration: 26:46
National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health (NCCAH)
Description
Overview of two-day gathering of over 100 individuals to address social and cultural changes for Inuit, Mètis and First Nations men.
Accompanying documentary.
National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health
Arlene Moscovitch
Description
Documentary with Elders, fathers, and matriarchs on strengthening the role for First Nations, Inuit and Mètis fathers.
Accompanying Report.
Durations: 26:30.
Book reviews of:
The Wollaston Journals edited by Helen Walker Mann.
Refuge on the Roper by Murray Seiffert.
Footprints by Simon Flagg and Sebastian Gurciullo.
Reviews located by scrolling to page 284.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 6, June 2011, p. 14
Description
Comments on the first Aboriginal person to hold the position of Head Curator of Aboriginal History at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum.
Article located by scrolling to page 14.
Whispering Wind, vol. 38, no. 5, May-June 2009, pp. 29-[?]
Description
Book reviews of: Choctaw Women in a Chaotic World by Michelene E. Pesantubbee.
Meet Lydia: A Native Girl From Southeast Alaska by Miranda Belarde-Lewis.
Focuses on a group of women who ran a tribal council for over a year in the late 1960s. Discusses how they gained control, their impact on council activities and the long term effects on their community.
"It highlights examples of thriving collaborative, community-based, suicide prevention projects that are funded through the National Aboriginal Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy (NAYSPS)." Examples used: Prince Albert Grand Council, Kenora Chiefs Advisory, Gitxsan Health Society and File Hills Qu'Appelle Tribal Council.