Teacher's guide to accompany documentary by Jeff Bear and Marianne Jones about the decision by Haida Elders to occupy the front lines in a logging blockade which took place in the winter of 1985-1986. Highlights the Haida's relationship with the land, and respect for Elders and their roles in Indigenous society.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 44, no. 1, Winter, 2020, pp. [86]-114
Description
An examination of the author's writings about the loss of land and access to food due to the encroachments of cattle ranchers and the impact it had on the Paiute people.
Centring First Nations Concepts of Wellbeing: Toward a GDP-Alternative Index in British Columbia
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Mark Podlasly
Suzanne von der Porten
Dara Kelly
Max Lindley-Peart
Description
Includes history of Gross Domestic Product as a measure of wellbeing, discussion of other methods including those developed by Indigenous peoples, and the rationale for creating different indices.
Overview of project, environmental study and Aboriginal treaty rights, and concerns voiced by the communities of Lac Des Mille Lacs, Lac La Croix, Seine River, Wabigoon and Nigigoosiminikaaning.
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.
Curriculum Sub-committee of the Shared Standards and Capacity Building Council
Saskatchewan Ministry of Education
Description
Lists specific expectations for Kindergarten to Grade 12 students in the subject areas of treaty relationships, spirit and intent of treaties, historical context, and treaty promises and provisions.