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.
Article found by scrolling to page 11.
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.
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.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 7, July 2011, p. 17
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Describes the tour given to an Australian delegation by Cameco, highlighting cultural centres and mining sites.
Article located by scrolling to page 17.
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.
Universitatea din Bucuresti. Analele. Limbi si Literaturi Straine, no. 2, 2011, pp. 149-156
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Discusses how both authors challenge stereotypes and show that while Aboriginal culture is distinctive, it is not static or frozen in the past.
Entire volume on one pdf. To access article, scroll to p. 149.
Shows locations and gives contact information.
Sources: Ministère des Affaires autochtones et du développement du Nord canadien,Registre des Indiens, 31 décembre 2010.Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec,
Registres des bénéficiaires cris, inuits et naskapis de la Convention de la Baie-James et du Nord québécois et de la Convention du Nord-Est québécois, 1er avril 2011.
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 1, no. 2, 2011, pp. 171-181
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Discusses the legacy of the Indian Act and the challenges and opportunities for reconciliation with compensation & redress, relationship-building, and governance.
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.
Looks at the relationship between the City of Powell River and Sliammon First Nation with the signing of a protocol agreement on culture, heritage and economic development.
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 21, no. 1, Celebrating Tribal College Journals 20th Anniversary, Fall, 2009, pp. 50-51
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Presents a short story titled, Bad Medicine Whistle, by Dave Madden.
Reflects on a community-university research and program development project undertaken in response to health and education concerns of Aboriginal people in Canada.
Saskatchewan History, vol. 42, no. 1, Winter, 1989, pp. 1-10
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Discusses the amendments to the North-West Territories Act which created a Legislative Assembly for the Territories; describes the process of creating constituencies and details the events of the first election of Members of the Legislative Assembly.
Entire issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 1.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 8, August 2011, p. 1,11
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Describes the 2011 Back to Batoche Days Festival dedicated to Elders and Métis veterans.
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Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 7, July 2011, p. 13
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Comments on the renovation of the Elder's lodge and the finished Saskatchewan Pavilion, making a total of 20 buildings on the Back to Batoche Days festival site.
Article located by scrolling to page 13.