BC Studies, no. 179, Ethnobotany in BC, Autumn, 2013, pp. 231-232
Description
Book review of Asserting Native Resilience edited by Zoltan Grossman and Alan Parker.
Entire book review section on one pdf. To access this review scroll to p. 231.
East Asia-Arctic Relations: Boundary, Security and International Politics ; paper no. 5
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
P. Whitney Lackenbauer
James Manicom
Description
Suggests the intersection of Asian and Canadian interests in the arctic are convergent and makes recommendations for Canada to safeguard its interests to enhance cooperation and sustainable development.
Center for Indigenous Peoples’ Cultures of Peru (CHIRAPAQ)
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 37, no. 4, The Future We Want: Indigenous Women of the World Unite, December 2013, p. [?]
Description
Indigenous women exchanged experiences on how the lack of consultation on mining, forestry, oil and natural gas extraction and hydroelectric projects have affected their communities.
American Antiquity, vol. 78, no. 1, January 2013, pp. 68-88
Description
Shows how changes to food production and collection was affected by uncertainty brought about by disease, colonial competition and loss of community members.
Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 23, no. 4, Special Issue: Exploring the Governance Landscape of Indigenous Peoples and Water in Canada, Spring, 2013, pp. 1-18
Description
Looks at Inuit uses and relationships with the river.
Discusses how ancestral law and traditional practices of the Diné are understood and applied by the Navajo Nation Council and other cultural and environmental organizations.
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 37, no. 2, The Seventh Generation: Spotlight on Indigenous Youth, June 2013, p. [?]
Description
Discusses Earth Guardians, the organization devoted to youth environmental activism, and their current work advocating for a statewide ban on fracking in Colorado. Highlights activist, Xiuihtezcatl Martinez.
Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 47, no. 1, Winter, 2013, pp. 91-121
Description
Looks at two examples of successful self-governance initiatives: the Pikangikum First Nation's Whitefeather Forest Initiative and the Haida's Turning Point Initiative in British Columbia.
Looks into the holistic view of life and development shared by Indigenous peoples worldwide.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 4.
Reports on implementation of recommendations in four areas: land; people; community economics, and territorial economics. Information will be used to develop a second Nunavut Economic Development Strategy for 2014-2024.
Discusses Indigenous Nations on the land using case studies from the Sámi in Finland and Murmansk Russia and two nomadic communities in the Republic of Sakha-Yakutia, Siberia, Russia.
File contains a presentation made by Ambrose Maurice on the topic of the lack of knowledge of early Aboriginal lifestyles. Also contained are comments and questions from the assembled Commissioners and those of the Commissioner-of-the-Day.
File contains an individual presentation by Chief Ignace Gull. Gull discusses the living conditions faced by Aboriginal people in the area which he describes as third or fourth world. Specifically he discusses water and sewer issues, fire protection, energy, social development, drug and alcohol abuse, and a lack of economic oppotunities and education. Gull also discusses trapping concerns, concerns with the justice system, problems with RCMP and Conservation Officers regarding game law enforcement, proposed hydro developments, and protection of burial sites.
File contains a presentation by Chief Simon Lucas, Hesquiat Tribe Access to Sea Resources. Lucas discusses the relationship of his people with the ocean and the resources therein, as well as how it forms part of their worldview. He critiques contemporary Western views of resource usage, and discusses the importance of sea resources. Following the presentation is a discussion between Lucas and Commissioners Erasmus, Robinson, and Keitlah regarding sea issues.
File contains a presentation by John Edsu of Fort McPherson. Edsu discusses his views on the trapping industry in the area and his view of its great importance to people of the north. Edsu protests southerners coming in as transient labour and taking jobs that he feels northerners are qualified to do. He also discusses rival claims over land by trappers and large multinational resource companies. He requests recognition from the federal Government of the importance of the trapping industry to his people, and criticizes the anti-fur movement as destructive and naive.
File contains a presentation by Lionel Whiteduck, Director, Health and Social Services, Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg Council. Whiteduck discusses his personal experiences with health delivery across the country, gives a brief historical background to health delivery in traditional society, discusses the need to integrate traditional ideas with modern technologies, discusses some of the social and health issues facing Aboriginal communities such as high suicide rates, the importance of self esteem, funding and juridisdicitonal concerns.
File contains a presentation by Meeka Kilabuk, Executive Director, Baffin Regional Council. She provides background information on the purpose of the Council and the large land base that the Council covers. Kilabuk states that the high cost of airfare is a deterrent when members of the Council, located great distances apart, attempt to meet. Kilabuk also relates a successful effort by the Baffin Regional Council to raise the quota on hunting Beluga whales from 5 to 35 and wonders why this number is always under review by the Canadian government, as the whales are essential for survival.
File contains a presentation made by Frank Morin for the Protectors of Mother Earth on environmental issues pertaining to Northern Saskatchewan communities and the lack of proper government representation. Also contained are comments and questions from the assembled Commissioners and those of the Commissioner-of-the-Day.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Robert Alexis
Description
File contains a presentation by Robert Alexis, Vice Chief for Trapping. Alexis is Vice Chief of Trapping for the Gwich'in people of Fort McPherson and discusses the problems and concerns of trappers in his presentation. The most important issue facing trappers he states is the switiching of traps from traditional leg holds to conibear traps. He contrasts trapping with office work and professes his love for the lifestyle of the trap line. He discusses how the conibear is a bad substitute for the traditional leg hold traps.
File contains a presentation by Simon Brascoupe of Apikan Ltd. Brascoupe discusses economic development, the role culture plays in it, and concludes with general economic strategy advice. Brascoupe emphasizes the interrelatedness of development and spirituality, the importance of traditional and local economies, and his belief that the future lies in education of people. Following Brascoupe's presentation Commissioners Dussault and Blakeney discuss some of the issues raised with him.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Mary John
Ernie John
Celina John
Scott McIntosh
Description
File contains presentations by Mary John Sr., Ernie John, Celina John and Scott McIntosh focusing on working with the Aboriginal youth of the Stoney Creek area in teaching traditions and folklore. The Society has also attempted to encourage economic development with trapping and ranching on the First Nations but has encountered roadblocks due to a lack of funding from the federal government. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.
File contains a presentation by Willie Seymore discussing the loss of resources Aboriginals used to survive pre-contact and believes that land claims must be expanded "so that our future generations will know what a salmon is."
File contains brief remarks by Lawrence Saddleback who briefly discusses issues not mentioned earlier in the proceedings of the day. Issues he mentions are hunting and trapping and revenue from natural resources. Following the presentation is a brief question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.
File contains a presentation by Chief Andrew Kirkness in English and Cree (translation provided in text). Kirkness discusses the historical relationship between Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal Canadians, land claims, intergovernmental affairs, the Constitution, the status of off reserve First Nations people, Education, nothern conditions, the Indian Act, economic issues, cultural issues, the importance of Elders to First Nations governance, and the situation of Aboriginal youth.
Documents sixteen case studies and highlights innovative tools and approaches developed to help local communities address critical challenges that affect their natural and cultural resources.
Provides evaluation of how forestry-related research involving Aboriginal peoples has responded to shift in Aboriginal research in Canada.
Chapter two from Voting, Governance, and Research Methodology edited by Jerry P. White, Julie Peters, Dan Beavon, and Peter Dinsdale, which is vol. 10 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series.
Originally presented at the Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2009.
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 37, no. 2, The Seventh Generation: Spotlight on Indigenous Youth, June 2013, p. [?]
Description
Describes effective grant-making strategies to support sustainable and culturally appropriate development projects, planned and implemented by and for Indigenous communities.