Discusses opportunities to redefine writings in ways that allow for Aboriginal students to engage their own oral discourse with the traditional print paradigm.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 96, no. Supplement 2, Reducing Health Disparities in Canada, March/April 2005, pp. S4-S5
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Discusses initiatives taken by the Canadian government to address the problem of health care for "vulnerable populations" such as Aboriginals, immigrants, refugees and the poor.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 17, no. 4, Winter, 2005, pp. 1-26
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Describes how Native American authors Paula Gunn Allen, Sherman Alexie, Elizabeth Woody, Teresa lyall-Santos, James Luna, Marie Annharte Baker, and Hulleah Tsinhnahjinnie create oppositional models, which challenge current paradigms and understandings of Native American identity.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 1.
Anthropology & Education Quarterly, vol. 36, no. 1, Indigenous Epistemologies and Education: Self-Determination, Anthropology and Human Rights, March 2005, pp. 96-103
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Uses the example of a program at Michigan State University to explore issues in incorporating heritage languages into the curriculum of post-secondary institutions.
Continuing Poundmaker & Riel's Quest: Presentations Made at a Conference on Aboriginal Peoples and Justice
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Mary Ellen Turpel
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Article from 1993 Conference proceedings argues that working together without preconceived notions about outcomes is needed to bring about reform.
Excerpt from Continuing Poundmaker & Riel's Quest: Presentations Made at a Conference on Aboriginal Peoples and Justice compiled by Richard Gosse, James Youngblood Henderson, Roger Carter.
Canadian Journal of Education, vol. 19, no. 2, Culture and Education: Aboriginal Settings, Concerns, and Insights, Spring, 1994, pp. 142-152
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Looks at alternative model to evaluate teacher development based on videotaping classroom activity to help recognize culturally diverse teaching styles.
Outlines the commercial and First Nations use of non-timber forest products including wild mushrooms and other wild foods, botanical medicinals, arts and crafts, floral greenery, bio-fuels, and forest recreation/tourism based on the forest botanical resources.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 96, no. Supplement 1, Aboriginal Health Research and Policy: First Nations-University Collaboration in Manitoba, January-February 2005, pp. S60-S63
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Argues that First Nations peoples must develop their own quality-of-life indicators, research ethics and protocols.
Pediatrics, vol. 115, no. 2, February 2, 2005, pp. 127-134
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Analysis of multi chemical exposure among adolescent girls suggests that the attainment of the first menstrual period may be sensitive to relatively low levels of lead and Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) congeners.
Study includes: statistical overview, factors affecting industry-First Nations partnerships, details of particular issues in each province and territory, and recommendations for future partnerships.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 18, no. 3, 1994, pp. 85-120
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Views a past that demonstrates a strong belief in schools as a means to progress and how, of all the government programs, only education promised a complete assimilation for Aboriginal children.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 18, no. 4, 1994, pp. 9-23
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Story of the 1969 occupation of Alcatraz Island, why the occupation was stopped, and how the events fueled American ethnic pride, personal empowerment and community membership.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 18, no. 4, 1994, pp. 111-122
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Description, by the author, on his experiences of attending university, being the first member in a family to attend college, and reflections regarding the three months he participated in the 1969 occupation of Alcatraz.
Interactive website for elementary students contains links to information about the voyageurs world, trading posts, and games.
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Canadian Theatre Review, no. 123, Summer, 2005, pp. 68-72
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Book review of: The West of All Possible Worlds: Six Contemporary Canadian Plays, edited by Moira Day; Beyond the Pale: Dramatic Writing From First Nations Writers & Writers of Colour, edited by Yvette Nolan; and Snappy Shorts at Tarragon Theatre, compiled by Andy McKim.
Outlines key features of the Crown-Aboriginal relationship, looks at whether the conduct of the Crown has met the standard required, nature of the litigation process as well as specific examples of Crown conduct during, preceding and following court cases. Follows discussion with 10 recommendations for reform.
Purpose of commission was to investigate methods of consultation which would ensure Indian and Inuit participation in decisions about the health care programs affecting them, and to make a recommendation as to which one should be adopted by the Department of Health and Welfare.
Historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) submitted by QVIDA, representing eight First Nations in the effected area, concerning the breaches by the Crown and resulting damages caused by flooding. ICC recommended each claim for negotiation on the basis that the Crown did not properly authorize the flooding of reserve land. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]