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Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Antoine Lonesinger
Alphonse Littlepoplar
Indian History Film Project
Description
Interview includes two stories: the first about a boy who saves a boy and wins a wife in the process; a second about a boy who upon returning to his band with a wife becomes chief.
Chasing Paper: Forms over Function in First Nation Administration
Alternate Title
Research Report (Northern Policy Institute) ; no. 47
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Caitlin McAuliffe
Description
Discusses the reporting relationship between federal funders and First Nations governments using the Nipissing First Nations as a case study. Looks at discrepancies and challenges faced by communities and funders' accountability and transparency, as well as best practices in data governance, partnerships, and data collection models.
The Cherokee Struggle for Lovely's Purchase
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Brad Agnew
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 2, no. 4, Winter, 1975-1976, pp. 347-361
Description
An examination of the negotiations to remove the Western Cherokee from their homeland in Arkansas through the 1828 Treaty of Washington to the area known as Lovely's Purchase. Lovely's Purchase was named after William Lovely who secured the land from the Osages for the Cherokee people to use as a hunting ground.
Clean Water for First Nations: Is the Government Spending Enough?
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jill Giswold
Description
Report provides updated estimate of costs associated with providing public water and wastewater systems using data and expenditure recommendations from the 2011 National Assessment of First Nations Water and Wastewater Systems; period of analysis covered is 2016-2017 to 2025-2026.
COVID-19 and Drinking Water Security in Rural, Remote and Indigenous Communities: the Role of Collaboration among Diverse Actors in Responding to a Global Pandemic
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sondra Eger
Sarah Minnes
Amy Hudson
Kelly Vodden
Kathleen Parewick ...[et al]
Journal of Rural and Community Development, vol. 16, no. 4, COVID-19 and Rural Canada: Rural Impacts and Resilience , 2021, pp. [112]-140
Description
Uses a collaborative analysis of Newfoundland Indigenous experiences to examine the impact of the COVID pandemic on their access to drinking water.
The Demography of the Native Population of an Alaskan City
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Frederick A. Milan
Stella Pawson
Arctic, vol. 28, no. 4, December 1975, pp. 275-283
Description
Provides statistics on Alaskan Eskimos and Athapascans who have moved into Fairbanks.
Final Report: Cost Analysis of Current Housing Gaps and Future Housing Needs in First Nations
E-Books
Author/Creator
Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy
Description
Includes 10 case studies.
First Nations Population Health & Wellness Agenda
E-Books
Author/Creator
Office of the Provincial Health Officer British Columbia
First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
Description
Related material: Summary of Findings.
First Nations Reserves and Métis Settlements [Map]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Government of Alberta
Description
Province of Alberta.
FNLED: Quebec First Nations Labour and Employment Development Survey = EDMEPN: Enquête sur le développement de la main-d’œuvre et de l’emploi chez les Premières Nations
Alternate Title
Booklet 1: Sociodemographic Profile and Life Course
Booklet 2: Culture, Identity, Language and Wellness
Booklet 4: Education, Skills and Aspirations
Booklet 5: Occupation and Employment
Booklet 6: Income and Needs Satisfaction
Booklet 7: Methodology
Highlights
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Mathieu-Olivier Côté]
[Jasmine Sawadogo]
[Nicolas Couet]
Improving on Nature: The Legend Lake Development, Menominee Resistance, and the Ecological Dynamics of Settler Colonialism
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michael Dockry
Kyle Whyte
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 45, no. 2, Spring, 2021, pp. [95]-120
Description
A discussion of the attempted sale of lands from the terminated Menominee reservation to the large- scale recreational vacation property development and resistance by the Determination of Rights and Unity for Menominee Stockholders or DRUMS to stop the sale and restore tribal status. The U.S. government's withdrawal of tribal status and federal support had created economic issues for the group and the sale of land was looked upon as a means to rectify that issue.
In and Against the Image of Our Ancestors: Language, Leadership, and Sovereignty in the 2014 Navajo Nation Presidential Election Controversy
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
J Jeffery Clark
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 45, no. 1, Winter, 2021, pp. [1]-32
Description
Focuses on the Supreme Court of the Navajo Nation's decision to remove a candidate from the ballot because of lack of language fluency. Argues that while Diné sovereignty regarding identity is necessary to secure a vision of the future, this same sovereignty can be used to exclude people and contribute to settler colonial goals of erasure of Indigenous people and culture.
Indian Record (Vol. XX, No. 5, May 1957)
Documents & Presentations
Description
"National publication for the Indians of Canada". Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record.
Articles reflect the attitudes and polices of the time.
Indigenous Housing Management: A Comparative Evaluation of On Reserve and Off Nation Housing Programs
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Joanne Nellas
Description
"This report presents key findings from a four-month study exploring the gap between on reserve and off nation Indigenous housing through the lens of two core funding streams, Section 95 (serving First Nations on reserves) and the Urban Native Housing Program (serving urban Indigenous populations)."
Interview with Five Elders of the Sarcee Reserve
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Dick Starlight
Jimmy Dodging Horse
Francis Crow Chief
William Little Bear
George Heavy Fire
Johnny Smith
Indian History Film Project
Description
Five elders of the Sarcee Reserve (ages 48-63) discuss their understanding of Treaty #7.
John Buffalo Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
John Buffalo
Richard Lightning
Indian History Film Project
Description
Talks about the taking of Treaty #6 and his understanding of the terms of the agreement as well as changes in lifestyle after treaty.
John Gladue Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
John Gladue
Johnny Cardinal
Indian History Film Project
Description
Recounts what he has been told of the sale of Alexander Reserve land; and tells about building a road through the reserve.
The Laughing People: A Tribute to My Innu Friends
Alternate Title
Le peuple rieur: Hommage à mes amis Innus
E-Books
Author/Creator
Serge Bouchard
Nikaneet Band Plans Major Developments
Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 5, no. 18, October 30, 1975, p. 3
Description
Describes planned projects and includes a brief reference to Treaty 4.
Ontario First Nations On-Reserve Housing and Related Infrastructure Needs: Technical Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC)
Description
Reports on housing capacity, subsidy and ownership, and age, condition, replacement needs and costs, and water and waste system capacity and condition.
Ontario region results from the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) On-Reserve Housing and Related Infrastructure questionnaire. Most respondents were the Housing/Band Managers.
PA Friendship Centre Basketball Team
Images » Photographs
Description
File contains 2 negatives from the Prince Albert Friendship Centre Basketball Team, January 12, 1975. Images show team portraits.
The Pequot War Reexamined
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Anna R. Monguia
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 1, no. 3, 1975, pp. 13-21
Description
Using anthropological and colonial sources presents an alternative way of thinking about the tribe's motivations and activities in the conflict with New England colonists.
The Poncas: a People in the Process of Becoming
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Charles E. Heerman
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 14, no. 3, May 1975, pp. [27-31]
Description
Discussion and history of the Poncas people including housing, health and employment, community development and education.
Portage La Loche: Band Without A Home
Articles » General
Author/Creator
William Remphrey
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 5, no. 7, April 15, 1975, p. 4
Description
People of La Loche Landing find reserve land unsuitable lacking natural amenities as well as infrastructure such as schools.
Real Indians: Policing or Protecting Authentic Indigenous Identity?
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dwanna L. McKay
Sociology of Race and Ethnicity, vol. 7, no. 1, 2021, pp. 12-25
Description
Examines the challenges for authenticity of Indigenous identity claims in the United States.
Saddle Lake Interviews
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Richard Lightning
Indian History Film Project
Description
Nine elders in discussion at Saddle Lake Reserve. They talk about aspects of life before contact with whites, Treaty #6, the history of amalgamations and land sales, and a traditional story of a boy raised by buffalo.
Social and Economic Well-Being: A First Nations Gender-Balanced Analysis
Alternate Title
FNIGC Research Series
Author/Creator
First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC)
Telling Our Twisted Histories
Web Sites » Organizations
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
Kaniehti:io Horn
Terre Innue
Description
Website contains links to a series of 12 podcasts which explore the impact of words such as reconciliation, indian time, school, reserve, and savage. Host Kaniehti:io Horn engages in conversations with more than 70 people from 15 First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities.
Termination by Decentralization? Native American Responses to Federal Regional Councils, 1969-1983
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Thomas A. Britten
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 45, no. 2, Spring, 2021, pp. [121]-151
Description
An examination of opposition to the Nixon administration's creation of councils as a means to decentralize government support. Most tribal governments and national organizations resisted the use of these councils because they were implemented without consultation, the possibility that states would have control over decision-making and fears about termination of tribal status.
Territory, Territoriality, and Cultural Change in an Indigenous Society: Old Crow, Yukon Territory
Theses
Author/Creator
Robert James McSkimming
Description
Geography Thesis (M.A.)--University of British Columbia, 1975.
Thunderchild Report
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Winston Weekusk
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 5, no. 1, January 31, 1975, pp. 3-4
Description
Thunderchild Band begins a school from donations without the support of the Department of Indian Affairs.
Tsilhqot’in in the Time of COVID: Strengthening Tsilhqot’in Ways to Protect Our People
Alternate Title
Dada Nentsen Gha Yatastig = I am Going to Tell You about a Very Bad Disease
E-Books
Author/Creator
Emma Feltes
Jocelyn Stacey
Crystal Verhaeghe
War, Wampum, and Recognition: Algonquin Transborder Political Activism during the Early Twentieth Century, 1919-1931
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dennis Leo Fisher
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 45, no. 1, Winter, 2021, pp. [56]-79
Description
Discusses the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg's push for recognition of their traditional lands and treaty rights following the First World War in Eastern Canada through collaborations with Chief Richard and the Tuscaroras of New York.