Contends that a long-term vision and standardization of the methodologies, determinants and indicators of food security are required to improve access and availability to food that is of acceptable quality.
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 182, no. 1, January 12, 2010, p. E46
Description
Discusses the need for programs to promote wellness and community development; and looks at young people returning to traditions, such as acknowledging their spirit names.
In-depth look at the process and strategy of claims made against the Federal government by the Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) and the Makivik Corporation for the killing of Inuit sled dogs between 1950 and 1970.
Presents generally positive assessment of programming and program delivery, with recommendations for increased funding to maintain and improve upon initial community capacity building.
Communique (American Pyschological Association. Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Carlota Ocampo
Description
Outlines several key elements researchers, educators, practitioners and policy-makers must consider to enhance the psychological well-being of First Nations peoples.
Our Home on Native Land: Native Awareness Days 2011
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Roland Chrisjohn
Description
Introduction and complete lecture given at 2011 STU Native Awareness Days in Fredericton, Brunswick.
Introduction video: duration: 16.27
Lecture audio: duration: 2:09:11.
Jim Carriere is a resident of Cumberland House and worked for Jim Brady when the latter was a field officer for the CCF government. Carriere discusses Jim Brady's strengths and weaknesses, Brady's life in Cumberland House, speculates about Brady's death and his links with the Communist Party. He also talks about returning World War II veterans and their impact on the communities.
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 7, no. 1, Fall, 2010, pp. 55-68
Description
Looks at how labour mobility is affected by job security, gender, age, education and Aboriginal identity for Métis, non-status, and First Nations people.
[One or more images have been omitted from this article due to copyright restrictions. These images are accessible in the print version of this journal.]
Proposes changes in policy, funding and structural frameworks for the Indigenous media sector to promote uptake of technologies and make it an integral part of the broadcasting structure in Australia.
Mr. Phelps was the Minister of Natural Resources in the Saskatchewan CCF government from 1944 to 1948. He speaks of attempts to replace welfare in the north with programs for fish and fur marketing.
Students used photographs to create a media narrative about their perspectives of the positive and negative influences of a healthy school environment.
American Indian Language Development Institute: Thirty Year Tradition of Speaking From Our Heart
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Akira Y. Yamamoto
Kimiko Y. Yamamoto
Description
Looks at language endangerment in the global setting, responses to the endangered situation, and issues in promoting language revitalization.
Chapter from American Indian Language Development Institute: Thirty Year Tradition of Speaking From Our Heart edited by Candace K. Galla, Stacey Oberly, G.L. Romero, Maxine Sam, Ofelia Zepeda.
Study guide for an Aboriginal adaption which places the play in the context of relations between the British Crown and the First Nations of Canada in the 17th century.
Recommends hiring more Aboriginal teachers, staff, as well as facilitators to build cross-cultural understanding through communication, consultation with Aboriginal parents and organizations.
Landscape as Narrative: Traveling the Sacred Geography of the Anishinaabeg
Narrative as Landscape: A Home Beyond Boundaries in Linda Hogan's Solar Storms
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Theresa S. Smith
Jill M. Fiore
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 22, no. 4, Winter, 2010, pp. [58]-80
Description
Discusses the importance of environment, location and sense of place in Native American literature.
Two sub-articles: Landscape as Narrative: Traveling the Sacred Geography of the Anishinaabeg and Narrative as Landscape: A Home Beyond Boundaries in Linda Hogan's Solar Storms.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p. 58.
English Thesis (M.A.)--University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, 2010.
Focuses on The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven and The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie.