Emerging Infectious Diseases, vol. 7, no. 7, Supplement: International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases 2000, June 2001, pp. 554-555
Description
Conference panel focused on infectious diseases common to the Native Americans and Alaskans, Australian Aboriginal peoples, and the Maori of New Zealand.
Argues that identity is a "bogus" construct which diverts attention from more important issues.
Interdisciplinary Studies Honours Thesis (B.A.)--St. Thomas University, 2003.
Canadian Journal of Urban Research, vol. 12, no. 1, Summer, 2003, pp. 99-118
Description
The author argues for engagement with Indigenous communities in developing housing policy that can properly address the needs of their growing urban populations.
Inquiry Report for the Canupawakpa Dakota First Nation - Turtle Mountain Surrender Claim (French Version)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Claims Commission
Description
Historical background and submissions to Indian Claims Commission (ICC) on whether a 1909 surrender vote was improperly conducted and therefore invalid. ICC concluded a valid surrender occurred; but recommended consideration be given to existence of burial grounds. (French language version)
Commissioners include: Roger J. Austine, Daniel J. Bellegarde, and Sheila G. Purdy.
[These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 27, no. 1, January/February 2003, p. 33
Description
Briefly reports on the efforts of Nesman Bara who along with three others has been responsible for a considerable improvement in the community's hygiene.
Argues that different historical perspectives between Native and non-Native cultures impact on writings about Native populations and suggests methodology of community input into writing local histories.
Journal of Palliative Medicine, vol. 6, no. 3, June 2003, pp. 501-510
Description
Studies a multi-disciplinary program that blends cultural practices with contemporary palliative care medicine to allow Alaska Natives and others living in remote communities to be cared for at home through the end of life.
Research Report (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Research Report. External Research Program
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Peter C. Dawson
Research Report (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Description
Analysis of types of activities and how they are distributed within dwellings. Concludes that the trend toward greater number of small rooms taking place in Euro-Canadian homes is not compatible with Inuit families' patterns of interaction.
Canadian Journal of Law and Society, vol. 16, no. 1, 2001, pp. [113]-145
Description
Discusses First Nations citizenship and nationhood by looking at the Indian Act and First Nations band membership as well as First Nations concept of nationhood and citizenship and colonial influences.
Examines the initial three months of operation of this collaborative body for community enhancement. Report forms part of the Bridges and Foundations Project on Urban Aboriginal Housing.
Series of images of road signs and buildings on the Onion Lake First Nation. The signs are a map of the First Nation and a tribute to Seekaskootch, "Guardian of the People." Also shown is the Onion Lake Homemakers building with an Aboriginal woman standing on the front steps, and an exterior view of Walter's Pool Hall.
Discusses a proposed amendment to the Indian Act that seems to be at odds with Canada's commitment to the inherent right to self-government of First Nations Peoples. The author gives seven measures that may bring the legislation in line with Canada's commitments.
Contains links to: helpdesk, youth program, services, resources for educators, students, administrators and resources in the areas of First Nations History and Politics, First Nations Languages, Native Studies, etc.
Looks at the city of Winnipeg's policy frame work for engagement with the Aboriginal community in the areas of employment, economic development, safety, quality of life, out reach and education.